No matter what form you need for your cat’s nutrition – dry kibble, pate, canned food with shredded meat or meat-in-gravy recipes or canned food featuring byproducts as the primary ingredient (like Friskies’ Mixed Grill recipe which features poultry by-products and chicken liver as key components), there are safe brands out there to meet their needs.
Orijen offers recipes featuring fresh and dehydrated meats, vitamin-packed power greens and legumes as healthy carbohydrates, and lower-in-fat alternatives than other dry foods.
1. Merrick
Merrick Pet Care Company specializes in producing premium protein-focused cat food. Their products are developed by an in-house team of animal nutrition experts including PhDs, veterinarians and food engineers; most ingredients come from within the United States with lamb sourced from New Zealand; all facilities comply with Level 3 Safe Quality Food (SQF) certification and follow stringent HACCP protocols.
Merrick recipes are high in protein and designed to foster lean muscle growth. Incorporating ideal levels of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, plus joint-protecting glucosamine and chondroitin, along with natural sources of vitamins and minerals is at the core of everything Merrick creates.
Purrfect Bistro, Limited Ingredient Diet (LID), and Backcountry are three lines of cat food offered by this brand, each featuring dry and wet foods tailored specifically for particular life stages and needs. LID recipes use one source of protein per recipe which may assist cats suffering from sensitivities or allergies. Additionally, raw mixers and treats are available.
2. Nature’s Logic
Nature’s Logic was the brainchild of Scott Freeman who wanted to create pet food made entirely with natural ingredients without synthetic vitamins. All dry kibble and canned foods manufactured by Nature’s Logic meet all AAFCO nutritional standards including All Life Stages substantiation.
Meat meal is the primary source of nutrition in all the company’s recipes, while they also include ingredients to provide vitamins and minerals such as brewer’s yeast culture, alfalfa nutrient concentrate, montmorillonite clay, dried kelp powder, probiotics, etc.
Ingredients used by Lincoln Food Co are all sourced either locally or from within the USA, while their Lincoln plant runs entirely off renewable energy, producing 1 kWh for every pound produced.
Pet Food Depot stands out among pet food manufacturers by not including any artificially synthesized vitamins or minerals to their formulas, and as the sole company to incorporate naturally occurring forms of niacin into their foods.
3. Farmina
Farmina offers delicious recipes designed to address weight management, urinary health and coat care – as well as offering low-glycemic ingredients that help manage blood sugar levels and promote digestion health. Their low-glycemic foods offer premium ingredients designed to assist with controlling blood sugar and supporting healthy digestion.
Under their motto of “Nature and Science in Perfect Harmony,” this pet food brand stands for quality. Their manufacturing facility adheres to European food safety and quality standards and uses twin-screw extrusion, which reduces denaturing while increasing digestibility, as well as vacuum coating technology to prevent air exposure that could potentially cause rancidity.
Farmina products are created with an understanding of dogs and cats being carnivorous creatures in mind, which means their ingredients must be selected with care. Farmina avoids using fillers, GMOs, artificial preservatives or additives in its packaging process in favor of natural preservatives like tocopherol extracts and nitrogen gas to preserve freshness during storage.
N&D Pumpkin Feline recipe boasts 96% animal-sourced protein. This kibble features pumpkin, which has low-glycemic index levels to aid in relieving constipation and hairball issues in cats, as well as dehydrated chicken, herring, egg product and fish oil for maximum protein intake.
4. Made by Nacho
Made by Nacho is an innovative cat food and treat company dedicated to supporting feline health. Their recipes are chef-inspired and veterinarian approved, using high-quality animal protein as their main source of nutrition and flavor, along with fruits, veggies, grains, and other natural ingredients for flavoring and texture. Their line of dry and wet food products offers options suitable for cats of all ages while their bone broth food toppers provide concentrated sources of hydration and flavor that help promote digestion, relieve inflammation and boost immunity.
Cage-free chicken, duck and quail in bone broth with freeze-dried chicken liver is an ideal way to support muscle growth and repair. Free from artificial colors, flavors or preservatives and offering essential vitamins such as taurine, DHA, probiotics, prebiotics, bone broth as well as Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids; this recipe ensures optimal muscle nutrition!
Bobby Flay is an American celebrity chef and television personality best known for his television cooking shows, however his real-life companion Nacho inspired this brand. Their products feature ingredients sourced from America that are free from artificial preservatives, flavors or corn, wheat or soy derivatives.
5. Weruva
Weruva offers an impressive wet food line focused on high-quality animal protein. Their products score highly for species-appropriateness and ingredient quality, and are free from gluten, corn, wheat, soy as well as artificial flavors or preservatives – one of only few brands providing lab reports with every item they produce!
All foods within this brand are grain and carrageenan free, featuring high levels of Omega 3 fatty acids for healthy skin and coat. Furthermore, each product was created keeping in mind your cat’s obligate carnivorous nature; all cats need meat as sustenance.
Stacie and David Forman established Webster Rudi Vanessa Pet Food Company with their three cats as inspiration, Webster Rudi Vanessa being their brand name. Though owned and operated in America, all pet foods produced are processed through an FDA-approved facility in Thailand. Classic Cat and Cats in the Kitchen lines feature 10 canned recipes while Truluxe features shredded chicken and beef broth to complete your daily meal needs!
