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

The 10 Best Premium Cat Foods

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How we created this premium cat food list

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

Key premium cat food considerations

Digestibility

Ingredients

Nutritional Value

Palatability

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BFF Rainbow A Gogo Variety Pack Wet Cat Food Pouches, 3-oz, case of 12
BFF Rainbow A Gogo Variety Pack Wet Cat Food Pouches, 3-oz, case of 12
BFF Rainbow A Gogo Variety Pack Wet Cat Food Pouches, 3-oz, case of 12
BFF Rainbow A Gogo Variety Pack Wet Cat Food Pouches, 3-oz, case of 12
BFF Rainbow A Gogo Variety Pack Wet Cat Food Pouches, 3-oz, case of 12
BFF Rainbow A Gogo Variety Pack Wet Cat Food Pouches, 3-oz, case of 12
BFF Rainbow A Gogo Variety Pack Wet Cat Food Pouches, 3-oz, case of 12
BFF Rainbow A Gogo Variety Pack Wet Cat Food Pouches, 3-oz, case of 12
BFF Rainbow A Gogo Variety Pack Wet Cat Food Pouches, 3-oz, case of 12

BFF Rainbow A Gogo Variety Pack Wet Cat Food Pouches, 3-oz, case of 12

Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars
1,290
$16.99Chewy Price
($0.48/oz)
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Our ratings

Digestibility

4.4/5
Great

Ingredients

4.5/5
Great

Nutritional Value

4.4/5
Great

Palatability

4.3/5
Great

Is this premium cat food right for my pet?

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Tuna & Chicken – Charm Me: Tuna Broth, Tuna, Chicken, Tapioca Starch, Sunflower Oil

Special Diet

Gluten Free, Grain-Free, High-Protein, No Corn No Wheat No Soy...

Food Flavor

Flavor Variety, Tuna, Chicken, Salmon...
2
Wellness CORE Tiny Tasters Chicken, Chicken & Turkey Pate Land Variety Pack Grain-Free Cat Food Pouches, 1.75-oz, pack of 12
Wellness CORE Tiny Tasters Chicken, Chicken & Turkey Pate Land Variety Pack Grain-Free Cat Food Pouches, 1.75-oz, pack of 12
Wellness CORE Tiny Tasters Chicken, Chicken & Turkey Pate Land Variety Pack Grain-Free Cat Food Pouches, 1.75-oz, pack of 12
Wellness CORE Tiny Tasters Chicken, Chicken & Turkey Pate Land Variety Pack Grain-Free Cat Food Pouches, 1.75-oz, pack of 12
Wellness CORE Tiny Tasters Chicken, Chicken & Turkey Pate Land Variety Pack Grain-Free Cat Food Pouches, 1.75-oz, pack of 12
Wellness CORE Tiny Tasters Chicken, Chicken & Turkey Pate Land Variety Pack Grain-Free Cat Food Pouches, 1.75-oz, pack of 12
Wellness CORE Tiny Tasters Chicken, Chicken & Turkey Pate Land Variety Pack Grain-Free Cat Food Pouches, 1.75-oz, pack of 12
Wellness CORE Tiny Tasters Chicken, Chicken & Turkey Pate Land Variety Pack Grain-Free Cat Food Pouches, 1.75-oz, pack of 12

Wellness CORE Tiny Tasters Chicken, Chicken & Turkey Pate Land Variety Pack Grain-Free Cat Food Pouches, 1.75-oz, pack of 12

Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars
719
$15.19Chewy Price
($0.73/oz)
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Our ratings

Digestibility

4.4/5
Great

Ingredients

4.2/5
Great

Nutritional Value

4.4/5
Great

Palatability

4.3/5
Great

Is this premium cat food right for my pet?

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Chicken: Chicken, Chicken Broth, Water Sufficient For Processing, Natural Flavors, Tapioca Starch

Special Diet

High-Protein, Gluten Free, Pea-Free, Grain-Free

Food Flavor

Flavor Variety, Chicken, Poultry
3
Applaws Tuna Fillet Canned Cat Food, 2.47-oz, case of 24
Applaws Tuna Fillet Canned Cat Food, 2.47-oz, case of 24
Applaws Tuna Fillet Canned Cat Food, 2.47-oz, case of 24
Applaws Tuna Fillet Canned Cat Food, 2.47-oz, case of 24
Applaws Tuna Fillet Canned Cat Food, 2.47-oz, case of 24
Applaws Tuna Fillet Canned Cat Food, 2.47-oz, case of 24
Applaws Tuna Fillet Canned Cat Food, 2.47-oz, case of 24

Applaws Tuna Fillet Canned Cat Food, 2.47-oz, case of 24

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
570
$43.79Chewy Price
($0.74/oz)
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Our ratings

Digestibility

4.3/5
Great

Ingredients

4.3/5
Great

Nutritional Value

4.4/5
Great

Palatability

4.3/5
Great

Is this premium cat food right for my pet?

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Tuna Fillet, Fish Broth, Rice

Special Diet

Human-Grade, High-Protein, Limited Ingredient Diet, Natural...

Food Flavor

Tuna, Seafood & Fish
4
Weruva Paw Lickin' Chicken in Gravy Grain-Free Wet Cat Food, 3-oz, case of 24
Weruva Paw Lickin' Chicken in Gravy Grain-Free Wet Cat Food, 3-oz, case of 24
Weruva Paw Lickin' Chicken in Gravy Grain-Free Wet Cat Food, 3-oz, case of 24
Weruva Paw Lickin' Chicken in Gravy Grain-Free Wet Cat Food, 3-oz, case of 24
Weruva Paw Lickin' Chicken in Gravy Grain-Free Wet Cat Food, 3-oz, case of 24
Weruva Paw Lickin' Chicken in Gravy Grain-Free Wet Cat Food, 3-oz, case of 24
Weruva Paw Lickin' Chicken in Gravy Grain-Free Wet Cat Food, 3-oz, case of 24
Weruva Paw Lickin' Chicken in Gravy Grain-Free Wet Cat Food, 3-oz, case of 24
Weruva Paw Lickin' Chicken in Gravy Grain-Free Wet Cat Food, 3-oz, case of 24

Weruva Paw Lickin' Chicken in Gravy Grain-Free Wet Cat Food, 3-oz, case of 24

Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars
1,506
$41.99Chewy Price
($0.59/oz)
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Our ratings

Digestibility

4.3/5
Great

Ingredients

4.4/5
Great

Nutritional Value

4.5/5
Great

Palatability

4.2/5
Great

Is this premium cat food right for my pet?

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Chicken (Boneless, Skinless Breast), Chicken Broth, Potato Starch, Sunflower Seed Oil

Special Diet

Gluten Free, Pea-Free, Non-GMO, No Corn No Wheat No Soy...

Food Flavor

Chicken, Poultry
5
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
673
$37.09Chewy Price
($3.10/lb)
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Our ratings

Digestibility

4.4/5
Great

Ingredients

4.4/5
Great

Nutritional Value

4.4/5
Great

Palatability

4.3/5
Great

Is this premium 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
6
American Journey Landmark Broths Seafood Variety Pack Wet Cat Food Complement Pouches, 1.4 oz case of 12
American Journey Landmark Broths Seafood Variety Pack Wet Cat Food Complement Pouches, 1.4 oz case of 12
American Journey Landmark Broths Seafood Variety Pack Wet Cat Food Complement Pouches, 1.4 oz case of 12
American Journey Landmark Broths Seafood Variety Pack Wet Cat Food Complement Pouches, 1.4 oz case of 12
American Journey Landmark Broths Seafood Variety Pack Wet Cat Food Complement Pouches, 1.4 oz case of 12
American Journey Landmark Broths Seafood Variety Pack Wet Cat Food Complement Pouches, 1.4 oz case of 12
American Journey Landmark Broths Seafood Variety Pack Wet Cat Food Complement Pouches, 1.4 oz case of 12
American Journey Landmark Broths Seafood Variety Pack Wet Cat Food Complement Pouches, 1.4 oz case of 12
American Journey Landmark Broths Seafood Variety Pack Wet Cat Food Complement Pouches, 1.4 oz case of 12

American Journey Landmark Broths Seafood Variety Pack Wet Cat Food Complement Pouches, 1.4 oz case of 12

Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars
721
$13.34Chewy Price
($0.80/oz)
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Our ratings

Digestibility

4.5/5
Great

Ingredients

4.6/5
Excellent

Nutritional Value

4.5/5
Great

Palatability

4.4/5
Great

Is this premium cat food right for my pet?

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Tuna, Shrimp and Whitefish Recipe: Fish Broth, Tuna, Shrimp, Tilapia

Special Diet

Grain-Free, No Corn No Wheat No Soy, Natural

Food Flavor

Flavor Variety, Tuna, Shrimp, Salmon...
7
Stella & Chewy's Chick Chick Chicken Dinner Morsels Freeze-Dried Raw Cat Food, 18-oz bag
Stella & Chewy's Chick Chick Chicken Dinner Morsels Freeze-Dried Raw Cat Food, 18-oz bag
Stella & Chewy's Chick Chick Chicken Dinner Morsels Freeze-Dried Raw Cat Food, 18-oz bag
Stella & Chewy's Chick Chick Chicken Dinner Morsels Freeze-Dried Raw Cat Food, 18-oz bag
Stella & Chewy's Chick Chick Chicken Dinner Morsels Freeze-Dried Raw Cat Food, 18-oz bag
Stella & Chewy's Chick Chick Chicken Dinner Morsels Freeze-Dried Raw Cat Food, 18-oz bag
Stella & Chewy's Chick Chick Chicken Dinner Morsels Freeze-Dried Raw Cat Food, 18-oz bag
Stella & Chewy's Chick Chick Chicken Dinner Morsels Freeze-Dried Raw Cat Food, 18-oz bag
Stella & Chewy's Chick Chick Chicken Dinner Morsels Freeze-Dried Raw Cat Food, 18-oz bag

Stella & Chewy's Chick Chick Chicken Dinner Morsels Freeze-Dried Raw Cat Food, 18-oz bag

Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars
1,494
$46.99Chewy Price
($2.62/oz)
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Our ratings

Digestibility

4.2/5
Great

Ingredients

4.3/5
Great

Nutritional Value

4.4/5
Great

Palatability

4.1/5
Great

Is this premium cat food right for my pet?

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Chicken with Ground Bone Chicken Liver, Chicken Gizzard, Pumpkin Seed, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Phosphate

Special Diet

Grain-Free, Gluten Free, Limited Ingredient Diet, Raw...

Food Flavor

Chicken, Poultry
8
Farmina N&D Ocean Herring & Orange Adult Grain-Free Dry Cat Food, 3.3-lb bag
Farmina N&D Ocean Herring & Orange Adult Grain-Free Dry Cat Food, 3.3-lb bag
Farmina N&D Ocean Herring & Orange Adult Grain-Free Dry Cat Food, 3.3-lb bag
Farmina N&D Ocean Herring & Orange Adult Grain-Free Dry Cat Food, 3.3-lb bag
Farmina N&D Ocean Herring & Orange Adult Grain-Free Dry Cat Food, 3.3-lb bag
Farmina N&D Ocean Herring & Orange Adult Grain-Free Dry Cat Food, 3.3-lb bag
Farmina N&D Ocean Herring & Orange Adult Grain-Free Dry Cat Food, 3.3-lb bag
Farmina N&D Ocean Herring & Orange Adult Grain-Free Dry Cat Food, 3.3-lb bag
Farmina N&D Ocean Herring & Orange Adult Grain-Free Dry Cat Food, 3.3-lb bag

Farmina N&D Ocean Herring & Orange Adult Grain-Free Dry Cat Food, 3.3-lb bag

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
361
$34.99Chewy Price
($10.61/lb)
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Our ratings

Digestibility

4.7/5
Excellent

Ingredients

4.7/5
Excellent

Nutritional Value

4.7/5
Excellent

Palatability

4.6/5
Excellent

Is this premium cat food right for my pet?

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Herring, Dehydrated Herring, Sweet Potatoes, Herring Oil, Dried Whole Eggs

Special Diet

Low Glycemic, Gluten Free, Non-GMO, Natural...

Food Flavor

Seafood & Fish
9
Instinct Raw Boost Mixers Grain-Free Digestive Health Recipe Freeze-Dried Cat Food Topper, 5.5-oz bag
Instinct Raw Boost Mixers Grain-Free Digestive Health Recipe Freeze-Dried Cat Food Topper, 5.5-oz bag
Instinct Raw Boost Mixers Grain-Free Digestive Health Recipe Freeze-Dried Cat Food Topper, 5.5-oz bag
Instinct Raw Boost Mixers Grain-Free Digestive Health Recipe Freeze-Dried Cat Food Topper, 5.5-oz bag
Instinct Raw Boost Mixers Grain-Free Digestive Health Recipe Freeze-Dried Cat Food Topper, 5.5-oz bag
Instinct Raw Boost Mixers Grain-Free Digestive Health Recipe Freeze-Dried Cat Food Topper, 5.5-oz bag
Instinct Raw Boost Mixers Grain-Free Digestive Health Recipe Freeze-Dried Cat Food Topper, 5.5-oz bag
Instinct Raw Boost Mixers Grain-Free Digestive Health Recipe Freeze-Dried Cat Food Topper, 5.5-oz bag
Instinct Raw Boost Mixers Grain-Free Digestive Health Recipe Freeze-Dried Cat Food Topper, 5.5-oz bag

Instinct Raw Boost Mixers Grain-Free Digestive Health Recipe Freeze-Dried Cat Food Topper, 5.5-oz bag

Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars
898
$15.99Chewy Price
($2.91/oz)
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Our ratings

Digestibility

4.5/5
Great

Ingredients

4.6/5
Excellent

Nutritional Value

4.6/5
Excellent

Palatability

4.2/5
Great

Is this premium cat food right for my pet?

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Chicken (including Ground Chicken Bone), Chicken Liver, Pumpkinseeds, Chicken Heart, Dried Pumpkin

Special Diet

No Corn No Wheat No Soy, Pea-Free, Raw, Natural...

Food Flavor

Chicken, Poultry
10
Merrick Purrfect Bistro Grain-Free Chicken Pate Canned Cat Food, 5.5-oz, case of 24
Merrick Purrfect Bistro Grain-Free Chicken Pate Canned Cat Food, 5.5-oz, case of 24
Merrick Purrfect Bistro Grain-Free Chicken Pate Canned Cat Food, 5.5-oz, case of 24
Merrick Purrfect Bistro Grain-Free Chicken Pate Canned Cat Food, 5.5-oz, case of 24
Merrick Purrfect Bistro Grain-Free Chicken Pate Canned Cat Food, 5.5-oz, case of 24
Merrick Purrfect Bistro Grain-Free Chicken Pate Canned Cat Food, 5.5-oz, case of 24
Merrick Purrfect Bistro Grain-Free Chicken Pate Canned Cat Food, 5.5-oz, case of 24
Merrick Purrfect Bistro Grain-Free Chicken Pate Canned Cat Food, 5.5-oz, case of 24
Merrick Purrfect Bistro Grain-Free Chicken Pate Canned Cat Food, 5.5-oz, case of 24

Merrick Purrfect Bistro Grain-Free Chicken Pate Canned Cat Food, 5.5-oz, case of 24

Rated 4.1 out of 5 stars
728
$59.52Chewy Price
($0.46/oz)
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Our ratings

Digestibility

4.2/5
Great

Ingredients

4.3/5
Great

Nutritional Value

4.3/5
Great

Palatability

4.3/5
Great

Is this premium cat food right for my pet?

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Deboned Chicken, Chicken Liver, Chicken Broth, Dried Egg Product, Natural Flavors

Special Diet

Natural, High-Protein, Gluten Free, No Corn No Wheat No Soy...

Food Flavor

Chicken, Poultry