What ingredients should I look for in cat food?

Look for wholesome, healthy ingredients in cat food like real meat, poultry, and/or fish and a minimum of fillers and artificial ingredients. The amino acid taurine is essential for feline health, and most cat foods have some vitamins and minerals added for a complete and balanced diet. Cat foods with grain are okay for kitties as long as they aren’t too high in carbohydrates, but many premium foods are grain-free or use whole grains instead of wheat or corn. Your vet can provide added guidance if you’re unsure which ingredients might be best for your cat.

How do I choose the right food for my cat?

Choose the right food for your cat by taking things like your cat’s age, lifestyle, and specific health needs into account. Your cat may have specific preferences, like wet food over dry food or seafood flavors over chicken, beef, or turkey. Your vet can also guide you in choosing foods tailored to your cat’s specific needs, recommend trusted brands, or tell you what to look for in a cat food formula.

What types of cat food do vets recommend?

Vets recommend a variety of cat foods. What’s best for your kitty will vary based on her specific circumstances, but most vets recommend a complete and balanced, high-quality cat food diet that’s high in real meat protein and lower in carbs. Many vets also prefer wet cat food to dry food, or recommend a mix of the two to ensure healthy hydration. Of course, the best way to know what foods your vet recommends is to visit regularly and ask for tailored dietary guidance.

How long does cat food last?

Cat food lasts until the date of expiration printed on the package, as long as it is unopened and properly stored. Once opened, dry cat food should be used within two to three months, while wet cat food should be refrigerated and eaten within three to five days. For other foods like raw, freeze-dried, fresh, and frozen cat foods, consult the product label for proper storage and serving guidelines. You can leave dried food out for your cat for days without worry, but don’t leave wet food out for more than 30 minutes to an hour.

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The New Zealand Natural Pet Food Co. Meow Chicken & Salmon Air Dried Cat Food, 3.5-oz bag

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Friskies Tasty Treasures Gravy Chicken & Liver Wet Cat Food, 5.5-oz can, case of 24

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Halo Adult Grain-Free Pate Chicken Recipe Wet Cat Food, 5.5-oz can, case of 4

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Hartz Delectables Lickable Treat Gravy Non Seafood Chicken & Turkey Lickable Cat Treats, 1.4-oz...

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Reveal Natural Complete & Balanced Grain-Free Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food, 3-lb bag

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Fancy Feast Medleys Shredded Turkey Fare Canned Cat Food, 3-oz, case of 24

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

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Friskies Lil' Soups with Tuna in a Velvety Chicken Broth Lickable Cat Treats, 1.2-oz cup, case ...

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Inaba Churu Tuna Variety Pack Grain-Free Lickable Cat Treats, 0.5-oz tube, 20 count

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars

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Hill's Science Diet Kitten Healthy Development Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food, 15.5-lb bag

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Evanger's Classic Recipes Chicken Lickin' Dinner Grain-Free Canned Cat Food, 12.5-oz, case of 1...

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Hill's Science Diet Kitten Liver & Chicken & Savory Salmon Variety Pack Wet Cat Food, 2.9-oz ca...

Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars

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Blue Buffalo True Solutions Urinary Care Chicken Pate Wet Cat Food, 3-oz can, case of 24

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I and Love and You Variety Pack Wholly Cow!, Savory Salmon and Purrky Turkey Pate Canned Cat Fo...

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Fancy Feast Gourmet Naturals Natural White Meat Chicken & Beef Recipe In Gravy Canned Cat Food,...

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Hartz Delectables Lickable Treat Stew Chicken & Tuna Lickable Cat Treats, 1.4-oz, case of 12

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Dave's Pet Food Naturally Healthy Adult Dry Cat Food, 20-lb bag

Rated 4.1 out of 5 stars

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Optimeal Digestive Indoor Health Chicken, Beef, Shrimp Variety Pack Grain-Free Wet Cat Food, 3-...

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Tiki Cat Luau Variety Pack Grain-Free Canned Cat Food, 2.8-oz, case of 12

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Tiki Cat Silver Comfort Chicken & Chicken Liver Recipe Grain-Free Wet Cat Food, 0.28-oz pouch, ...

Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars

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KOHA Limited Ingredient Diet Rabbit Au Jus Grain-Free Paté Wet Cat Food, 3-oz can, case of 24

Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars

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Halo Holistic Wild-Caught Whitefish Recipe Sensitive Stomach Support Adult Dry Cat Food, 6-lb b...

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Stella & Chewy's Frozen Chick Chick Chicken Morsels Grain-Free Frozen Cat Food, 1.25-lb bag, ca...

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Hartz Delectables Lickable Spoon Tuna Handheld Creamy Lickable Cat Treats, 8 count

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Fancy Feast Gravy Lovers Ocean Whitefish & Tuna Feast Pate Wet Cat Food, 3-oz can, case of 24

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

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Birdie & Louie Chicken & Beef Flavored Pate Wet Cat Food, 3-oz can, 12 count

Rated 3.3 out of 5 stars

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Farmina N&D Ancestral Lamb & Blueberry Low-Grain Dry Cat Food, 3.3-lb bag

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars

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Reveal Natural Fish in Broth Variety Pack Grain-Free Wet Cat Food, 2.47-oz can, case of 8

Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars

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Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Natural Tender Morsels Chicken Entree Wet Cat Food, 5.5-oz can, case of ...

Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars

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Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Spoonless Singles Chicken & Turkey Entree Variety Pack Adult Pate Wet Ca...

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Tiki Cat Grill Variety Pack Grain-Free Pate Wet Cat Food, 2.8-oz can, case of 12

Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars

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BFF OMG Rainbow Road Variety Pack Grain-Free Canned Cat Food, 2.8-oz, pack of 12

Rated 4.1 out of 5 stars

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Sheba Perfect Portions Chicken, Tuna & Turkey Variety Pack Grain-Free Cuts in Gravy Wet Cat Foo...

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars

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Nulo Freestyle Perfect Purees Variety Pack Grain-Free Lickable Cat Treats, 0.5-oz, pack of 10

Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars

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Inaba Churu Bisque for Cats Tuna Variety Pack Lickable Cat Treats, 1.05-oz pouch, 15 count

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars

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Tiny Tiger Pate Chicken & Tuna Dinner Canned Cat Food, 5.5-oz can, case of 24

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Inaba Dashi Delights Chicken with Cheese Recipe Grain-Free Cat Food Topper, 2.5-oz cup

Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars

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The New Zealand Natural Pet Food Co. Meow Chicken & Salmon Air Dried Cat Food, 3.5-oz bag

Friskies Tasty Treasures Gravy Chicken & Liver Wet Cat Food, 5.5-oz can, case of 24

Halo Adult Grain-Free Pate Chicken Recipe Wet Cat Food, 5.5-oz can, case of 4

Hartz Delectables Lickable Treat Gravy Non Seafood Chicken & Turkey Lickable Cat Treats, 1.4-oz...

Reveal Natural Complete & Balanced Grain-Free Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food, 3-lb bag

Fancy Feast Medleys Shredded Turkey Fare Canned Cat Food, 3-oz, case of 24

Friskies Lil' Soups with Tuna in a Velvety Chicken Broth Lickable Cat Treats, 1.2-oz cup, case ...

Inaba Churu Tuna Variety Pack Grain-Free Lickable Cat Treats, 0.5-oz tube, 20 count

Hill's Science Diet Kitten Healthy Development Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food, 15.5-lb bag

Evanger's Classic Recipes Chicken Lickin' Dinner Grain-Free Canned Cat Food, 12.5-oz, case of 1...

Hill's Science Diet Kitten Liver & Chicken & Savory Salmon Variety Pack Wet Cat Food, 2.9-oz ca...

Blue Buffalo True Solutions Urinary Care Chicken Pate Wet Cat Food, 3-oz can, case of 24

I and Love and You Variety Pack Wholly Cow!, Savory Salmon and Purrky Turkey Pate Canned Cat Fo...

Fancy Feast Gourmet Naturals Natural White Meat Chicken & Beef Recipe In Gravy Canned Cat Food,...

Hartz Delectables Lickable Treat Stew Chicken & Tuna Lickable Cat Treats, 1.4-oz, case of 12

Dave's Pet Food Naturally Healthy Adult Dry Cat Food, 20-lb bag

Optimeal Digestive Indoor Health Chicken, Beef, Shrimp Variety Pack Grain-Free Wet Cat Food, 3-...

Tiki Cat Luau Variety Pack Grain-Free Canned Cat Food, 2.8-oz, case of 12

Tiki Cat Silver Comfort Chicken & Chicken Liver Recipe Grain-Free Wet Cat Food, 0.28-oz pouch, ...

KOHA Limited Ingredient Diet Rabbit Au Jus Grain-Free Paté Wet Cat Food, 3-oz can, case of 24

Halo Holistic Wild-Caught Whitefish Recipe Sensitive Stomach Support Adult Dry Cat Food, 6-lb b...

Stella & Chewy's Frozen Chick Chick Chicken Morsels Grain-Free Frozen Cat Food, 1.25-lb bag, ca...

Hartz Delectables Lickable Spoon Tuna Handheld Creamy Lickable Cat Treats, 8 count

Fancy Feast Gravy Lovers Ocean Whitefish & Tuna Feast Pate Wet Cat Food, 3-oz can, case of 24

Birdie & Louie Chicken & Beef Flavored Pate Wet Cat Food, 3-oz can, 12 count

Farmina N&D Ancestral Lamb & Blueberry Low-Grain Dry Cat Food, 3.3-lb bag

Reveal Natural Fish in Broth Variety Pack Grain-Free Wet Cat Food, 2.47-oz can, case of 8

Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Natural Tender Morsels Chicken Entree Wet Cat Food, 5.5-oz can, case of ...

Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Spoonless Singles Chicken & Turkey Entree Variety Pack Adult Pate Wet Ca...

Tiki Cat Grill Variety Pack Grain-Free Pate Wet Cat Food, 2.8-oz can, case of 12

BFF OMG Rainbow Road Variety Pack Grain-Free Canned Cat Food, 2.8-oz, pack of 12

Sheba Perfect Portions Chicken, Tuna & Turkey Variety Pack Grain-Free Cuts in Gravy Wet Cat Foo...

Nulo Freestyle Perfect Purees Variety Pack Grain-Free Lickable Cat Treats, 0.5-oz, pack of 10

Inaba Churu Bisque for Cats Tuna Variety Pack Lickable Cat Treats, 1.05-oz pouch, 15 count

Tiny Tiger Pate Chicken & Tuna Dinner Canned Cat Food, 5.5-oz can, case of 24

Inaba Dashi Delights Chicken with Cheese Recipe Grain-Free Cat Food Topper, 2.5-oz cup

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