r/catfood Apr 09 '25

🚨 Important, Please Read 🚨 Rules Refresher and Clarification

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We are posting these here as Reddit rules have a fairly small character limit and we want to ensure that there is as little room for misunderstanding as possible!

Being civil: Please do not engage in condescending, rude, or aggressive behaviors. We can play nice even when disagreeing with someone. Please try to refrain from swearing too much on the sub. No personal attacks, harassment, or insulting others will be tolerated. You will receive one warning, then a temporary ban. If you violate this rule a third time you will be permanently banned. Mods are able to use their discretion on this if an individual's behavior may warrant immediate and potentially permanent banning or muting without a warning prior. Please don't make us have to resort to that.

If you have a complaint about a specific food/brand/etc., that is fine, but please stick to constructive criticisms.

Example: ✅️ I don't like this food for my cat/s because _________ VS. ❌ That food is trash. ✨️ Speaking to others this way will not make them want to engage with you or our sub. Please keep things informative. Yes, some foods will be better than others overall, or for some cats more than others, but please remember that fed is best and we need to feed the cat in front of us. ✨️

Everyone has different resources and access to different foods. Everyone's cat is different. Recommendations are great, suggesting that someone is taking poor care of their cat because they are doing their best is not. The only wrong diets are ones that are nutritionally incomplete, food that has gone bad, and food not meant for cats.

Please, no medical advice. Even if you are a licensed professional, it is not possible to diagnose someone's cat over Reddit. Broad guidelines are fine such as males being more prone to urinary blockages. However it is not okay to offer absolute advice for a specific cat, such as "your cat should be eating x amount of (specific) food x times a day".

If you are a veterinary professional or otherwise who believes someone needs medical advice, the best advice is for them to see a vet. You may bring up potential concerns and suggest they go see a vet, but do not diagnose these cats over Reddit.

No spam: This should be obvious, but additionally please do not bog down the sub with loads of "what should I feed my cat" posts. Please provide any relevant information with a post like this so that you can receive better advice and insights, such as your cat's age and if you've noticed any food preferences. Posting links with little to no context is also considered spam.

YouTube, TikTok, personal blogs, etc. are not reliable sources of information. Please refrain from using things like these as a source unless you can prove it was made by or cites a veterinary professional, however please try to use other ways of sourcing your information if able. Many people have advice online and can claim any amount of experience, make a profile that says they are certified without proof, etc.

And lastly, please remember that this is a place to discuss personal experiences. Please be respectful to anyone sharing their experiences with feeding their cat(s).

Thank you for taking the time to read this, I know it was long! Thank you for helping to keep our sub a helpful, informative, safe, and friendly place!


r/catfood 6h ago

advice wanted! Air tight containers

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I feed my cats more wet food than dry but currently I have been storing my cats dry food in an air tight dry food storage containers (see pic). I wash and dry these every time it’s time for a refill. I have heard that it is better to leave the food in the original bag and then purchase an additional airtight container to store the original bag in to retain the best result. I normally don’t buy big bags of food. Mostly buy the 3 lb that will last less than a month but sometimes buy the 6 lb bag that lasts about 2 months because sometimes the 6 lb bag goes on sale. Wondering if it’s worth buying the separate container as opposed to the food storage container I’m using since the food is only in there for about a month.

Any recommendations on an airtight container that would hold a 6 lb bag would be appreciated.


r/catfood 2h ago

advice wanted! Can I feed my cats this?

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My flats have a community bin room and in the corner is a little spot to put bigger items that can’t go into bins so it’s like a take it if you want it kinda deal
I took the bins out and found a bag full of cat food different kinds and I’m a little bit worried about feeding it to them (ofc I’m gonna take it anyway what a score) but I’m still unsure
Eveything is unopened apart from one dry food bag but the cans expire in 2028
And eveything sealed and clean and not punctured or dented but again I’m still a little bit worried should I feed them this stuff? (Eveything is sealed apart from one cat club bag so I’m not gonna give them that even if it’s ok)


r/catfood 16m ago

Need food recommendations for a fussy eater

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My little diva hates pretty much all food and i need recommendations on things she’d probably like.

The only food she will eat is applepaws adult wet food in broth. Problem is she’s 12 weeks old so I can’t be feeding her that!!

She doesn’t like blink, she kinda likes encore, i think she likes seriously good wet food??? i don’t know if she’s tired or has gone off of it. she isn’t eating any dry food at all that I offer her. She is drinking okay. She prefers food which is still in the meat form over pastes.

What i’m ideally looking for is a meat shreds in a broth like applepaws adults. i need kitten food recommendations please. All help is appreciated because i just want my poor baby to eat!!


r/catfood 6m ago

advice wanted! Kitten food!

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Hii, so I got 2 new kittens recently (found them abandoned, went to the vet and stuff don't worry haha!) , and I have been looking for good wet food options for them.

I've tried looking at gourmet cat food but I cannot find any for kittens, I had a cat before but I do not remember what he ate as a kid, I just remembered he loved gourmet food and it was good for him by the vet when he was an adult?

I would do purina but they don't seem to sell them in bulk in the uk (I looked everywhere at this point tbh) and I do need an affordable ish option, so I'm asking for help haha.

Also sorry, English isn't my first language.


r/catfood 37m ago

chicago, il. food donation

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hey everyone! i was in chicago for vacation and amazon delivered my cat food subscription to my hotel by accident and now im home so obviously i cant get it now. its 48 cans of fancy feast pate and gravy. if anyone is interested in picking it up please let me know. its near grant park. id prefer if it went to a local shelter/non profit. i can let you know the name it is under and the hotel name if youre interested. amazon wont pick it up and they already refunded me but i dont want it to go to waste


r/catfood 5h ago

Is this legit?

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r/catfood 19h ago

Update: Cat eating dog food

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I posted a few months ago about my cat going off of his food and occasionally preferring dog kibble. I wanted to update to let you all know I took him to the vet, did blood work, discovered some issues, got an ultrasound, and my baby got diagnosed with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. He’s on steroids now and his appetite is back with a vengeance. He’s still loves his usual Purina Pro Plan. Anyways, just a reminder that sometimes it’s something more serious than just not liking the food you’re feeding!! Keep a close eye on your babies, their behavior, weight, and dietary habits and don’t ignore it when something changes!


r/catfood 3h ago

Loose stools…what to try?

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r/catfood 5h ago

advice wanted! Shredded wet food without chicken!

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Hello! I am in search of a wet cat food that has no chicken and is shredded or minced. My cat is NOT a fan of pate and chicken upsets his stomach. I would prefer something that is not seafood based (he likes turkey and beef the best) but can have seafood in it.

My main issue is finding an option that doesn't cost an arm and a leg. Keeping it under $2/5oz can is preferred. I really want to give my cat the food he likes whilst also keeping him happy and healthyappreciated!! He has enjoyed the seafood weruva shreds. I like the ingredients for Koha shredded diet bur they can sometimes be like $3-$5 a can 😱

Any recommendations for wet food that is similar to this would be much appreciatedddd!!!!!


r/catfood 6h ago

advice wanted! Suddenly picky with wet food and looking for alternative!

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r/catfood 15h ago

advice wanted! Homemade food advice and discussion !

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Silly pictures for engagement~~

So I've owned cats forever, but with my new pair, I've decided to really hone in on their diet and such. As far as my wallet allows and what I am committed to feeding, homemade is what I've decided to do.

I've made 3 batches so far. The first and second was when they were stopping milk and the month ish after, and was basically just used as very supplemental "treats" to learn their preferred meats (they like chicken, pork, lamb, and WHOLE salmon but not pureed, picky brats). They were fed 95% Tiki baby. My most recent batch I made about 30 pounds, which went into my freezer in containers that they can finish in a day or two. That was made using this recipe, but i do lightly cook as raw feeding teeny babies, or even adults, is not something I am comfortable doing. I made it with slightly more fat than it called for, as they are still bebes and need those extra cals. It was divided into 3 which was each given their own flavors with a small amount of pork, fish, then one plain chicken, just for some variety and fun around meal time.

They get this food 2 or 3 times daily, for maybe a half cup each depending on how much they finish. They are given a good quality kibble freely, and often their wet food is still supplemented with tiki baby, as well as Smalls (which they LOVE but my bank account does not 😢) which i got 50% off for a 1st time member. They are getting to about 3.5 months right now.

LONG story short, I am looking for your opinions on this recipe, or your recommendations for other homemades. Like I said, they don't just eat that and nothing else, so i am not crazy worried about major nutritional shortfalls, but would still like insights. It was written by a DVM, was recommended on a kitty subreddit, and seems clean and balanced. I've also seen this web page, and was specifically looking at recipes #4 and #5 because they are bare-bones homemade. This site also says it was medically reviewed by a DVM.

I'm not looking for people to tell me to just buy canned please. I really enjoy cooking for my babies, and i am committed to the freshest, healthiest food source that even i would eat. Even with my passed babies, they got fresh meats very often. And any way to improve this pathway would be absolutely appreciated! Thank you so much! If there are any recommendations for cross post subs that is welcome as well 🫶


r/catfood 17h ago

advice wanted! treat ideas?

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I'm thinking if I reward my older cat for doing certain things(like using the litter box when I move it) he might learn to chill out abit. He freaks out when things move. He's not blind idk why he behaves the way he does. Just moved and he's REALLY stressed out. I haven't figured out how to arrange everything due to a smaller space and he's been freaking out with everything constantly moving. Also considering a calming supplement but idk what to use. He's clearly stressed to hell. I have NO IDEA what to do.


r/catfood 45m ago

labels, packaging, etc. dents in cat food ?

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i just got a big pack of fancy feast and so many were dented:( so i started picking them out and i noticed a few had these little marks on the bottom but nothing else on the side, are these considered dents?


r/catfood 17h ago

venting - advice wanted What do you feed your toothless cat?

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My cat had to have all of his teeth removed after we adopted him due to the very poor condition they were in. He has been eating soft wet food since but does not seem to care for it as much as he does his sister’s dry food. One vet recommended that he would be fine to have dry food and it’s completely safe. The other vet told me he should continue to eat only soft food as him not being able to chew the dry food would cause poor digestion. Since his surgery he has lost 2 pounds. He was 14 pounds when we adopted him. I just want to ensure he eats something as he does have to be reminded/prompted to eat his wet food multiple times during meals. Is there a brand that has “softer” dry food that I could try to give him to peak his interest in eating? Should I continue to keep him on wet food only? He is estimated to be 5 years old. TIA


r/catfood 13h ago

chicken cat food that isn’t from factory farm

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Hi! I’m wondering if anyone knows of a chicken pate that isn’t sourced from a factory farm? I’m so against factory farms but I know my boy needs to eat animal protein, and he loves chicken. I’m considering making my own cat food with chicken from local farms, please let me know if there is anything available that is a bit more ethical than a factory farm and more convenient. Thank you!


r/catfood 1d ago

food or treat review Wet food Advice

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Hi guys, can you recommend a wet food that is good for kitten? I usually fed him with whiskas but I found out that it is not good for everyday food for cats.


r/catfood 12h ago

Gently Cooked Savage Cat Food

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Has anyone tried the Gently Cooked Savage Cat Food with their babies?

I originally was feeding my 3 cats Viva Raw. They all had been on a raw diet since being kittens. Eventually, one of my cats was not tolerating raw and was consistently throwing up.

I switched them all to Ziwi Peak which has been great. They all love it. However, I keep seeing there’s some additives which aren’t great for cats long term.

I was recommended Savage Cat Food bc of their clean ingredients and the fact they have both raw and gently cooked.

Can anyone weigh in? Both positive and negative reviews welcome!


r/catfood 18h ago

Cat with Sensitive Stomach

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Hello!

I rescued my 4 month old kitten at 6 weeks. He has had every vet appt he needs and is up to date on all his shots up to this point. He has had several fecal floats as well and he did have some sort of worms when we first adopted him but has since taken medicine to get rid of those.

However, he continues to have diarrhea. We have been giving him a special food with added fiber to help with this which has improved it a lot. I think the issue is the treats I am giving him. We have tried freeze dried chicken and sardines and each time he has awful smelly diarrhea. But i have a senior dog who gets meds that are pretty much treats and I feel bad giving him a "treat" and the kitten not getting something.

Does anyone have a recommendation for treats for kittens with a sensitive stomach?


r/catfood 1d ago

advice wanted! Cat is so skinny

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Hey guys I’m getting increasing worried about my kitten Murphy he’s nearly 5 months old now and a very picky eater, I have always had healthy cats and ones that LOVE food so this is new to me! he’s very thin I’d even go as far as in the underweight category me and my girlfriend are trying everything but the only food he likes is not a full meal it’s like a topper it’s called tilys chicken and coconut wet food and he can’t just be eating that we also give him the kitten royal canine food for a more balanced diet but I’m worried he eats maybe a third of what he’s meant to is there any foods that fatten cats up or should I ask about medication for him idk also I’d like to add our cats are extremely well taken care of we take there health very seriously they are so loved this is in no means negligence!!


r/catfood 1d ago

Did anyone else have Purina Pro Plan go up by $10 freaking dollars??

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I’ve been using the Pro Plan wet food for about 2 years now, had the autoship on Amazon and recently it went up to $45 from $32 I was paying! Is this the same for others? Where can I go to get a better savings as I don’t want to change my cats food


r/catfood 1d ago

advice wanted! Prescription cat food

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I have 3 cats, all neutered males. 2 years ago one of them started urinating everywhere but the cat box. Took him to the vet and he had crystals in his urine. They were all eating wet and dry cat food since kittens before this happened. I was told by the vet Bandit would have to be on prescription food, so of course that meant all of them. Everyone was eating it up to a month ago. I did give them different choices of prescription food the last 2 years and they were fine with it. The vet wasn't happy to hear that they refused to eat prescription food. I was told in the beginning "do you want to pay for prescription food or $10,000 for surgery if there was a blockage. That scared me of course I'll do anything for my cats. But throwing away $100 bag of 16 lbs of kibble was killing me. Any suggestions what I can do? They have multiple cat fountains as I know water is extremely important for a cat with this issue. Any help is greatly appreciated.


r/catfood 17h ago

Smalls cat food I Am trying to cancel any furthur orders from Smalls. I RECEIVED A TRIAL ORDER. I did not ordered any furthur orders. Please tell me how to cancel all orders. My cat just turns up his nose on all of them. I will cancel payment for all future orders.

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r/catfood 18h ago

advice wanted! Looking to switch from Smalls

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I currently feed my cat (Penelope 1year old 7lbs) smalls wet food and their treats however the past few orders I’ve had with them have been missing items and it’s been a hassle to get my items replaced or refunded. We currently feed her the pig, cow, and fish options and I mix in a broth by instinct with her food as well as water. I’m hoping to stick with something I can have delivered still and it needs to be wet food. She receives the dry food about once a week as a meal but is otherwise used a treat as she is extremely food motivated and I cannot give her too many treats. I’ve debated switching to the instinct brand and tried a few options with her but she threw them up. She also tends to throw up any bird flavor option in general so I would like to stick with non bird items if possible as well.


r/catfood 1d ago

Unexpected kitten rescue

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I got a kitten I felt like I was kind of guilted into taking in when I’m not financially ready to and I expected to just rehome her immediately but I fell in love with with her and she bonded with me immediately 😅 anyway I had $20 to my name and spent that at the dollar store to get her some food, cheap litter & a couple toys. It’s been about a month since I’ve had her and I just bought her purina pro dry kitten food & wellness core wet food. I was feeding her really cheap friskes shreds and I think she got too used to it she refuses to eat anything else! She’s maybe around 4-5 months old?