The Top 7 Best Dry Cat Foods of 2022 (We Tested Them All)

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  • After hours of research and testing, we've chosen the following 7 recipes and brands as the best dry cat foods you can buy in 2022.
    Explore our cat food brand reviews and read full lab reports: cats.com/cat-food-reviews
    Read our complete guide to the best dry cat food on the market: cats.com/best-dry-cat-food
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    Video Navigation and Product Links:
    0:00 Introduction
    0:14 How We Chose the Top Foods
    1:18 Dr. Elsey's cleanprotein Chicken Formula Grain-Free Dry Cat Food
    Buy on Chewy: cats.com/link/?href=https%3A%...
    Buy on Amazon: cats.com/link/?href=https%3A%...
    2:53 Best Budget: Kirkland Signature Maintenance Cat Chicken & Rice Formula Dry Cat Food
    Buy on Costco: www.costco.com/kirkland-signa...
    Buy on Amazon: cats.com/link/?href=https%3A%...
    4:16 Best Air-Dried: Ziwi Peak Mackerel & Lamb Dry Cat Food
    Buy on Chewy: cats.com/link/?href=https%3A%...
    Buy on Amazon: cats.com/link/?href=https%3A%...
    6:07 Best for Weight Loss: Tiki Cat Born Carnivore Deboned Chicken & Egg Recipe
    7:23 Best Ethically-Sourced: Open Farm Wild-Caught Salmon Recipe
    Get 5% off your first subscription order: cats.com/link/?href=https%3A%...
    8:42 Best for Kittens: Instinct by Nature's Variety Original Grain-Free Recipe with Real Chicken for Kittens
    Buy on Chewy: cats.com/link/?href=https%3A%...
    Buy on Amazon: cats.com/link/?href=https%3A%...
    9:53 Best for Transitioning to Wet Cat Food: Stella & Chewy's Chick Chick Chicken Freeze-Dried Raw Cat Food
    Buy on Chewy: cats.com/link/?href=https%3A%...
    Buy on Amazon: cats.com/link/?href=https%3A%...
    12:24 Conclusion
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  • @sunriseskies3883
    @sunriseskies3883 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This is EXACTLY what I have been looking for!!!! Glad this isn’t sponsored!! Thank you for this information!!

  • @dannylaw7367
    @dannylaw7367 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    So nice to see someone taking the time to help us cat owners that actually tests the things that ALL the corporations lie about. It's just horrible what monopolies have done where we now pay less for actual beef or steak that they price out cat food for. thanks for the help here.

  • @Floridameerkat93
    @Floridameerkat93 2 ปีที่แล้ว +154

    I wish the Dr Elsey's food wasn't so expensive. A 6lb bag for $40 is outrageous.

    • @Dumbluck14
      @Dumbluck14 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yeah it has really gone up. I might have to switch also

    • @jc.1191
      @jc.1191 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@Dumbluck14 Perhaps mix it with another product. I do that with my cat and she seems to like it.

    • @lotsaluvnikki
      @lotsaluvnikki 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      That's not bad at alk. I'm looking at getting ziwi air dried and its 80cad for 2lbs.. but it's quality. You pay for what you get

    • @jc.1191
      @jc.1191 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@lotsaluvnikki Bad is certainly relative to budget.

    • @charlistevens-prevete4447
      @charlistevens-prevete4447 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The food I am feeding my can now is $20-30 for a 2lb bag

  • @Squishyorangutan
    @Squishyorangutan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    These videos have been so incredibly helpful! Thank you so much for doing all this research and helping me be informed quickly. Been learning a lot from your channel today :)

  • @Ry_ooK
    @Ry_ooK 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    You are so helpful!! Thank you for taking your time and money to do all this research.💓💗💓

  • @dmm29
    @dmm29 2 ปีที่แล้ว +293

    I have my mostly indoor cats, but I also feed (& TNR) homeless cats. I feed them all Purina One various formulas for variety of proteins. Wet and dry. They all thrive on Purina and I can get some at Walmart and some at Petco. They do not get treats which I think are unnecessary and more expense. My only income is my social security so cost is a factor. The cats all get plenty of catnip also and they love it. I am doing the best I can.

    • @mz1be
      @mz1be 2 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      Thanks for feeding them! I also TNR’ed and feed about 11 cats in my neighborhood. They get mostly dry food but I try to give them wet at least a few times a week.

    • @lynnegordon6749
      @lynnegordon6749 2 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      Love and the best you can afford. That's what cats need. It's wonderful of you to look after homeless cats. Mine doesn't get designer food either.

    • @markharrisllb
      @markharrisllb 2 ปีที่แล้ว +75

      Why is it those who have the least give the most?

    • @judithsmith9582
      @judithsmith9582 2 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      I fed my precious cat (born in my lap!) Purina One products and he contracted diabetes that I treated with insulin for over a year (very expensive). I asked the vet if his food was the problem and they said "No." Ultimately he died, something that devastates me to this day because after the fact research indicates that his diet WAS what gave him this disease since Purina products are made with CORN as their first ingredient and as obligate carnivores corn has NO PLACE in any cat's dietary needs, metabolizes to sugar and is the primary villain in killing cats specially (and dogs peripherally) because of overweight and diabetes.
      DO NOT FEED CATS ANY FOOD (dry or wet) THAT HAS CORN AS IT'S FIRST INGREDIENT!!!! No matter how much you pride yourself on "taking care" of these animals you are only contributing to their poor health by feeding them that kind of food.
      Insure ALL these animals are spayed and neutered to stop the problem of unwanted animals at the source. Sure, this may sound expensive but its a lot cheaper to get the surgery than feeding the progeny forever.

    • @Its_me--Boo_Radley
      @Its_me--Boo_Radley 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Donna Mamey, you are an angel!

  • @SkylerOakley
    @SkylerOakley 2 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    i have watched basically all of your reviews. thank you so much for all the hard work, time, and money spent on these!! if i had a suggestion, there’s a few cat backpacks out there that i have my eyes on. excited to see what you review next :)

    • @AllAboutCatsYT
      @AllAboutCatsYT  2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      I have a bunch of backpacks in the living room ready for review! Stay tuned. :)

    • @davestelling
      @davestelling 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great question!

  • @silverthompson8313
    @silverthompson8313 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Your website has been my “holy Bible” for foods!

  • @BeST_70
    @BeST_70 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm glad to see this updated review based on lab results. I've fed both of my cats wet food from the time I got them but it's getting very expensive. I want to introduce kibble for one or two "snacks" with their wet/freeze dried raw as their main meals. Thank you!

    • @CinCee-
      @CinCee- ปีที่แล้ว +2

      keep them off the kibble. I wish my cat would eat wet food.

  • @kyrachan4
    @kyrachan4 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you for doing this for us!

  • @marnym1004
    @marnym1004 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    WOW. Your information is wonderful! My cat became allergic to her dry food, I took it away, tried freeze dried, but she wouldn't eat it. It was a really difficult thing to do....but, this information has given me some hope that I can find a pretty healthy dry food. So happy I found you. You are a treasure!

    • @AllAboutCatsYT
      @AllAboutCatsYT  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I hope you are able to find a great replacement food!

    • @judithsmith9582
      @judithsmith9582 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      My cats like Orijen

  • @relaxmycat
    @relaxmycat 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thanks so much for this video - it is SO useful!

  • @PinkFlowers365
    @PinkFlowers365 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    seriously ty for all your hard work!

  • @amysnelgrove
    @amysnelgrove ปีที่แล้ว +29

    I would love to see another budget roundup for food! Thank you for these reviews!

    • @AllAboutCatsYT
      @AllAboutCatsYT  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Thanks, Amy. I think that's a good idea.

    • @justachipn3039
      @justachipn3039 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AllAboutCatsYT 👍👍

    • @nicolesamazingvacations5064
      @nicolesamazingvacations5064 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I feed my cat Nutro chicken and rice recipe. It’s a grain free food, has digestive enzymes and a few other nutrients in it and the price is right! You can find it in petsmart, pet supermarket and petco. I believe it is also on chewy.

    • @dystoniaify
      @dystoniaify ปีที่แล้ว

      Do you have any other low carb dry food recommendations for an active, 2 year old, indoor cat who doesn't need to loose weight? Unfortunately, I'm disabled, in poverty and can only feed her one cab a day. I do add rehydrated, freeze dry toppers, and she drinks plenty of water. I'm single, in an apartment and don't have a Costco membership.

  • @brianpetersen3429
    @brianpetersen3429 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very helpful information.

  • @joniangelsrreal6262
    @joniangelsrreal6262 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing 👏👏 Thorough information
    Thank you

  • @hermeshemp6271
    @hermeshemp6271 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the review.

  • @saniachoudhury8375
    @saniachoudhury8375 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you so much Malory for the detailed explanation of each dry cat food brand. I have gained an extensive amount of knowledge about cat nutrition by watching all your videos. As a first time cat parent it's been overwhelming to choose the right food brand. I have tried Purina One, IAMS, Instinct, Hill's diet dry food. My cat loved his Purina and IAMS. I am slowly trying to transfer him to Instinct for better quality food. However, I couldn't find any reliable review about IAMS chicken flavored dry food (orange packet). Will really appreciate if you can do a review on that one. My cat didn't like the too healthy Hill's diet dry food given by his vet nor the wet food from Instinct. I am really trying to feed him healthier food without breaking my bank but I guess he likes the unhealthy stuff like we all do.

  • @JanieDuVall
    @JanieDuVall 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much for all of your research.

  • @zanily7145
    @zanily7145 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Appreciate all that you do

  • @RyansFakeName
    @RyansFakeName 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I thought did well giving a moderated take on the information. It's clear you know (as do I) that wet food is best, but you gave a great review regardless. Thanks!

  • @ric.e214
    @ric.e214 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent video as always, I'm a new channel addict. Mallory I wanted to ask you, since your cats are experienced with a variety of cat foods and you are personally experienced with the different brands and types of cat foods, what is your cats staple food and feeding routine? I've seen your recommendations but wanted to get a personal idea on it. Thank you!

  • @carolinadelaossa7383
    @carolinadelaossa7383 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi there! Great video! Unfortunately most of those brands aren't available in my country. Can you please do a review of nutrisource? maybe the one for senior cats

  • @sega1414
    @sega1414 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I appreciate your videos they are definitely helpful. What do you think about the cat food brands Hills, Merrick, Weruva, and Pure Bites

  • @markkimmerling4251
    @markkimmerling4251 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Liked and shared to my Facebook!

  • @cyffin
    @cyffin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Mallory, i have to say i cherish your content, as im getting a kitten of my own and want to be prepared to the fullest. My family (with our previous cats) have used Crave wet/dry cat food and not to judge their take on the affects on the cats (w/ fur, teeth, overall health, ect) I would adore to see you review it, im relatively new to the channel, and i have skimmed through a bit to see if you had done a previous video on this brand, but i havent seen it. Take this as only a request, and if you have done a video on it then i'd love to get the link ^^ Thanks again for the informational & overall lovely content

    • @AllAboutCatsYT
      @AllAboutCatsYT  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi there! Thank you for the kind comment. We haven't reviewed Crave on the channel, but I did write up a review on the All About Cats website. allaboutcats.com/crave-cat-food-review

  • @saramarie7984
    @saramarie7984 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video! We feed our cats a mix of the tiki cat born carnivore and ziwi peak..glad to know they make the cut!

    • @AllAboutCatsYT
      @AllAboutCatsYT  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sounds like your kitties are on a good diet!

  • @prettylittleplanty4057
    @prettylittleplanty4057 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the informative video! We just got a new Siamese kitten and it’s so confusing as to what foods are better. I researched instinct after watching your video. The only negative thing I have seen is that they started using a synthetic vitamin k. Any thoughts on that? Is it safe? I’ve been binging your content. Keep up the great vids!

  • @judycharrier8876
    @judycharrier8876 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Several years ago, I had a cat adopted for a neighbor’s daughter, but eventually became mine as I ended up caring for her. She was an outdoor cat for the most part. Because of this, fleas were a problem until I started putting brewer’s yeast on her dry cat food. She loved it and the fleas hated it. Anyway, she would turn her nose up on her food if I failed to put the brewer’s yeast on it. I had no idea about the differences of nutrition of cat food. Figured most were all the same, but knew the yeast seemed to help her and her coat. Very informative show. Not sure I’ll have another cat to care for, but if I do, I know where to go for help and info!! Thanks Mallory.

    • @AllAboutCatsYT
      @AllAboutCatsYT  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi! Sorry it's taken me so long to get back to you. I've always been skeptical of brewer's yeast for flea treatment, but there definitely seems to be something to it, and it seems to have some other benefits as well. A very interesting story; thanks for sharing it. Take care!

  • @MaxSchlecht
    @MaxSchlecht 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your videos!!! Any chance that you have tried Feline Natural Freeze dried? My Bengal is obsessed with it and doesn’t eat Ziwi anymore. All the best :)

    • @AllAboutCatsYT
      @AllAboutCatsYT  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We haven't tried that yet! We did review it here, though: allaboutcats.com/feline-natural-cat-food-review

  • @sagapoetic8990
    @sagapoetic8990 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you this was very helpful -- could you do a video on Fromm cat foods (dry and wet)?

  • @misoneism.
    @misoneism. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Helpful as always. Thanks so much!

  • @e.n.akasha9516
    @e.n.akasha9516 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    alot of brands are not available in some countries of Europe. thankyou so much for all the info!

  • @kellyplater8124
    @kellyplater8124 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Can you do a video on food toppers for cats so if I feed them dry food maybe the topper Will help with the moisture thank you PS I enjoy your videos and your cute little kitties

  • @lilomarley7565
    @lilomarley7565 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi can you please also make a review of the Oasy cat food? Thank you so much.

  • @darlinglittlethree5860
    @darlinglittlethree5860 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What do you think about the Nulo dry food? I saw your review on their wetfood line, but not much on their dry food. Thank you!

  • @fatinsuhimi3254
    @fatinsuhimi3254 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Could you please do a review on Allando, Orijen and N&D dry cat food. These brands are one of the few thats always available in my country aside from royal canin and taste of the wild. Would really help if you could provide some inputs on the 3 brands. Thanks!

  • @iZephiroth
    @iZephiroth 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Any chance you can also look into testing Orijen’s Original Cat recipe and Carna4?

  • @VHSdraws
    @VHSdraws 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thanks for the help! I feed my cat wet food twice a day, and dry food twice a day. She obviously prefers the dry food, which is funny because she only has 1 tooth! I put her capsule medicine in her dry food, thats the easiest way to give it to her!

  • @mhamrin5906
    @mhamrin5906 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really helpful reviews. You helped me narrow some good choices. I really liked the lab analysis I just wish it showed glyphosate content. The first thing I will automatically eliminate from my choices is the presence of any seed oils such as canola or safflower oil. I didn't see any seed oils on any of your choices. Seed oils will cut any human or animal's life span significantly. I also try to eliminate any lectins. You had several good choices in your list. Examples of lectin ingredients would be chickpeas and lentils. Ironically, except for the high carb profile the Kirkland brand was really good.

    • @bobcatbigpaws5597
      @bobcatbigpaws5597 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Have you researched young again cat food. The only thing is be sure to not overfeed this food because it will cause loose stools. It is highly digestable with pork as first ingredient. High protein but low phosphorus which is good for male neutered cats. No carbs and low sodium. Pork is highly digestable and high protein. Hills had this in some of their prescription foods but I don't like the ingredients for such a high priced food.

  • @denisebullard6342
    @denisebullard6342 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have 7 yr old himmie and 2 six month old kitties. They’re all on good wet food ( thanks to you !) but I need to know how often to actually feed them. The 2 kittens are extremely active…. They’re short hair domesticated babes. Any advice would be appreciated ❤️😊

  • @mightytruth
    @mightytruth ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bro, this is perfect.

  • @shikamaru012
    @shikamaru012 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I hope you also review the New Zealand Natural Pet Food Co. they have a MEOW line and they are fairly new. And was hoping i could get more info about them from you.

  • @anaguillo6410
    @anaguillo6410 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love your videos😍🐈

  • @rookandpawn
    @rookandpawn ปีที่แล้ว +3

    For the feral cats, it is Maintenance Cat by Costco and for my very senior cat it is Orijen. For our kitten it is purina One kitten formula. Update: I ended up mixing all of them together and they all love it, kittens to adults to seniors.

  • @jeskoumm
    @jeskoumm 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great upload! Did you specifically prefer the Americas as source food options? I am glad you found Canada's market offers high value. Finally, did you find many brands offer rabbit meal and which type of protein meal do you prefer for younger cats?

    • @judithsmith9582
      @judithsmith9582 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ziwi is New Zealand...

    • @judithsmith9582
      @judithsmith9582 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      BTW
      My cats say Ziwi is NOT edible that they would rather STARVE than eat THAT!
      Made for pretty expensive dog food for the neighbors.

  • @kaylabrown3895
    @kaylabrown3895 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    We do travel frequently so we are looking for a new healthier dry food for our two cats. What is you best recommendation for older cats 9 and 6 (6 year old has urinary tract issues)? We also need budget friendly since I am between careers right now. Thank you for all your advice always love your channel. Currently on science diet urinary.

  • @craftyfox1959
    @craftyfox1959 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Since putting my cat on a healthy and strict can food diet and taking her off the prescription food she went from a little butterball to slim and trim. Her overall health has greatly improved also. She is now able to eat dry food in moderation. After eating her can food in the morning. If I know I will be away for a day I can leave dry food out so she doesn't have to wait till evening to eat. Your videos have helped point out there are much healthier and better foods out there for my cat.

    • @Lauren-vd4qe
      @Lauren-vd4qe ปีที่แล้ว

      strict

    • @craftyfox1959
      @craftyfox1959 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Lauren-vd4qe When you type without your glasses on, that's what happens

    • @Lauren-vd4qe
      @Lauren-vd4qe ปีที่แล้ว

      @@craftyfox1959 ha ha!

  • @juanangelogianopulos
    @juanangelogianopulos ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello I am new to your channel and I was wondering your thoughts on Carna4 for Cats.
    Thank you for the wonderful information.

  • @peony70
    @peony70 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video, any thoughts on Rawz kibble?

    • @AllAboutCatsYT
      @AllAboutCatsYT  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It looks really good; I think we should include it in our next roundup of the best dry food.

  • @cat3crazy
    @cat3crazy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I do appreciate the information you provide. I have 2 cats, one prefers dry and the other wet. I would love to be able to afford to feed my cats the best but, financially that's not possible. I have a Costco a few miles away. I ended my membership because of the distance but I think I will renew it. I do like several of Costco's products and making a trip once a month would be reasonable.

    • @jc.1191
      @jc.1191 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think you can find the diamond version on chewy. Probably cheaper overall.

    • @cyberpunklain
      @cyberpunklain 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jc.1191 just checked and the formulation isnt the same and its lower quality 🤷

    • @jc.1191
      @jc.1191 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cyberpunklain Thanks for the update with details, I had just skimmed it.

  • @CantankerousDave
    @CantankerousDave 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    As a kitten, my first cat glommed on to Royal Canin wet with a sprinkling of Nature's Variety Ultimate Protein kibble on top. Y'know, the cheap stuff. /s Did wonders for his coat and poops, though. I haven't seen the Ultimate Protein variety on the shelves or online anywhere for a looooong time. Not sure if that's due to supply issues or another recall.

  • @damonp357
    @damonp357 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    My cats wont eat dry anymore, they are spoiled now to wet food. They love Wellness chicken pate and turkey pate, and I feed them Instinct rabbit pate and they go crazy for that.

  • @rangerlovee3324
    @rangerlovee3324 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I use Orijen! I think its one of the best dry foods based on ingredients for cats. My 2nd choice is Instinct and Tiki cat. I get an employee discount for those brands at Petco, so the accessibility and money I can save helps me to feed a better diet. Its really hard to find high protein, low carb kibbles. I use freeze dried dog foods as treats and toppers since its easier to find and gives a lot more variety in proteins and animal parts. Love the list

    • @K8theKind
      @K8theKind ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Orijen is one of the 16 cat foods the FDA has linked with heart disease in cats due to high plant based proteins

    • @rangerlovee3324
      @rangerlovee3324 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@K8theKind cool :)

    • @molls0922
      @molls0922 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@K8theKind ohhh no. I just bought 2 bags! Thanks for the info. I won’t be buying anymore, especially for the ridiculous price

    • @jiemingchen2654
      @jiemingchen2654 ปีที่แล้ว

      I tried Orijen but it won't work. It's high in protein, and my kitten always has diarrhea
      problem after had it.

    • @rangerlovee3324
      @rangerlovee3324 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@jiemingchen2654 no food works for all cats ^-^ & i have since found better things to fit my animals than orijen

  • @araasis3239
    @araasis3239 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I hope wet food is next! I'm curious if your recommendations have changed from last year :)

    • @AllAboutCatsYT
      @AllAboutCatsYT  2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Coming soon!

    • @AllAboutCatsYT
      @AllAboutCatsYT  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @neal cassady Hi Neal, to be clear, while we do get affiliate commissions on purchases made through our links, we were not paid by any of the brands shown here. I don't really like using my cats as examples, because their preferences shouldn't be used to guide anyone's decisions, and my cats don't eat dry food, anyway.

  • @jennikrbez6893
    @jennikrbez6893 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I add broth two times a day to my cats dry kibble and they get multiple small protein of wet food with added water so I'm giving as much moisture as possible

  • @CrziiChiki
    @CrziiChiki 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I use the maintenance cat dry food. I needed a big bag that was a decent price and this was the only one I could find at Costco.

  • @fangfabio
    @fangfabio 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for this!
    What is worse in a dry food: to have tons of carbohydrates or to have plant-based protein sources? For example, leaving price aside, do you prefer Kirkland or Taste of the Wild? The former has rice in it and the latter has pea protein and potato protein. Of course, ideally they don't have either but...
    Thanks!!

    • @AllAboutCatsYT
      @AllAboutCatsYT  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I'd lean towards carbohydrates, especially carbs from something that is not a legume. Therefore, Kirkland's food wins out here.

  • @MURZBO
    @MURZBO 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Why would Acana be in your thumbnail pic instead of Orijen that's bizarre considering Acana is just a lower quality version of Orijen

    • @MURZBO
      @MURZBO 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@DMBerg-nc5tl which Orijen recipe does your cat eat? Mine started with Orijen Fit & Trim he currently eats Orijen Guardian 8 and Orijen 6 Fish both are 90% premium animal ingredients

  • @shyagentcc7631
    @shyagentcc7631 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you as always for your research and for sharing! Could you please let me know what is the official website for Kirkland one? And also, is Kirkland Signature Healthy Weight Cat food similar yet better than the Maintenance one, because there is no Corn, Wheat, or Soy in it? Thank you very much!

    • @AllAboutCatsYT
      @AllAboutCatsYT  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey there! There's no official site for Kirkland's pet food-it's just listed on the Costco website. I don't feel that the Healthy Weight recipe is superior to the regular one. While it is free of corn, wheat, and soy, the food contains a lot of rice and is higher in carbohydrates, meaning that its nutrient composition is less species-appropriate for your carnivorous cat.

    • @shyagentcc7631
      @shyagentcc7631 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@AllAboutCatsYT Thank you so very much!

  • @DeiNostri
    @DeiNostri ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great channel! Now I know which cat food to buy next time. Is it good to give your cat boiled chicken, meat or fish and how is the nutritional value in these less processed foods?

  • @MementoVivere.
    @MementoVivere. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Could you do a review of Instinct Raw: Longevity with 20% Raw. I know it’s only available at neighborhood pet stores but there’s a locator on their site. Thanks for the thorough video as always.

    • @jennikrbez6893
      @jennikrbez6893 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      If she could that would be amazing and if she could talk about the freeze tried pieces they sell separately!!! That would be great

    • @DanGrossDrums
      @DanGrossDrums 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Really any of the Instinct line would be nice. I've actually just switched my cats to the Instinct Original based on other reviewers out there...would definitely like seeing AAC's take given their deliberate review process...

  • @mamasplan9183
    @mamasplan9183 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Going to watch the royal canin vid after :)

  • @Cyberianlynx
    @Cyberianlynx 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Would love to see a video on n&d

  • @Lime.-.Leaf.
    @Lime.-.Leaf. ปีที่แล้ว +1

    In Dr.Elsey’s lab report, should I worry for my senior cat aged 13 should I be worried about the results of these substances? Cyanide-0.591, Aluminum-0.7, Ash 7.1, Phosphorus-1270, Sodium 611. My Orange Tabby birthday is today and I just bought Dr.Elsey’s & Weruva (Cats in Kitchen) to improve the quality for my senior cat. Weruva lab reports in comparison were: Cyanide-ND, Aluminum-ND, Ash-1.1, Phosphorus-134, Sodium-44.8. These numbers are drastically different but I understand that they’re also different types of food as 1 is dry and the other 1 is wet. Is that why the values are so drastically different? Thank you for taking the time to read this!

  • @gabrielM1111
    @gabrielM1111 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Id love to see a study of the life expectancy and chronic illness comparison of indoor cats who consume budget/avg($1.5-$5 lb) dry food for majority of their lives vs those who consumed only the top shelf $6-$18 /lb dry food.

    • @loretta_3843
      @loretta_3843 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Hmm, that would be really interesting. Years back, I worked in market research and it's interesting the money big pet food companies spend on getting data, it would be great if they put some effort finding out these kinds of answers.

    • @MaximumCuteness
      @MaximumCuteness 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      My cats have been on 5 dolar cat food for 8 years and aRE FINE! Shush

  • @araasis3239
    @araasis3239 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Can you possibly review the Redford Naturals brand? It's Pet Supplies Plus' store brand and it's the closest store in my area.

    • @AllAboutCatsYT
      @AllAboutCatsYT  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi, putting this on our to do list

  • @selenav1986
    @selenav1986 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Im not sure if it’s because this is a different list but I see Solid Gold isn’t on here. After reading one of your other food lists, I switched my cat to solid gold and he LOVES it so I’m surprised I didn’t see it on here

  • @belleorlina
    @belleorlina 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey, I came across this brand called Oven Baked Tradition. Can you make a review on their dry cat food?

  • @AFerventHeart
    @AFerventHeart 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you!!

  • @Maristiger15
    @Maristiger15 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can you review the Stella abs chewy dry? I give that to my cats, it’s the one with the freeze dried pieces in it! Chicken flavor! Also Fromm dry.

  • @akramabunahla3059
    @akramabunahla3059 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Unfortunately, none of the brands mentioned in this video is available in my country. This is frustrating and I have started to worry that I am feeding junk to my little kitten. The brands available in my country are Josera, Reflex Plus and Happy Cat.
    My little kitten loves Josera and it is his primary meal.

    • @gabrielM1111
      @gabrielM1111 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Don't worry bro. Your cat will live alot longer and healthier eating cheap food compared to a street cat or cat eating human scraps. Just make sure its food has some vitamins and minerals in ingredients and its not made in China or SE asia. What you can also do feed cat cheap supermarket meats/organs, or butcher scraps and daily multivitamin.

    • @ballerinablush5436
      @ballerinablush5436 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@gabrielM1111 agreed good advice and cook the meat

  • @pjmundy8257
    @pjmundy8257 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you!!!!!!!!

  • @carolynwilson7806
    @carolynwilson7806 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can you give suggestions for indoor senior cats?

  • @briimarie2218
    @briimarie2218 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    could you review "fromm" and "fussie cat" brands pretty please!!!! 🖤🖤🖤🖤 you're simply the best I've watch 90% of your videos I think by now And I'm addicted haha

  • @yinnili9098
    @yinnili9098 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Could we do a product review for solid gold and instinct? Really curious about the dry matter basis review. Thanks!

  • @lanahale7321
    @lanahale7321 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I feed my outside cats the Kirkland food from Costco. The cats really like it. I do not have a Costco membership however it is shipped free to your home with the 25lb bag.

  • @marikalemay1218
    @marikalemay1218 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for this video! We often hear that wet food is better, but most of the vetenarians here don”t recommend it… My vetenarian want me to avoid wet food, saying that my kitten teeth will go very bad… It would be great to see a video about where to start if we want something better, why wet is better and what do you cats eat in a day. Thank you!

    • @Emanuela-ph2bp
      @Emanuela-ph2bp 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Your vet must be very stupid to tell you that dry food is better than wet.

  • @cimy1261
    @cimy1261 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It would be interesting to also see price per portion. You could assume a typical/average age and weight for a cat, and then how much that dose would be.
    Specially to be able to compare these to wet foods, but also between different brands that are more caloric dense

    • @cimy1261
      @cimy1261 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @neal cassady sure, but it can give you a better comparison between different brands.
      Even if it is something like price per amount of calories.

  • @edimig64
    @edimig64 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Being a dog owner as well I have found dog foods that are healthier not using a high temperature of cooking as well as perfect ingredients. Dr Marty is the only one that I found so far that doesn’t use byproducts or high temperature. You reviewed Dr Marty and mentioned there were other better brands but didn’t list them. Can you do a review on the best air dried or freezed cat food with no by products on market right now? Even with subscription?
    I have 1 rescued cat inside and 4 feral cats outside and would like to get or mix in a better food to extend their lives as much as possible.
    Thanks

    • @AllAboutCatsYT
      @AllAboutCatsYT  ปีที่แล้ว

      Heya, I do plan to review the best raw/freeze dried options on TH-cam soon, but for now, here's our article on the subject: allaboutcats.com/best-raw-cat-food

  • @rataylor8752
    @rataylor8752 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Would like to see a review on Rawz dry

  • @brandiefradet6966
    @brandiefradet6966 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wet food is definitely better and I need a good dry kibble food something for urinary tract health. You mention about canned or wet food being better for urinary tract health and started talking about the Stella and Chewy. It sounded nice until I seen as you were talking on your info that it was high in phosphorus which is no good for urinary health, flutd, fic or too much in general. I need a better ingredient food kibble that's low in ash, phosphorus, magnesium and calcium and low carb. Good information video.

  • @scottcunningham799
    @scottcunningham799 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've noticed some of these contain Potassium Chloride and when I asked Google the following question: Is potassium chloride harmful to pets? This is what I found out.
    Children and pets like the taste of salt, including Potassium Chloride salt. When they ingest too much of it, serious health risks occur, like stomach ulcers and internal bleeding.

  • @cherylcalifornia125
    @cherylcalifornia125 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Since adopting my cat a few yrs ago from my local animal shelter I’ve been feeding her the instinct brand dry food that’s grain free, healthy weight, with freeze dried raw coated pieces that she loves for dinner. I also add in extra freeze dried pieces that I purchase separately to my bag of dry food. In the mornings she eats wet canned food. I see my cat drinking out of her water fountain as well at least daily so that makes me happy.

    • @jennikrbez6893
      @jennikrbez6893 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I do the same exact thing u do

    • @cherylcalifornia125
      @cherylcalifornia125 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jennikrbez6893 Yes👍. This is in my budget and I at least think it’s above average than other choices/brands that I could be feeding her.

  • @WannaBesProductions
    @WannaBesProductions 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What's your opinion on Simply Nourish?? I have my 8 month old kitten on it right now he seems to like it but how healthy is this???

  • @ArchangelTyrael
    @ArchangelTyrael ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What’s the best for senior sterilized cats? Would Acana grasslands do the trick? Or does it need to be something like Orijen?
    ORIJEN Guardian 8 seems nice, but is expensive if you by 1.8kg bag (about €38/$38 (€20/$20 a KG). 4,5 is affordable enough €70/$70 (€15.5/$15.5 a KG), but I feel like the food will lose nutritional value if I buy big bag. With one ca eating about 45g a day that bag would last about 14 weeks. The Orijen whole prey is recommended to consume within 6 weeks. I don’t see that for Guardian 8, but 6 weeks may be a general recommendation?

  • @cheesygordita
    @cheesygordita ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i feed my cat half dry/half wet to try to compromise with my budget but my cat loves tiki cat!

  • @mikebiff
    @mikebiff ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Based on the test results it looks like Stella and chewy s is the absolute best , is this true? I see it has the highest protein, lowest fat, no mercury (compared to ziwi which appears to be the 2nd best). If price wasn't a question is Stella and chewy objectively the best ingredient makeup?

  • @denyseedwards1320
    @denyseedwards1320 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Would you do a review on Farmina! My cats love it and I pay a lot go get it for them but have not seen a review

    • @AllAboutCatsYT
      @AllAboutCatsYT  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Denyse, we have a review of Farmina here: cats.com/farmina-cat-food-review

  • @sarahgreaton1345
    @sarahgreaton1345 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Are any of these good for cats with seafood sensitivity? My cat gets sick when he eats anything with fish or seafood if any kind. Vet prescribed Natural Balance LID high protein chicken, but by the looks it’s ratings aren’t that high 😞 finding a food without seafood has been difficult and I’m not sure if there’s a better food out there for him

  • @brettbarker8444
    @brettbarker8444 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m looking for the best food for my cat with stomatitis. We had three of her teeth pulled and she’s now been enjoying canned food for the last few weeks, but we’re going out of town for a week and I’m wondering if there’s a soft dry cat food to transition her to.

  • @asterlovesfrogs
    @asterlovesfrogs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You should review the Made By Nacho line. My cat really likes their chicken treats 😺

    • @AllAboutCatsYT
      @AllAboutCatsYT  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi, we have the review on our website: allaboutcats.com/made-by-nacho-cat-food-review

  • @lupsy54
    @lupsy54 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Any thoughts on “Gentle Giants” dry food?

  • @Magickfae
    @Magickfae 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So instict for kittens, is it also recommended for the other bags /adults?

  • @navygirlav2012
    @navygirlav2012 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I switched all of our cats to Applaws. They all like it and now they don't have so much stomach upset and seems like they are losing weight. I got it off chewy.

  • @dystoniaify
    @dystoniaify ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think I found the only affordable, low carb, cat food under $4/lb (if purchasing the 14lb bag) on chewy! The nulo freestyle brand is the only one I found. I'm disabled and poor, so I hope my cat will like one of them.

  • @jennifer9047
    @jennifer9047 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Im curious, what do you know about Nulo medal series cat food?
    I'll give you all the info I have: It's a dry formula with 84% animal source protein, grain free. I use the cat& kitten turkey and cod recipe. First four ingredients are deboned turkey, turkey meal, chicken meal, and deboned cod. The analysis on the back of the bag says 41% protein, 20% fat, and 4% fiber, so does that mean it's 35% carbs?
    It also has vitamins C &E, omega 3& 6, and probiotics. It seemed pretty good to me, and since I have a 7 year old and an 8 month old that will *not stop* eating each other's food, I found this a good compromise. I plan to switch to Tiki when the little one hits 14-16 months.

  • @masterturtle8239
    @masterturtle8239 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I currently use taste of the wild used to use orijen.

  • @dazeydove844
    @dazeydove844 ปีที่แล้ว

    I want to get a Bombay cat. I've heard that they tend to have respiratory issues and they need a good quality food. Any suggestions that would help specifically for those issues ?

  • @ThomasDobosz
    @ThomasDobosz ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Pro-tip for anyone wanting to rehydrate Stella & Chewy's freeze dried nuggets: break them in half, then crumble them up before adding water. Otherwise they're difficult to rehydrate, unless you let it soak for a really long time.

    • @bealornobeal5538
      @bealornobeal5538 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much for the tip! I just started feeding this to my cats and rehydrating it has been a struggle.

    • @ThomasDobosz
      @ThomasDobosz ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@bealornobeal5538
      You're very welcome. They can soak in the fridge overnight without breaking them apart too, but the food will be cold.

    • @kathleenstrickland8991
      @kathleenstrickland8991 ปีที่แล้ว

      @David S. …the food goes a very long way and is excellent