10 Best Cat Foods for Indoor Cats 2026: According to Reviews | Chewy

The 10 Best Cat Foods for Indoor Cats

How we created this cat food list

We leveraged input from our veterinarians and artificial intelligence to identify key considerations to help you find the best cat foods for indoor cat.
We scanned thousands of customer reviews and ratings and scored each product based on its performance against each of the key considerations. We then considered how popular a product is with Chewy customers and combined that with its key consideration scores to create the list of the best cat foods for indoor cats.

Key cat food considerations

Digestive Health

Weight Management

Coat Health

Palatability

Our Top Picks

1
Purina ONE Tender Selects Blend with Real Chicken Digestive Formula Dry Cat Food, 16-lb bag
Purina ONE Tender Selects Blend with Real Chicken Digestive Formula Dry Cat Food, 16-lb bag
Purina ONE Tender Selects Blend with Real Chicken Digestive Formula Dry Cat Food, 16-lb bag
Purina ONE Tender Selects Blend with Real Chicken Digestive Formula Dry Cat Food, 16-lb bag
Purina ONE Tender Selects Blend with Real Chicken Digestive Formula Dry Cat Food, 16-lb bag
Purina ONE Tender Selects Blend with Real Chicken Digestive Formula Dry Cat Food, 16-lb bag
Purina ONE Tender Selects Blend with Real Chicken Digestive Formula Dry Cat Food, 16-lb bag

Purina ONE Tender Selects Blend with Real Chicken Digestive Formula Dry Cat Food, 16-lb bag

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
9,795
$33.48 Chewy Price
($2.10/lb)
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Our ratings

Digestive Health

4.5/5
Great

Weight Management

4.4/5
Great

Coat Health

4.4/5
Great

Palatability

4.4/5
Great

Is this cat food right for my pet?

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Chicken, Rice Flour, Corn Gluten Meal, Chicken By-Product Meal (Source Of Glucosamine), Beef Fat Naturally Preserved With Mixed-Tocopherols

Special Diet

High-Protein, Indoor, Natural, With Grain

Food Flavor

Turkey, Chicken, Poultry
2
Iams Proactive Health Indoor Weight & Hairball Care Chicken & Turkey Recipe Dry Cat Food, 22-lb bag
Iams Proactive Health Indoor Weight & Hairball Care Chicken & Turkey Recipe Dry Cat Food, 22-lb bag
Iams Proactive Health Indoor Weight & Hairball Care Chicken & Turkey Recipe Dry Cat Food, 22-lb bag
Iams Proactive Health Indoor Weight & Hairball Care Chicken & Turkey Recipe Dry Cat Food, 22-lb bag
Iams Proactive Health Indoor Weight & Hairball Care Chicken & Turkey Recipe Dry Cat Food, 22-lb bag
Iams Proactive Health Indoor Weight & Hairball Care Chicken & Turkey Recipe Dry Cat Food, 22-lb bag
Iams Proactive Health Indoor Weight & Hairball Care Chicken & Turkey Recipe Dry Cat Food, 22-lb bag
Iams Proactive Health Indoor Weight & Hairball Care Chicken & Turkey Recipe Dry Cat Food, 22-lb bag

Iams Proactive Health Indoor Weight & Hairball Care Chicken & Turkey Recipe Dry Cat Food, 22-lb bag

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
10,535
$39.98 Chewy Price
($1.82/lb)
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Our ratings

Digestive Health

4.5/5
Great

Weight Management

4.5/5
Great

Coat Health

4.4/5
Great

Palatability

4.4/5
Great

Is this cat food right for my pet?

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Chicken, Chicken By-Product Meal, Corn Grits, Corn Protein Meal, Ground Whole Grain Corn

Special Diet

Weight Control, Pea-Free, High Fiber, With Grain...

Food Flavor

Turkey, Chicken, Poultry
3
Blue Buffalo Wilderness Natures Evolutionary Diet Chicken High-Protein Grain-Free Adult Indoor Dry Cat Food, 11-lb bag
Blue Buffalo Wilderness Natures Evolutionary Diet Chicken High-Protein Grain-Free Adult Indoor Dry Cat Food, 11-lb bag
Blue Buffalo Wilderness Natures Evolutionary Diet Chicken High-Protein Grain-Free Adult Indoor Dry Cat Food, 11-lb bag
Blue Buffalo Wilderness Natures Evolutionary Diet Chicken High-Protein Grain-Free Adult Indoor Dry Cat Food, 11-lb bag
Blue Buffalo Wilderness Natures Evolutionary Diet Chicken High-Protein Grain-Free Adult Indoor Dry Cat Food, 11-lb bag
Blue Buffalo Wilderness Natures Evolutionary Diet Chicken High-Protein Grain-Free Adult Indoor Dry Cat Food, 11-lb bag
Blue Buffalo Wilderness Natures Evolutionary Diet Chicken High-Protein Grain-Free Adult Indoor Dry Cat Food, 11-lb bag
Blue Buffalo Wilderness Natures Evolutionary Diet Chicken High-Protein Grain-Free Adult Indoor Dry Cat Food, 11-lb bag
Blue Buffalo Wilderness Natures Evolutionary Diet Chicken High-Protein Grain-Free Adult Indoor Dry Cat Food, 11-lb bag

Blue Buffalo Wilderness Natures Evolutionary Diet Chicken High-Protein Grain-Free Adult Indoor Dry Cat Food, 11-lb bag

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
5,592
$44.98 Chewy Price
($4.09/lb)
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Our ratings

Digestive Health

4.6/5
Excellent

Weight Management

4.4/5
Great

Coat Health

4.5/5
Great

Palatability

4.4/5
Great

Is this cat food right for my pet?

Lifestage

Adult

Top Ingredients

Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Pea Protein, Peas, Tapioca Starch

Special Diet

High-Protein, Indoor, No Corn No Wheat No Soy, Natural...

Food Flavor

Chicken, Poultry
4
Hill's Science Diet Adult Indoor Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food, 15.5-lb bag
Hill's Science Diet Adult Indoor Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food, 15.5-lb bag
Hill's Science Diet Adult Indoor Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food, 15.5-lb bag
Hill's Science Diet Adult Indoor Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food, 15.5-lb bag
Hill's Science Diet Adult Indoor Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food, 15.5-lb bag
Hill's Science Diet Adult Indoor Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food, 15.5-lb bag
Hill's Science Diet Adult Indoor Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food, 15.5-lb bag
Hill's Science Diet Adult Indoor Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food, 15.5-lb bag
Hill's Science Diet Adult Indoor Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food, 15.5-lb bag

Hill's Science Diet Adult Indoor Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food, 15.5-lb bag

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
5,052
$63.99 Chewy Price
($4.13/lb)
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Our ratings

Digestive Health

4.5/5
Great

Weight Management

4.5/5
Great

Coat Health

4.4/5
Great

Palatability

4.4/5
Great

Is this cat food right for my pet?

Lifestage

Adult

Top Ingredients

Chicken, Whole Grain Wheat, Corn Protein Meal, Powdered Cellulose, Chicken Fat

Special Diet

With Grain, Indoor

Food Flavor

Chicken, Poultry
5
Fancy Feast Gems Mousse Salmon, Tuna, Chicken & Beef Halo of Savory Gravy Variety Pack Pate Wet Cat Food, 2-oz tray, 24 count
Fancy Feast Gems Mousse Salmon, Tuna, Chicken & Beef Halo of Savory Gravy Variety Pack Pate Wet Cat Food, 2-oz tray, 24 count
Fancy Feast Gems Mousse Salmon, Tuna, Chicken & Beef Halo of Savory Gravy Variety Pack Pate Wet Cat Food, 2-oz tray, 24 count
Fancy Feast Gems Mousse Salmon, Tuna, Chicken & Beef Halo of Savory Gravy Variety Pack Pate Wet Cat Food, 2-oz tray, 24 count
Fancy Feast Gems Mousse Salmon, Tuna, Chicken & Beef Halo of Savory Gravy Variety Pack Pate Wet Cat Food, 2-oz tray, 24 count
Fancy Feast Gems Mousse Salmon, Tuna, Chicken & Beef Halo of Savory Gravy Variety Pack Pate Wet Cat Food, 2-oz tray, 24 count
Fancy Feast Gems Mousse Salmon, Tuna, Chicken & Beef Halo of Savory Gravy Variety Pack Pate Wet Cat Food, 2-oz tray, 24 count
Fancy Feast Gems Mousse Salmon, Tuna, Chicken & Beef Halo of Savory Gravy Variety Pack Pate Wet Cat Food, 2-oz tray, 24 count

Fancy Feast Gems Mousse Salmon, Tuna, Chicken & Beef Halo of Savory Gravy Variety Pack Pate Wet Cat Food, 2-oz tray, 24 count

Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars
3,485
$23.64 Chewy Price
($0.50/oz)
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Our ratings

Digestive Health

4.3/5
Great

Weight Management

4.2/5
Great

Coat Health

4.3/5
Great

Palatability

4.2/5
Great

Is this cat food right for my pet?

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Salmon: Chicken Broth, Chicken, Meat By-Product, Liver, Salmon

Special Diet

Gluten Free, No Corn No Wheat No Soy, Flax-Free, Indoor...

Food Flavor

Flavor Variety, Chicken, Beef, Tuna...
6
Purina Pro Plan Adult Indoor Hairball Management Salmon & Rice Formula Dry Cat Food, 7-lb bag
Purina Pro Plan Adult Indoor Hairball Management Salmon & Rice Formula Dry Cat Food, 7-lb bag
Purina Pro Plan Adult Indoor Hairball Management Salmon & Rice Formula Dry Cat Food, 7-lb bag
Purina Pro Plan Adult Indoor Hairball Management Salmon & Rice Formula Dry Cat Food, 7-lb bag
Purina Pro Plan Adult Indoor Hairball Management Salmon & Rice Formula Dry Cat Food, 7-lb bag
Purina Pro Plan Adult Indoor Hairball Management Salmon & Rice Formula Dry Cat Food, 7-lb bag
Purina Pro Plan Adult Indoor Hairball Management Salmon & Rice Formula Dry Cat Food, 7-lb bag
Purina Pro Plan Adult Indoor Hairball Management Salmon & Rice Formula Dry Cat Food, 7-lb bag

Purina Pro Plan Adult Indoor Hairball Management Salmon & Rice Formula Dry Cat Food, 7-lb bag

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
1,798
$28.08 Chewy Price
($4.02/lb)
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Our ratings

Digestive Health

4.5/5
Great

Weight Management

4.4/5
Great

Coat Health

4.5/5
Great

Palatability

4.3/5
Great

Is this cat food right for my pet?

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Salmon, Rice, Corn Protein Meal, Chicken Meal, Wheat Flour

Special Diet

High-Protein, Weight Control, High Fiber, With Grain...

Food Flavor

Salmon, Seafood & Fish
7
Royal Canin Feline Health Nutrition Indoor Adult Dry Cat Food, 15-lb bag
Royal Canin Feline Health Nutrition Indoor Adult Dry Cat Food, 15-lb bag
Royal Canin Feline Health Nutrition Indoor Adult Dry Cat Food, 15-lb bag
Royal Canin Feline Health Nutrition Indoor Adult Dry Cat Food, 15-lb bag
Royal Canin Feline Health Nutrition Indoor Adult Dry Cat Food, 15-lb bag
Royal Canin Feline Health Nutrition Indoor Adult Dry Cat Food, 15-lb bag
Royal Canin Feline Health Nutrition Indoor Adult Dry Cat Food, 15-lb bag
Royal Canin Feline Health Nutrition Indoor Adult Dry Cat Food, 15-lb bag
Royal Canin Feline Health Nutrition Indoor Adult Dry Cat Food, 15-lb bag

Royal Canin Feline Health Nutrition Indoor Adult Dry Cat Food, 15-lb bag

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
3,196
$67.99 Chewy Price
($4.54/lb)

Our ratings

Digestive Health

4.6/5
Excellent

Weight Management

4.5/5
Great

Coat Health

4.5/5
Great

Palatability

4.5/5
Great

Is this cat food right for my pet?

Lifestage

Adult

Top Ingredients

Chicken Meal, Corn, Brewers Rice, Corn Gluten Meal, Wheat

Special Diet

With Grain, Indoor

Food Flavor

Chicken, Poultry
8
Rachael Ray Nutrish Whole Health Blend Indoor Complete Chicken with Lentils & Salmon Recipe Dry Cat Food, 14-lb bag
Rachael Ray Nutrish Whole Health Blend Indoor Complete Chicken with Lentils & Salmon Recipe Dry Cat Food, 14-lb bag
Rachael Ray Nutrish Whole Health Blend Indoor Complete Chicken with Lentils & Salmon Recipe Dry Cat Food, 14-lb bag
Rachael Ray Nutrish Whole Health Blend Indoor Complete Chicken with Lentils & Salmon Recipe Dry Cat Food, 14-lb bag
Rachael Ray Nutrish Whole Health Blend Indoor Complete Chicken with Lentils & Salmon Recipe Dry Cat Food, 14-lb bag
Rachael Ray Nutrish Whole Health Blend Indoor Complete Chicken with Lentils & Salmon Recipe Dry Cat Food, 14-lb bag
Rachael Ray Nutrish Whole Health Blend Indoor Complete Chicken with Lentils & Salmon Recipe Dry Cat Food, 14-lb bag
Rachael Ray Nutrish Whole Health Blend Indoor Complete Chicken with Lentils & Salmon Recipe Dry Cat Food, 14-lb bag

Rachael Ray Nutrish Whole Health Blend Indoor Complete Chicken with Lentils & Salmon Recipe Dry Cat Food, 14-lb bag

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
5,481
$27.47 Chewy Price
($1.97/lb)
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Our ratings

Digestive Health

4.4/5
Great

Weight Management

4.3/5
Great

Coat Health

4.4/5
Great

Palatability

4.3/5
Great

Is this cat food right for my pet?

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Chicken, Chicken Meal, Dried Peas, Brewers Rice, Corn Protein Concentrate

Special Diet

Weight Control, Indoor

Food Flavor

Chicken, Salmon, Poultry, Seafood & Fish
9
Tiki Cat Born Carnivore Indoor Health Chicken & Turkey Meal Dry Cat Food, 12-lb bag
Tiki Cat Born Carnivore Indoor Health Chicken & Turkey Meal Dry Cat Food, 12-lb bag
Tiki Cat Born Carnivore Indoor Health Chicken & Turkey Meal Dry Cat Food, 12-lb bag
Tiki Cat Born Carnivore Indoor Health Chicken & Turkey Meal Dry Cat Food, 12-lb bag
Tiki Cat Born Carnivore Indoor Health Chicken & Turkey Meal Dry Cat Food, 12-lb bag
Tiki Cat Born Carnivore Indoor Health Chicken & Turkey Meal Dry Cat Food, 12-lb bag
Tiki Cat Born Carnivore Indoor Health Chicken & Turkey Meal Dry Cat Food, 12-lb bag
Tiki Cat Born Carnivore Indoor Health Chicken & Turkey Meal Dry Cat Food, 12-lb bag
Tiki Cat Born Carnivore Indoor Health Chicken & Turkey Meal Dry Cat Food, 12-lb bag

Tiki Cat Born Carnivore Indoor Health Chicken & Turkey Meal Dry Cat Food, 12-lb bag

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
1,484
$43.69 Chewy Price
($3.65/lb)
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Our ratings

Digestive Health

4.4/5
Great

Weight Management

4.2/5
Great

Coat Health

4.4/5
Great

Palatability

4.3/5
Great

Is this cat food right for my pet?

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Chicken, Chicken Meal, Peas, Turkey Meal, Chickpeas

Special Diet

High-Protein, Indoor

Food Flavor

Chicken
10
Nutro Wholesome Essentials Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Indoor Dry Cat Food, 14-lb bag
Nutro Wholesome Essentials Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Indoor Dry Cat Food, 14-lb bag
Nutro Wholesome Essentials Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Indoor Dry Cat Food, 14-lb bag
Nutro Wholesome Essentials Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Indoor Dry Cat Food, 14-lb bag
Nutro Wholesome Essentials Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Indoor Dry Cat Food, 14-lb bag
Nutro Wholesome Essentials Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Indoor Dry Cat Food, 14-lb bag
Nutro Wholesome Essentials Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Indoor Dry Cat Food, 14-lb bag
Nutro Wholesome Essentials Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Indoor Dry Cat Food, 14-lb bag

Nutro Wholesome Essentials Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Indoor Dry Cat Food, 14-lb bag

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
1,409
$44.98 Chewy Price
($3.22/lb)
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Our ratings

Digestive Health

4.5/5
Great

Weight Management

4.4/5
Great

Coat Health

4.4/5
Great

Palatability

4.5/5
Great

Is this cat food right for my pet?

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Chicken, Chicken Meal, Brewers Rice, Pea Protein, Whole Grain Brown Rice

Special Diet

Natural, Weight Control, With Grain, Indoor

Food Flavor

Chicken, Poultry