Our top 8 picks — ranked by ingredient quality, nutritional balance, and verified recall history.
Almo Nature HQS Classic Complete cat food receives the Cat Food Advisor’s highest rating: 5 stars . This range consists of 15 recipes that are exceptionally high in protein and designed to promote strong bones and toned muscles in cats.
Wellness CORE Tiny Tasters wet cat food receives the Cat Food Advisor’s second highest rating: 4 stars. This range consists of 12 recipes that are high in protein and contains essential fatty acids to help maintain your cat’s healthy coat.
Hound & Gatos wet cat food receives the Cat Food Advisor’s highest rating: 5 stars. This range consists of 14 recipes that are high in protein and are formulated with a good level of animal protein to mimic an ancestral diet.
Farmina N&D Prime dry cat food receives the Cat Food Advisor’s second highest rating: 4.5 stars. This range consists of five recipes which cater mainly for adult cats. However, a kitten recipe is also available. All the foods include high quality meat protein sources.
Essence Pet Foods Original dry cat food range receives the Cat Food Advisor’s second highest rating: 4.5 stars. This product line consists of three recipes which all list good quality animal meat as the first two ingredients. Protein levels are high. However, be aware that some plant-based proteins are used.
Reveal Broth Cans wet cat food receives the Cat Food Advisor’s highest rating: 5 stars. This range consists of 18 recipes which are free from grains, fillers, and additives and every recipe includes a premium source of animal protein as the first ingredient.
Orijen dry cat food receives the Cat Food Advisor’s highest rating: 5 stars. This range consists of eight recipes that contain very high protein from quality meat, two thirds of those being fresh.
Instinct freeze-dried raw cat food receives the Cat Food Advisor’s highest rating: 5 stars. This range consists of eight recipes that are made with real meat and a selection of vegetables and fruits to provide key nutrients to your cat.
How we ranked these: Every food on this page is scored using our transparent methodology — 40% ingredient quality, 30% independent third-party rating, 20% recall history, 10% manufacturing transparency. No partner gets favorable placement; commissions don't influence the rankings.
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