Our top 9 picks — ranked by ingredient quality, nutritional balance, and verified recall history.
Darwin’s Natural Selections raw cat food range is made up of three recipes which all receive the Cat Food Advisor’s highest rating 5 stars. This food is formulated to mimic a cat’s natural diet, consisting of raw meat, organs, and bones. It contains no fillers or anti-biotics and is grain-free.
Open Farm Freeze-Dried Raw r ange is made of four recipes which all receive the Cat Food Advisor’s highest rating 5 stars. This range lists quality animal meat as the first ingredient. The protein content is high and carbohydrates very low and vitamins have been added to provide a well balanced diet.
Dr Marty Nature’s Feast is made of three recipes which all receive the Cat Food Advisor’s highest rating 5 stars. This range of food is formulated by Dr Marty Pets, a company founded by Dr Marty Goldstein a leading veterinarian with more than 45 years’ experience. It offers multiple sources of good quality meat and fish protein and is free from artificial preservatives and fillers. Being freeze-dried means the nutrients are better preserved and it offers a well balanced and nutritious diet for adult and senior cats.
Purpose Freeze-Dried Raw range is made of four recipes which all receive the Cat Food Advisor’s highest 5 stars. Made from limited ingredients, this cat food offers a very natural diet for your cat and is free from grain, corn, artificial preservatives.
Nulo Freestyle Freeze-Dried Raw range is made of just two recipes which both receive the Cat Food Advisor’s highest 5 stars. This particular food gives cat parents a convenient way to feed their cat a raw diet without the need for refrigeration or freezing and can be rehydrated with water or fed as a dry treat. It typically contains a high amount of animal-based protein and is free from grains, soy, corn, wheat, and artificial preservatives.
Instinct Raw Longevity range is made of eight recipes which all receive the Cat Food Advisor’s highest rating 5 stars. This range of freeze-dried raw cat food contains high quality, animal based protein and has added vitamins to provide a well balanced and nutritious meal. It also contains prebiotics and probiotics for digestive health and is free of artificial flavors, artificial colors, and preservatives.
Vital Essentials Mini Patties range is made of six recipes which both receive the Cat Food Advisor’s second-highest rating 4.5 stars. Cats are carnivores who need lots of real meat and fish to keep them healthy. The freeze-dried process helps maintain the natural flavors and nutrients of the raw ingredients.
Stella & Chewy’s Dinner Morsels range is made of six recipes which both receive the Cat Food Advisor’s second-highest rating 4.5 stars. This freeze-dried raw cat food is designed to provide a convenient way to feed a raw diet to cats. The food is made with real meat, including muscle meat, organs, and bones and is then freeze-dried to preserve the nutritional value and flavors of the ingredients. The freeze-drying process removes moisture while retaining the essential nutrients, making it a lightweight and shelf-stable option.
Primal Pet Foods Raw Frozen Pronto i s made up of five recipes which all receive the Cat Food Advisor’s highest rating: 5 stars. This range provides cats with an excellent source of high-quality protein and nutrients and is made with natural, organic ingredients, free from grains, carrageenan, artificial colors, flavors or preservatives.
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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