Essence Ranch & Meadow Recipe Grain-Free Dry Cat Food, 4-lb bag

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  • High-Protein
  • Natural
  • No Corn No Wheat No Soy
  • Grain-Free
  • Vitamins & Minerals
  • Made in USA
  • All Lifestages

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  • Premium, dry cat food made from sustainable animal sources.
  • High in protein.
  • Made without poultry or fish.
  • Grain-free recipe.
  • Free of potatoes.

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10 Customer Questions

interested in purchasing Essence . Where is it made ?? Is it a USA product ??

Answer by Chewy • Feb 22, 2021
All Essence recipes are manufactured in the heart of the United States, in Minnesota and South Dakota.

What is the carbohydrate content?

Answer by Chewy • Jul 29, 2021
This food has a 22.00% carbohydrate content.

What is the phosphorous percentage on a dry matter basis?

Answer by Chewy • Jul 29, 2021
Essence only has the amounts As Fed. The Phosphorus amount is a minimum of 1%.

Does it contain ash and how much please

Answer by Chewy • Sep 25, 2023
This recipe has an ash content of 10.9% as fed and 11.70% on a dry matter basis. 
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Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars
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Nutritional Value

77% Positive

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70% Positive

83 Customer Reviews

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Kimberly on Nov 27, 2025

Didn't bother my two cats with allergies

One cat is allergic to fish, another of my cats is allergic to chicken and beef, let me tell you how difficult it is to find food they both like and they like this

One cat is allergic to fish, another of my cats is allergic to chicken and beef, let me tell you how difficult it is to find food they both like and they like this one and it is the only so far they both can eat without diahrrea or any issues.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Yvonne on Oct 28, 2025

My cat hated it

My cat doesn't like the food. He just goes over to his dish, smells it and then begs for his old food. I only tried this food because chewy was out of stock of his

My cat doesn't like the food. He just goes over to his dish, smells it and then begs for his old food. I only tried this food because chewy was out of stock of his regular food that DOESN'T trigger his allergies. I thought I'd give this stuff a try...but the small amount he was willing to try sigh, triggered his allergies.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Christine on Nov 22, 2025

Good Ingredients, But Caused Allergic Reaction In Cat

I was looking for a chicken-free alternative and the Essence Ranch and Meadow Dry fit the bill. My cat loved this food, but unfortunately he ended up experiencing

I was looking for a chicken-free alternative and the Essence Ranch and Meadow Dry fit the bill. My cat loved this food, but unfortunately he ended up experiencing a bad reaction, which led to severe itching and dry, flaky skin.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Emira on Aug 27, 2025

Great ingredients, amazing products

I have incredibly picky cats, so when I saw my two boys gobbling this food up, I let out a big sigh of relief. I like to switch up their food from time to time because

I have incredibly picky cats, so when I saw my two boys gobbling this food up, I let out a big sigh of relief. I like to switch up their food from time to time because everyone deserves to eat different meals throughout their lives and I was hesitant to make this purchase because the food IS costly but I looked over their ingredients and I decided to give it a go and they love it! Finding high quality dry foods is really hard and I truly appreciate the work this company puts into their meals. Their bags are vacuum sealed too! The only complaint I’d have is that the seal on my bag was broken so I was unable to reseal the bag but they ate it so quickly it doesn’t really matter. Will be purchasing again!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Courtney on Aug 16, 2025

Staple in our House

We have a cat with several food allergies and this food not only avoids 95+% of those, its also a food all the cats enjoy and love to eat on a regular basis. We

We have a cat with several food allergies and this food not only avoids 95+% of those, its also a food all the cats enjoy and love to eat on a regular basis. We do know that just like people, our cats dont like eating the same thing every day, so we rotate a few others. However, this is always on hand just in case anything new we try isnt something they are thrilled about, lol.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By TeeCee on Jul 8, 2025

Great Nutrition/ Allergies gone

My now 12 year old cat became severely allergic to chicken and fish about 3 years ago. We did switch to prescription food, but I did not think it provided sufficient

My now 12 year old cat became severely allergic to chicken and fish about 3 years ago. We did switch to prescription food, but I did not think it provided sufficient nutrition. Struggled for some time. Could not find another kibble that met her needs...and perked her appetite. In addition, she had resisted wet food gor most of her life . Enter Essence Ranch & Meadow. She loves it and has even started eating canned cat food along with the kibble. I change up with single ingredient rabbit and beef wet food, but Ranch & Meadow dry is the only kibble Layla eats in rotation with her prescription diet. She's allergy free, healthier, glossier and lively as a five year old. Thank you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Lauren on Jun 11, 2025

Loved by my cats!

Of course, wet food is better for cats, but I feed my cats both wet and dry food when I need to. This bag (the 4 pound, at least) is resealable, which is a major

Of course, wet food is better for cats, but I feed my cats both wet and dry food when I need to. This bag (the 4 pound, at least) is resealable, which is a major plus to me. For a dry food, the ingredients are surprisingly good, and if you're gonna go with dry, this is a good brand that doesn't totally break the bank. I also like to avoid food with fish in it because one of my cats has a sensitivity, so the Ranch and Meadow and Air and Gamefowl recipes are perfect for her and I haven't had any issues there. My cats seem to prefer Ranch and Meadow, but love both. Overall, I highly recommend!

Rated 2 out of 5 stars
By Maribel on Aug 6, 2025

My kitty would not eat it.

I'm sure the food is good quality and very healthy but she turned up her nose at it. I gave it to my daughter whose kitty loves it.

I'm sure the food is good quality and very healthy but she turned up her nose at it. I gave it to my daughter whose kitty loves it.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars
By Diane on Jul 4, 2025

My 3 cats

Neither of my 3 cats really care for this food. Two will eventually eat it. For the price, I thought my cats would surely love it.

Neither of my 3 cats really care for this food. Two will eventually eat it. For the price, I thought my cats would surely love it.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Jill on Aug 22, 2025

Wanted to try this

This product sounds wonderful but none of my 9 cats would go near it.

This product sounds wonderful but none of my 9 cats would go near it.