10 Best Budget Cat Foods 2025: According to Reviews | Chewy

The 10 Best Budget Cat Foods

According to Customer Reviews

Looking for a budget friendly option for cat foods? Hand-picked by our experts, we've rounded up the top-rated, best-selling, and affordable cat foods that Chewy pet parents, like you, love.

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Cat Chow Complete with Chicken & Vitamins Dry Cat Food, 20-lb bag
Cat Chow Complete with Chicken & Vitamins Dry Cat Food, 20-lb bag
Cat Chow Complete with Chicken & Vitamins Dry Cat Food, 20-lb bag
Cat Chow Complete with Chicken & Vitamins Dry Cat Food, 20-lb bag
Cat Chow Complete with Chicken & Vitamins Dry Cat Food, 20-lb bag
Cat Chow Complete with Chicken & Vitamins Dry Cat Food, 20-lb bag
Cat Chow Complete with Chicken & Vitamins Dry Cat Food, 20-lb bag

Cat Chow Complete with Chicken & Vitamins Dry Cat Food, 20-lb bag

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
9,178
$24.98Chewy Price
($1.25/lb)
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Lifestage

Adult, All Lifestages

Top Ingredients

Chicken By-Product Meal, Ground Yellow Corn, Corn Protein Meal, Whole Grain Wheat, Rice

Special Diet

With Grain

Food Flavor

Chicken, Poultry
2
Friskies Shreds in Gravy Variety Pack Canned Cat Food, 5.5-oz can, case of 40
Friskies Shreds in Gravy Variety Pack Canned Cat Food, 5.5-oz can, case of 40
Friskies Shreds in Gravy Variety Pack Canned Cat Food, 5.5-oz can, case of 40
Friskies Shreds in Gravy Variety Pack Canned Cat Food, 5.5-oz can, case of 40
Friskies Shreds in Gravy Variety Pack Canned Cat Food, 5.5-oz can, case of 40
Friskies Shreds in Gravy Variety Pack Canned Cat Food, 5.5-oz can, case of 40
Friskies Shreds in Gravy Variety Pack Canned Cat Food, 5.5-oz can, case of 40

Friskies Shreds in Gravy Variety Pack Canned Cat Food, 5.5-oz can, case of 40

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
12,406
$30.46Chewy Price
($0.14/oz)
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Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Shreds With Beef in Gravy: Water, Liver, Chicken, Beef, Wheat Gluten

Food Flavor

Flavor Variety, Beef, Chicken, Turkey...

Packaging Type

Can
3
Meow Mix Original Choice Dry Cat Food, 22-lb bag
Meow Mix Original Choice Dry Cat Food, 22-lb bag
Meow Mix Original Choice Dry Cat Food, 22-lb bag
Meow Mix Original Choice Dry Cat Food, 22-lb bag
Meow Mix Original Choice Dry Cat Food, 22-lb bag
Meow Mix Original Choice Dry Cat Food, 22-lb bag
Meow Mix Original Choice Dry Cat Food, 22-lb bag
Meow Mix Original Choice Dry Cat Food, 22-lb bag

Meow Mix Original Choice Dry Cat Food, 22-lb bag

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
12,393
$22.98Chewy Price
($1.05/lb)
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Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Whole Ground Corn, Soybean Meal, Chicken By-product Meal, Corn Gluten Meal, Beef Tallow (preserved With Mixed Tocopherols)

Special Diet

With Grain

Food Flavor

Chicken, Turkey, Salmon, Poultry...
4
9 Lives Seafood & Poultry Favorites Variety Pack Canned Cat Food, 5.5-oz, case of 24
9 Lives Seafood & Poultry Favorites Variety Pack Canned Cat Food, 5.5-oz, case of 24
9 Lives Seafood & Poultry Favorites Variety Pack Canned Cat Food, 5.5-oz, case of 24
9 Lives Seafood & Poultry Favorites Variety Pack Canned Cat Food, 5.5-oz, case of 24
9 Lives Seafood & Poultry Favorites Variety Pack Canned Cat Food, 5.5-oz, case of 24
9 Lives Seafood & Poultry Favorites Variety Pack Canned Cat Food, 5.5-oz, case of 24

9 Lives Seafood & Poultry Favorites Variety Pack Canned Cat Food, 5.5-oz, case of 24

Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars
3,315
$15.36Chewy Price
($0.12/oz)
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Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Meaty Paté With Real Ocean Whitefish: Chicken, Meat-by-products, Water Sufficient For Processing, Liver, Ocean Whitefish

Food Flavor

Flavor Variety, Chicken, Poultry, Seafood & Fish

Packaging Type

Can
5
Purina Cat Chow Naturals Original with Added Vitamins, Minerals & Nutrients Dry Cat Food, 18-lb bag
Purina Cat Chow Naturals Original with Added Vitamins, Minerals & Nutrients Dry Cat Food, 18-lb bag
Purina Cat Chow Naturals Original with Added Vitamins, Minerals & Nutrients Dry Cat Food, 18-lb bag
Purina Cat Chow Naturals Original with Added Vitamins, Minerals & Nutrients Dry Cat Food, 18-lb bag
Purina Cat Chow Naturals Original with Added Vitamins, Minerals & Nutrients Dry Cat Food, 18-lb bag
Purina Cat Chow Naturals Original with Added Vitamins, Minerals & Nutrients Dry Cat Food, 18-lb bag
Purina Cat Chow Naturals Original with Added Vitamins, Minerals & Nutrients Dry Cat Food, 18-lb bag

Cat Chow Purina Cat Chow Naturals Original with Added Vitamins, Minerals & Nutrients Dry Cat Food, 18-lb bag

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
7,643
$25.98Chewy Price
($1.45/lb)
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Lifestage

Adult, All Lifestages

Top Ingredients

Chicken, Corn Protein Meal, Chicken By-Product Meal, Rice, Soybean Meal

Special Diet

High-Protein, Weight Control, Indoor, Natural...

Food Flavor

Chicken, Salmon, Poultry, Seafood & Fish
6
Meow Mix Tender Favorites Poultry & Beef Cat Food Trays Variety Pack, 2.75-oz tray, case of 24
Meow Mix Tender Favorites Poultry & Beef Cat Food Trays Variety Pack, 2.75-oz tray, case of 24
Meow Mix Tender Favorites Poultry & Beef Cat Food Trays Variety Pack, 2.75-oz tray, case of 24
Meow Mix Tender Favorites Poultry & Beef Cat Food Trays Variety Pack, 2.75-oz tray, case of 24
Meow Mix Tender Favorites Poultry & Beef Cat Food Trays Variety Pack, 2.75-oz tray, case of 24
Meow Mix Tender Favorites Poultry & Beef Cat Food Trays Variety Pack, 2.75-oz tray, case of 24
Meow Mix Tender Favorites Poultry & Beef Cat Food Trays Variety Pack, 2.75-oz tray, case of 24
Meow Mix Tender Favorites Poultry & Beef Cat Food Trays Variety Pack, 2.75-oz tray, case of 24

Meow Mix Tender Favorites Poultry & Beef Cat Food Trays Variety Pack, 2.75-oz tray, case of 24

Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars
1,950
$14.98Chewy Price
($0.23/oz)
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Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Tender Favorites with Real Chicken & Beef In Sauce: Fish Broth, Tuna, Chicken, Beef, Chicken Liver

Food Flavor

Flavor Variety, Chicken, Beef, Turkey...

Packaging Type

Tray
7
Friskies Seafood Sensations Salmon Tuna & Shrimp Dry Cat Food, 30-lb bag
Friskies Seafood Sensations Salmon Tuna & Shrimp Dry Cat Food, 30-lb bag
Friskies Seafood Sensations Salmon Tuna & Shrimp Dry Cat Food, 30-lb bag
Friskies Seafood Sensations Salmon Tuna & Shrimp Dry Cat Food, 30-lb bag
Friskies Seafood Sensations Salmon Tuna & Shrimp Dry Cat Food, 30-lb bag
Friskies Seafood Sensations Salmon Tuna & Shrimp Dry Cat Food, 30-lb bag
Friskies Seafood Sensations Salmon Tuna & Shrimp Dry Cat Food, 30-lb bag
Friskies Seafood Sensations Salmon Tuna & Shrimp Dry Cat Food, 30-lb bag
Friskies Seafood Sensations Salmon Tuna & Shrimp Dry Cat Food, 30-lb bag

Friskies Seafood Sensations Salmon Tuna & Shrimp Dry Cat Food, 30-lb bag

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
8,692
$24.82Chewy Price
($0.83/lb)
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Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Ground Yellow Corn, Corn Gluten Meal, Poultry By-Product Meal, Soybean Meal, Animal Fat Preserved With Mixed-Tocopherols

Food Flavor

Tuna, Seafood & Fish

Food Form

Dry Food
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Purina Friskies Seafood Favorites Wet Cat Food Variety Pack, 5.5-oz can, case of 32
Purina Friskies Seafood Favorites Wet Cat Food Variety Pack, 5.5-oz can, case of 32
Purina Friskies Seafood Favorites Wet Cat Food Variety Pack, 5.5-oz can, case of 32
Purina Friskies Seafood Favorites Wet Cat Food Variety Pack, 5.5-oz can, case of 32
Purina Friskies Seafood Favorites Wet Cat Food Variety Pack, 5.5-oz can, case of 32
Purina Friskies Seafood Favorites Wet Cat Food Variety Pack, 5.5-oz can, case of 32

Friskies Purina Friskies Seafood Favorites Wet Cat Food Variety Pack, 5.5-oz can, case of 32

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
5,833
$24.56Chewy Price
($0.14/oz)
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Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Mariner’s Catch: Meat By-Products, Water, Fish, Chicken, Poultry By-Products

Special Diet

With Grain

Food Flavor

Flavor Variety, Tuna, Seafood & Fish
9
Tiny Tiger Grain-Free Chunks in EXTRA Gravy Beef & Poultry Recipes Variety Pack Canned Cat Food, 3-oz can, case of 24
Tiny Tiger Grain-Free Chunks in EXTRA Gravy Beef & Poultry Recipes Variety Pack Canned Cat Food, 3-oz can, case of 24
Tiny Tiger Grain-Free Chunks in EXTRA Gravy Beef & Poultry Recipes Variety Pack Canned Cat Food, 3-oz can, case of 24
Tiny Tiger Grain-Free Chunks in EXTRA Gravy Beef & Poultry Recipes Variety Pack Canned Cat Food, 3-oz can, case of 24
Tiny Tiger Grain-Free Chunks in EXTRA Gravy Beef & Poultry Recipes Variety Pack Canned Cat Food, 3-oz can, case of 24
Tiny Tiger Grain-Free Chunks in EXTRA Gravy Beef & Poultry Recipes Variety Pack Canned Cat Food, 3-oz can, case of 24
Tiny Tiger Grain-Free Chunks in EXTRA Gravy Beef & Poultry Recipes Variety Pack Canned Cat Food, 3-oz can, case of 24
Tiny Tiger Grain-Free Chunks in EXTRA Gravy Beef & Poultry Recipes Variety Pack Canned Cat Food, 3-oz can, case of 24

Tiny Tiger Grain-Free Chunks in EXTRA Gravy Beef & Poultry Recipes Variety Pack Canned Cat Food, 3-oz can, case of 24

Rated 3.7 out of 5 stars
2,738
$17.99Chewy Price
($0.25/oz)
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Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Beef Recipe: Beef Broth, Beef, Animal Liver, Poultry, Meat By-Products

Special Diet

Gluten Free, No Corn No Wheat No Soy, Pea-Free, Grain-Free

Food Flavor

Flavor Variety, Beef, Chicken, Turkey...
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Temptations Adult Tasty Chicken Flavor Dry Cat Food, 13.5-lb bag
Temptations Adult Tasty Chicken Flavor Dry Cat Food, 13.5-lb bag
Temptations Adult Tasty Chicken Flavor Dry Cat Food, 13.5-lb bag
Temptations Adult Tasty Chicken Flavor Dry Cat Food, 13.5-lb bag
Temptations Adult Tasty Chicken Flavor Dry Cat Food, 13.5-lb bag
Temptations Adult Tasty Chicken Flavor Dry Cat Food, 13.5-lb bag
Temptations Adult Tasty Chicken Flavor Dry Cat Food, 13.5-lb bag
Temptations Adult Tasty Chicken Flavor Dry Cat Food, 13.5-lb bag

Temptations Adult Tasty Chicken Flavor Dry Cat Food, 13.5-lb bag

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
1,972
$15.73Chewy Price
($1.17/lb)
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Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Chicken By-Product Meal, Wheat, Ground Whole Grain Corn, Soybean Meal, Brewers Rice

Food Flavor

Poultry, Chicken

Food Form

Dry Food