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Weruva Kitten (Wet)
Weruva Kitten Tuna & Salmon Formula in a Hydrating Puree received the Cat Food Advisor’s highest rating: 5 stars.
It is one of five recipes in aproduct range made by Waruva Inc. which was founded in 2006 by David and Stacie Forman and is still family-owned today.
This recipe derives the bulk of its protein from tuna and salmon. Dry matter label analysis reveals a wet recipe containing 84.6% protein, 11.5% fat and 0% carbohydrates . . . with a fat-to-protein ratio of 14%.
Formulated to provide kittens with the nutrients they need to grow, this easily digestible food is made with real, human-grade fish. It is high in protein and free of grain, gluten and carrageenan.
Read our review of the full Weruva Kitten (Wet) range hereThings we like
- High in protein
- Easy to digest for kittens
- Human-grade
Main Ingredients Fish broth, tuna, salmon, sunflower oil, natural flavor Texture Wet Type Pate Protein Percentage 84.6% AAFCO Standards Growth Best For Kittens Sample buyer review...
"My cat, a new mother, finds she produces milk more easily and more abundantly for her six kittens after eating this food. It looks (and must taste) out of this world. Sometimes she eats it a few times a day; often she eats it many times a day. The kittens have full tummies, get enough sleep, are active when awake. And how they do grow! "
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Smalls (Fresh)
Smalls Fresh Smooth Bird & Fish Dish recipe received the Cat Food Advisor’s highest rating:5 stars.
It is one of nine recipes in aproduct range made by Smalls which was founded in 2017 by friends Matt Michaelson and Calvin Bohn. The pair started to make the food from Michaelson’s kitchen in NYC’s East Village. It is now produced with a co-manufacturer in a human-grade commercial facility near Chicago.
Smalls Fresh Smooth Bird & Fish Dish recipe derives the bulk of its protein from chicken. Dry matter label analysis reveals a wet recipe containing 55.6% protein, 33.3% fat and 3.1% carbohydrates . . . with a fat-to-protein ratio of 60%.
This food is developed in partnership with veterinarians and is high in protein. It does not contain fillers or preservatives.
Read our review of the full Smalls (Fresh) range hereThings we like
- High protein
- Preservative free
- Ideal for picky eaters
Main Ingredients Chicken, chicken liver, salmon, water sufficient for processing, green beans Texture Wet Type Fresh Protein Percentage 55.6% AAFCO Standards All life stages Best For All cats 35% off your first order
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Sample buyer review...
"I finally tried Smalls and he LOVED it from the first meal. He is now not vomiting, is back to bouncing off the walls, and is getting back to a slimmer figure."
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The Honest Kitchen (Dry)
The Honest Kitchen Dehydrated Grain Free Chicken & Fish recipe received the Cat Food Advisor’s second highest rating: 4.5 stars.
It is one of three recipes in this product range made by The Honest Kitchen which was founded in 2002 by Lucy Postins in San Diego and is still based there today. The Honest Kitchen is a premium brand of pet food that focuses on high-quality nutrition as the ultimate recipe for health and wellness.
This recipe derives the bulk of its protein from chicken. Dry matter label analysis reveals a wet recipe containing 38% protein, 17.4% fat and 36.6% carbohydrates . . . with a fat-to-protein ratio of 46%.
Prepared using human-grade muscle meat and liver, this food is made from low-glycemic carbs and includes beneficial fats and live probiotics.
Read our review of the full The Honest Kitchen (Dry) range hereThings we like
- Human grade ingredients
- High in protein
- No artificial preservatives, feed grade by-products, fillers, GMO ingredients, corn, wheat or soy
Main Ingredients Chicken, peas, lentils, eggs, white fish Texture Dry Type Kibble Protein Percentage 38% AAFCO Standards All life stages Best For All cats EXCLUSIVE: New customer offer
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Sample buyer review...
"The first time I put Honest Kitchen down she ate with abandon - as if it was the first food she'd ever tasted!! She's never looked back. She's now vibrantly youthful, mobile and healthy, her coat is sleek and shiny, she incessantly purrs, grooms, nestles with me, and all the other awesome things beloved cats do. "
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Open Farm Goodbowl (Dry)
Open Farm Goodbowl Harvest Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe received the Cat Food Advisor’s second highest rating: 4.5 stars.
It is one of two recipes in this product range made by Open Farm, founded by Jacqueline Prehogan in 2014. The cat food arm of the operation has its headquarters in Canada, and the products are developed and formulated there too.
This recipe derives the bulk of its protein from chicken. Dry matter label analysis reveals a wet recipe containing 35.6% protein, 13.3% fat and 43.1% carbohydrates . . . with a fat-to-protein ratio of 38%.
Made from humanely-raised animal meat, this food provides high levels of quality protein and is rich in wholesome grains such as brown rice.
Read our review of the full Open Farm Goodbowl (Dry) range hereThings we like
- First ingredient is animal meat
- Relatively low in fat
- Added vitamins and minerals
Main Ingredients Chicken, chicken meal,peas, barley, menhaden fish meal Texture Dry Type Kibble Protein Percentage 35.6% AAFCO Standards Maintenance Best For Adult and senior cats EXCLUSIVE: New customer offer
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Sample buyer review...
"Open Farm is great quality and my cats love it. I love that they have something that is a little less expensive, although still pricey, than their raw kibble mix, but still retain the best ingredients."
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pawTree Dry Cat Food
pawTree Real Turkey & Oatmeal Recipe received the Cat Food Advisor’s second highest rating: 4 stars.
It is one of five recipes in this product range made by pawTree, a company based in Southlake, Texas. The foods are all made in the U.S. and distributed by pawTree.
This recipe derives the bulk of its protein from turkey. Dry matter label analysis reveals a wet recipe containing 38.6% protein, 20.5% fat and 32.9% carbohydrates . . . with a fat-to-protein ratio of 53%.
The first ingredient is animal meat and is it includes dried egg product, a supplementary source of protein to help support nursing cats.
Read our review of the full pawTree Dry Cat Food range hereThings we like
- High in protein
- Contains animal meat
- Added vitamins and minerals
Main Ingredients Turkey, chicken meal, oatmeal, turkey meal, brown rice Texture Dry Type Kibble Protein Percentage 38.6% AAFCO Standards Growth & Maintenance Best For Adult cats & kittens Save money on pawTree cat food
Sample buyer review...
"I had a really great experience. The food is amazing and my cat has an amazing coat because of it."
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Wellness CORE Tiny Tasters (Wet)
Wellness CORE Tiny Tasters Kitten Chicken Pate recipe received the Cat Food Advisor’s second highest: 4 stars.
It is one of 12 recipes in this product range made by Wellness Pet Company, which is based just outside Boston, in Tewksbury, Massachusetts. It maintains the Farm Fresh Kitchen manufacturing facility in Minnesota and a manufacturing plant in Indiana.
This recipe derives the bulk of its protein from chicken. Dry matter label analysis reveals a wet recipe containing 47.5% protein, 35% fat and 9.5% carbohydrates . . . with a fat-to-protein ratio of 74%.
Made from natural ingredients and high in protein, this food also contains essential fatty acids which provide a concentrated source of energy needed for milk production.
Read our review of the full Wellness CORE Tiny Tasters (Wet) range hereThings we like
- Low carbohydrate content
- High moisture content
- Free from artificial additives
Main Ingredients Chicken, chicken broth, water sufficient for processing, tuna, duck Texture Wet Type Pate Protein Percentage 47.5% AAFCO Standards Growth Best For Kittens Sample buyer review...
"I love having a little variety for my little Jack (9 months old). Perfect portion size and he gobbles it up everyday. I try to give him the best quality food I can and he is happy and healthy! "
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Laura studied BSc (Hons) Animal Science with an accreditation in Nutrition at the University of Nottingham, before working for eight years in the pet food and nutrition industry.
