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Best Kitten Food

How we created this kitten food list

We leveraged input from our veterinarians and artificial intelligence to identify key considerations to help you find the best kitten food.
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 kitten foods.

Key kitten food considerations

Nutritional Content

Digestive Health

Palatability

Allergy and Sensitivity

Our Top Picks

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

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

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
10,183
$33.48 Chewy Price
($2.10/lb)
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Our ratings

Nutritional Content

4.5/5
Great

Digestive Health

4.5/5
Great

Palatability

4.4/5
Great

Allergy and Sensitivity

4.5/5
Great

Is this kitten food right for my pet?

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Chicken, Rice, Chicken By-Product Meal, Corn Protein Meal, Beef Fat Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols

Special Diet

With Grain, Indoor, Natural, High-Protein

Food Flavor

Chicken, Turkey, Poultry
2
Iams Proactive Health Healthy Adult Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food, 22-lb bag
Iams Proactive Health Healthy Adult Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food, 22-lb bag
Iams Proactive Health Healthy Adult Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food, 22-lb bag
Iams Proactive Health Healthy Adult Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food, 22-lb bag
Iams Proactive Health Healthy Adult Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food, 22-lb bag
Iams Proactive Health Healthy Adult Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food, 22-lb bag
Iams Proactive Health Healthy Adult Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food, 22-lb bag
Iams Proactive Health Healthy Adult Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food, 22-lb bag

Iams Proactive Health Healthy Adult Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food, 22-lb bag

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
6,463
$39.98 Chewy Price
($1.82/lb)
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Our ratings

Nutritional Content

4.6/5
Excellent

Digestive Health

4.6/5
Excellent

Palatability

4.5/5
Great

Allergy and Sensitivity

4.6/5
Excellent

Is this kitten food right for my pet?

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

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

Special Diet

With Grain, Pea-Free

Food Flavor

Chicken, Poultry
3
Purina Pro Plan Chicken & Rice Formula with Probiotics High Protein Cat Food, 16-lb bag
Purina Pro Plan Chicken & Rice Formula with Probiotics High Protein Cat Food, 16-lb bag
Purina Pro Plan Chicken & Rice Formula with Probiotics High Protein Cat Food, 16-lb bag
Purina Pro Plan Chicken & Rice Formula with Probiotics High Protein Cat Food, 16-lb bag
Purina Pro Plan Chicken & Rice Formula with Probiotics High Protein Cat Food, 16-lb bag
Purina Pro Plan Chicken & Rice Formula with Probiotics High Protein Cat Food, 16-lb bag
Purina Pro Plan Chicken & Rice Formula with Probiotics High Protein Cat Food, 16-lb bag
Purina Pro Plan Chicken & Rice Formula with Probiotics High Protein Cat Food, 16-lb bag
Purina Pro Plan Chicken & Rice Formula with Probiotics High Protein Cat Food, 16-lb bag

Purina Pro Plan Chicken & Rice Formula with Probiotics High Protein Cat Food, 16-lb bag

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
5,517
$53.48 Chewy Price
($3.35/lb)
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Our ratings

Nutritional Content

4.6/5
Excellent

Digestive Health

4.6/5
Excellent

Palatability

4.5/5
Great

Allergy and Sensitivity

4.6/5
Excellent

Is this kitten food right for my pet?

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Chicken, Rice, Corn Protein Meal, Poultry By-Product Meal, Wheat Flour

Special Diet

With Grain, High-Protein

Food Flavor

Chicken, Poultry
4
Kitten Chow Year One Essentials Nutrients with Real Chicken High-Protein Kitten Dry Cat Food, 14-lb bag
Kitten Chow Year One Essentials Nutrients with Real Chicken High-Protein Kitten Dry Cat Food, 14-lb bag
Kitten Chow Year One Essentials Nutrients with Real Chicken High-Protein Kitten Dry Cat Food, 14-lb bag
Kitten Chow Year One Essentials Nutrients with Real Chicken High-Protein Kitten Dry Cat Food, 14-lb bag
Kitten Chow Year One Essentials Nutrients with Real Chicken High-Protein Kitten Dry Cat Food, 14-lb bag
Kitten Chow Year One Essentials Nutrients with Real Chicken High-Protein Kitten Dry Cat Food, 14-lb bag
Kitten Chow Year One Essentials Nutrients with Real Chicken High-Protein Kitten Dry Cat Food, 14-lb bag
Kitten Chow Year One Essentials Nutrients with Real Chicken High-Protein Kitten Dry Cat Food, 14-lb bag

Kitten Chow Year One Essentials Nutrients with Real Chicken High-Protein Kitten Dry Cat Food, 14-lb bag

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
7,476
$18.28 Chewy Price
($1.31/lb)
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Our ratings

Nutritional Content

4.5/5
Great

Digestive Health

4.5/5
Great

Palatability

4.5/5
Great

Allergy and Sensitivity

4.5/5
Great

Is this kitten food right for my pet?

Lifestage

Kitten

Top Ingredients

Poultry By-Product Meal, Corn Protein Meal, Rice, Soybean Meal, Animal Fat Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols

Special Diet

With Grain, Pea-Free, Natural, High-Protein

Food Flavor

Chicken, Poultry
5
Fancy Feast Kitten Classic Pate Tender Poultry & Fish Variety Pack Canned Wet Cat Food 3-oz, case of 24
Fancy Feast Kitten Classic Pate Tender Poultry & Fish Variety Pack Canned Wet Cat Food 3-oz, case of 24
Fancy Feast Kitten Classic Pate Tender Poultry & Fish Variety Pack Canned Wet Cat Food 3-oz, case of 24
Fancy Feast Kitten Classic Pate Tender Poultry & Fish Variety Pack Canned Wet Cat Food 3-oz, case of 24
Fancy Feast Kitten Classic Pate Tender Poultry & Fish Variety Pack Canned Wet Cat Food 3-oz, case of 24
Fancy Feast Kitten Classic Pate Tender Poultry & Fish Variety Pack Canned Wet Cat Food 3-oz, case of 24
Fancy Feast Kitten Classic Pate Tender Poultry & Fish Variety Pack Canned Wet Cat Food 3-oz, case of 24
Fancy Feast Kitten Classic Pate Tender Poultry & Fish Variety Pack Canned Wet Cat Food 3-oz, case of 24

Fancy Feast Kitten Classic Pate Tender Poultry & Fish Variety Pack Canned Wet Cat Food 3-oz, case of 24

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
9,434
$22.86 Chewy Price
($0.32/oz)
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Our ratings

Nutritional Content

4.4/5
Great

Digestive Health

4.4/5
Great

Palatability

4.5/5
Great

Allergy and Sensitivity

4.3/5
Great

Is this kitten food right for my pet?

Lifestage

Kitten

Top Ingredients

Chicken Feast: Chicken, Meat By-products, Liver, Chicken Broth, Fish

Food Flavor

Flavor Variety, Chicken, Turkey, Salmon...

Packaging Type

Can
6
Inaba Churu for Kittens Chicken Recipe Puree Grain-Free Lickable Cat Treats, 0.5-oz tube, 4 count
Inaba Churu for Kittens Chicken Recipe Puree Grain-Free Lickable Cat Treats, 0.5-oz tube, 4 count
Inaba Churu for Kittens Chicken Recipe Puree Grain-Free Lickable Cat Treats, 0.5-oz tube, 4 count
Inaba Churu for Kittens Chicken Recipe Puree Grain-Free Lickable Cat Treats, 0.5-oz tube, 4 count
Inaba Churu for Kittens Chicken Recipe Puree Grain-Free Lickable Cat Treats, 0.5-oz tube, 4 count
Inaba Churu for Kittens Chicken Recipe Puree Grain-Free Lickable Cat Treats, 0.5-oz tube, 4 count
Inaba Churu for Kittens Chicken Recipe Puree Grain-Free Lickable Cat Treats, 0.5-oz tube, 4 count
Inaba Churu for Kittens Chicken Recipe Puree Grain-Free Lickable Cat Treats, 0.5-oz tube, 4 count

Inaba Churu for Kittens Chicken Recipe Puree Grain-Free Lickable Cat Treats, 0.5-oz tube, 4 count

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
1,745
$2.59 Chewy Price
($1.30/oz)
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Our ratings

Nutritional Content

4.5/5
Great

Digestive Health

4.4/5
Great

Palatability

4.5/5
Great

Allergy and Sensitivity

4.7/5
Excellent

Is this kitten food right for my pet?

Lifestage

Kitten

Top Ingredients

Water, Chicken, Tapioca Starch, Natural Flavors, Guar Gum

Special Diet

Low Glycemic, Low Fat, High-Protein, Grain-Free

Food Flavor

Chicken, Poultry
7
Temptations Chicken & Dairy Flavor Crunchy & Soft Kitten Treats, 6.3-oz bag
Temptations Chicken & Dairy Flavor Crunchy & Soft Kitten Treats, 6.3-oz bag
Temptations Chicken & Dairy Flavor Crunchy & Soft Kitten Treats, 6.3-oz bag
Temptations Chicken & Dairy Flavor Crunchy & Soft Kitten Treats, 6.3-oz bag
Temptations Chicken & Dairy Flavor Crunchy & Soft Kitten Treats, 6.3-oz bag
Temptations Chicken & Dairy Flavor Crunchy & Soft Kitten Treats, 6.3-oz bag
Temptations Chicken & Dairy Flavor Crunchy & Soft Kitten Treats, 6.3-oz bag
Temptations Chicken & Dairy Flavor Crunchy & Soft Kitten Treats, 6.3-oz bag
Temptations Chicken & Dairy Flavor Crunchy & Soft Kitten Treats, 6.3-oz bag

Temptations Chicken & Dairy Flavor Crunchy & Soft Kitten Treats, 6.3-oz bag

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
2,285
$3.98 Chewy Price
($0.64/oz)
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Our ratings

Nutritional Content

4.5/5
Great

Digestive Health

4.3/5
Great

Palatability

4.5/5
Great

Allergy and Sensitivity

4.6/5
Excellent

Is this kitten food right for my pet?

Lifestage

Kitten

Top Ingredients

Chicken By-Product Meal, Ground Corn, Animal Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Wheat Flour, Brewers Rice

Food Flavor

Chicken

Packaging Type

Bag
8
Royal Canin Feline Health Nutrition Kitten Dry Cat Food, 7-lb bag
Royal Canin Feline Health Nutrition Kitten Dry Cat Food, 7-lb bag
Royal Canin Feline Health Nutrition Kitten Dry Cat Food, 7-lb bag
Royal Canin Feline Health Nutrition Kitten Dry Cat Food, 7-lb bag
Royal Canin Feline Health Nutrition Kitten Dry Cat Food, 7-lb bag
Royal Canin Feline Health Nutrition Kitten Dry Cat Food, 7-lb bag
Royal Canin Feline Health Nutrition Kitten Dry Cat Food, 7-lb bag
Royal Canin Feline Health Nutrition Kitten Dry Cat Food, 7-lb bag

Royal Canin Feline Health Nutrition Kitten Dry Cat Food, 7-lb bag

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
2,317
$41.99 Chewy Price
($6.00/lb)
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Our ratings

Nutritional Content

4.7/5
Excellent

Digestive Health

4.6/5
Excellent

Palatability

4.7/5
Excellent

Allergy and Sensitivity

4.6/5
Excellent

Is this kitten food right for my pet?

Lifestage

Kitten

Top Ingredients

Chicken By-Product Meal, Brown Rice, Brewers Rice, Chicken Fat, Wheat Gluten

Special Diet

With Grain

Food Flavor

Chicken, Poultry
9
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
5,652
$24.97 Chewy Price
($1.79/lb)
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Our ratings

Nutritional Content

4.4/5
Great

Digestive Health

4.4/5
Great

Palatability

4.3/5
Great

Allergy and Sensitivity

4.4/5
Great

Is this kitten food right for my pet?

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

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

Special Diet

Indoor, Weight Control

Food Flavor

Chicken, Salmon, Seafood & Fish, Poultry
10
Hill's Science Diet Kitten Healthy Development Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food, 15.5-lb bag
Hill's Science Diet Kitten Healthy Development Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food, 15.5-lb bag
Hill's Science Diet Kitten Healthy Development Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food, 15.5-lb bag
Hill's Science Diet Kitten Healthy Development Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food, 15.5-lb bag
Hill's Science Diet Kitten Healthy Development Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food, 15.5-lb bag
Hill's Science Diet Kitten Healthy Development Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food, 15.5-lb bag
Hill's Science Diet Kitten Healthy Development Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food, 15.5-lb bag
Hill's Science Diet Kitten Healthy Development Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food, 15.5-lb bag

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

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
2,352
$63.99 Chewy Price
($4.13/lb)
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Our ratings

Nutritional Content

4.6/5
Excellent

Digestive Health

4.5/5
Great

Palatability

4.5/5
Great

Allergy and Sensitivity

4.5/5
Great

Is this kitten food right for my pet?

Lifestage

Kitten

Top Ingredients

Chicken, Brown Rice, Wheat Gluten, Chicken Fat, Cracked Pearled Barley

Special Diet

With Grain

Food Flavor

Chicken, Poultry