Last updated Dec 11, 2023
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Furry Wonder cat food recipes are rich in selected proteins and nutrients that cats need to thrive. The company specializes in raw, freeze-dried cat food products. We’ve rated Furry Wonder cat food on ingredient quality, species-appropriateness, customer reviews, recalls, and more. Read our Furry Wonder cat food review to learn how this brand stacks up.
The Cats.com Standard—Rating Furry Wonder Cat Food On What Matters
We’ve rated the brand on six key criteria for quality. Here’s how it rates in each of these six crucial areas.
Ratings
- Species-Appropriateness – 4/5
- Ingredient Quality – 5/5
- Product Variety – 2/5
- Customer Experience – 4/5
- Recall History – 4/5
Overall Score: 3.8/5
In total, we give Furry Wonder cat food a 19 out of 25.
Why Trust Cats.com
To write this review, I performed thorough brand research on Furry Wonder and tested three of their products with my own cats. My research spanned the brand’s website and social media accounts, as well as unaffiliated review sites and customer critiques.
I personally purchased three Furry Wonder recipes at full retail price and tested them with my three cats: Bagel, Biscuit, and Munchkin. During testing, I evaluated each product for its appearance, palatability, texture, and general appeal. I also analyzed the information on the product labels, including the list of ingredients and guaranteed analysis.
After in-depth research and testing, I rated Furry Wonder in six key categories according to the Cats.com standard.
About Furry Wonder
Furry Wonder is a freeze-dried raw pet food company that offers a limited selection of products for both dogs and cats. This pet food brand is focused on whole-food nutrition for pets, with marketing materials mentioning ethical sourcing and meat-first formulations.
In 2023, Furry Wonder was a Silver Winner in the MUSE Design Awards in the Packaging Design category for animal and pet products. This appears to coincide with Furry Wonder’s entrance into the pet food industry, so the brand is still very new.
Seemingly having been founded in 2023, Furry Wonder has already gone through several changes in recipe formulation and product availability. Communication from the brand suggests these changes were made in an effort to include more local ingredients in their products. Despite the changing recipes, Furry Wonder cat food remains a species-appropriate choice built on a foundation of animal ingredients.
Sourcing and Manufacturing
Furry Wonder is based in Seattle, Washington, and their products are made with US-sourced ingredients. Though Furry Wonder doesn’t own their own manufacturing facilities, their products are made in the United States in Wisconsin. Furry Wonder was originally unclear about the sourcing of their ingredients but now lists the states from which its primary proteins are sourced.
Furry Wonder pet foods are freeze-dried at temperatures between -35°C and -40°C. This process enables the raw ingredients to retain their original appearance and nutritional properties while increasing shelf life. The result is a lightweight, low-moisture product that is designed to be rehydrated before feeding.
Furry Wonder claims to follow nutrition requirements established by numerous international regulators, including the FDA, the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO), the Pet Food Manufacturers Association (PFMA), and the European Pet Food Industry Federation (FEDIAF). The products are also subjected to three-party inspections—pre-production, finished goods, and reserve sample—to ensure quality and safety.
Recall History
Because Furry Wonder appears to be very new to the market, there is limited information available about the brand’s history. I didn’t find any evidence of product recalls. Lack of recalls is always a good thing, but brands without an established history in the industry generally don’t receive a perfect score in this area.
What Kinds Of Cat Food Does Furry Wonder Offer?
Furry Wonder currently only offers freeze-dried raw cat food formulas. Each recipe is formulated to support key aspects of feline health and wellness, such as digestion, immunity, growth, or skin health. The food is available in patty-like “Mighty Nuggets” or smaller “Mighty Bites.”
The four formulas available include:
- Grow & Thrive
- Sensitive Digestion
- Skin & Coat Vitalize
- Immune Boost
Though Furry Wonder lists four formulas on its site, only three were available for purchase at the time of my original review in July of 2023. In October of 2023, communication from the brand announced a further reduction and reformulation of product offerings. The only two formulas currently available are Grow & Thrive and Sensitive Digestion.
All of Furry Wonder’s cat food recipes are formulated with the carnivorous needs of cats in mind. They’re meat-based and grain-free, made with 96% raw meat, offal, and bones. Furry Wonder cat foods offer a 3:1 protein-to-fat ratio and include a blend of common proteins like chicken and salmon with novel additions like rabbit and pigeon.
What Did Our Test Cats Think?
Furry Wonder offers four freeze-dried raw cat food formulas that are available in patty-like nuggets or kibble-like bites. Kate Barrington / Cats.com
When I originally tested Furry Wonder, only three of the four listed recipes were available. As of November 2023, however, only two are being sold and they have since been reformulated.
A Furry Wonder brand representative said the reformulated products are “conceptually consistent with the original formulas and were developed by our veterinary team to include 96% raw meat, organs, and bones.”
During my initial testing of Furry Wonder, I was impressed by the product and its packaging. The food comes in resealable pouches and the nutritional information is listed in five languages: English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish. I found the freeze-dried nuggets and patties easy to crush and rehydrate, while my cats seemed to enjoy the flavor and texture of the food.
Furry Wonder Cat Food—Top 3 Recipes Reviewed
| Product Name | Food Type | Main Protein Source | Calories | Price | Our Grade |
| Furry Wonder Grow & Thrive Freeze-Dried Raw Duck & Chicken Recipe for Cats | Freeze-Dried Raw | Duck | 119 kcal/oz. | $1.75 per oz | A |
| Furry Wonder Sensitive Digestion Freeze-Dried Raw Lamb & Chicken Recipe for Cats | Freeze-Dried Raw | Chicken | 119 kcal/oz. | $1.75 per oz | A |
| Furry Wonder Skin & Coat Vitalize Freeze-Dried Raw Cod & Chicken Recipe for Cats | Freeze-Dried Raw | Chicken | 118 kcal/oz. | $1.75 per oz. | A |
#1 Furry Wonder Grow & Thrive Freeze-Dried Raw Duck & Chicken Recipe for Cats
Featuring muscle meat from duck and chicken, this is a meat-centric freeze-dried raw formula. Chicken with ground bone provides animal-sourced minerals like calcium and phosphorus, both of which are essential for bone health. An assortment of chicken and duck organ meats delivers essential vitamins, while green-lipped mussels deliver joint-supporting glucosamine and chondroitin.
This formula is made with 96% raw meat, offal, and bones. Measured as dry matter, it contains nearly 54% protein and about 27% fat. Aside from a few extracts, there are no added plant ingredients, so the carbohydrate content of the food is very low.
Furry Wonder’s Mighty Bites are small and kibble-shaped, making them a great option as treats or food toppers.
Grow & Thrive is shaped in oblong pieces that are very lightweight and easy to crush by hand. I found that the food rehydrated very quickly, and my cats seemed to enjoy the flavor and texture. They also enjoyed the dry pieces as treats.
Ingredients
Duck, Chicken, Chicken with Bone, Chicken Liver, Chicken Hearts, Chicken Gizzards, Duck Hearts, Goat Milk Powder, Wild-Caught Whole Ground Krill, FOS, Chicory Root, Green Lipped Mussels, Glucosamine, Psyllium, Sea Salt, Choline Chloride, Mixed Tocopherols, Zinc Proteinate, B Vitamins (Niacin, Riboflavin, Thiamine, Vitamin B12, Pyridoxine, and Folic Acid).
Ingredients We Liked: Duck, Chicken, Chicken with Bone, Chicken Liver, Chicken Hearts, Chicken Gizzards, Duck Hearts, Goat Milk Powder, Wild-Caught Whole Ground Krill, Green Lipped Mussels.
Ingredients We Didn’t Like: None
Guaranteed Analysis
Dry Matter Basis
Caloric Weight Basis
What We Liked:
- Formulated with 96% muscle meat, organs, and bone
- Contains over 50% protein (measured as dry matter)
- Pieces are easy to crumble and rehydrate
- Very low carbohydrate content
What We Didn’t Like:
- Low moisture content, should be rehydrated before feeding
#2 Furry Wonder Sensitive Digestion Freeze-Dried Raw Lamb & Chicken Recipe for Cats
Originally formulated with chicken and rabbit, this Sensitive Digestion formula now features lamb muscle meat as the main ingredient. Chicken muscle meat, ground bone, and an assortment of chicken and lamb organs make up the majority of the remaining ingredients list. Overall, it appears to be a highly digestible, meat-based recipe.
To complement the digestibility of animal-sourced ingredients, this recipe also contains several fiber sources like pumpkin and psyllium. Both slippery elm and chicory root are prebiotics, including to support healthy bacterial balance in your cat’s gut.
Though originally available in both Mighty Bites and Mighty Nuggets (patties), this recipe is now only available in Mighty Bites. Kate Barrington / Cats.com
As a freeze-dried formula, this Furry Wonder formula is low in moisture. It should be rehydrated before feeding it to your cat but the pellets are easy to crush and soak in warm water.
Ingredients
Lamb, Chicken, Chicken with Bone, Lamb Liver, Chicken Liver, Chicken Hearts, Chicken Gizzards, Wild-Caught Whole Ground Krill, Pumpkin, Slippery Elm, FOS, Chicory Root, Green Lipped Mussels, Glucosamine, Psyllium, Sea Salt, Choline Chloride, Mixed Tocopherols, Zinc Proteinate, B Vitamins (Niacin, Riboflavin, Thiamine, Vitamin B12, Pyridoxine, Folic Acid).
Ingredients We Liked: Lamb, Chicken, Chicken with Bone, Lamb Liver, Chicken Liver, Chicken Hearts, Chicken Gizzards, Wild-Caught Whole Ground Krill, Green Lipped Mussels.
Ingredients We Didn’t Like: None
Guaranteed Analysis
Dry Matter Basis
Caloric Weight Basis
What We Liked:
- Rich in animal-sourced protein and fat
- Limited list of easily digestible ingredients
- Very low carbohydrate content
- Lightweight nuggets are easy to rehydrate
What We Didn’t Like:
- Low moisture content, should be rehydrated before feeding
#3 Furry Wonder Skin & Coat Vitalize Freeze-Dried Raw Cod & Chicken Recipe for Cats
Like the previous recipe, chicken appears to make up the majority of this formula despite it being marketed as a fish flavor. Again, the food is made with 96% muscle meat, organs, and bone in a species-appropriate freeze-dried raw formula.
This recipe is designed to support skin and coat vitality, a benefit that likely comes from the fish ingredients. Mackerel, salmon, and cod offer whole animal sources of omega-3 fatty acids, supplemented by the addition of salmon oil. Green mussel contains omega-3s as well but is also a significant source of joint-supporting glucosamine and chondroitin.
Shaped in round nuggets, this Furry Wonder cat food is just as easy to rehydrate and feed as the other formulas. My cats don’t eat a lot of fish, so they found the food interesting and seemed to enjoy it.
Ingredients
Chicken Breast, Chicken with Ground Bone, Mackerel with Ground Bone, Salmon with Ground Bone, Cod Fish with Ground Bone, Chicken Heart, Chicken Liver, Chicken Gizzard, Chicken Cartilage, Dried Egg Yolk Powder, Salmon Oil, Green Mussel, Algae Powder, Yeast Hydrolyzate, Fructooligosaccharides, Galactooligosaccharides, Sodium Hyaluronate, Chondroitin Sulfate, Taurine, Choline Chloride, Vitamin B3, Zinc Proteinate, Vitamin E, Bovine Colostrum, Iron Proteinate, Vitamin B5, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A, Vitamin B7, Vitamin B9, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D3, Yucca Extract, Rosemary Extract, Tea Polyphenols, Citric Acid.
Ingredients We Liked: Chicken Breast, Chicken with Ground Bone, Mackerel with Ground Bone, Salmon with Ground Bone, Cod Fish with Ground Bone, Chicken Heart, Chicken Liver, Chicken Gizzard, Chicken Cartilage, Dried Egg Yolk Powder, Salmon Oil, Green Mussel.
Ingredients We Didn’t Like: None
Guaranteed Analysis
Dry Matter Basis
Caloric Weight Basis
What We Liked:
- Rich in animal-sourced omega-3s for skin and coat support
- Made with 96% muscle meat, organs, and bone
- Very low in carbohydrates, easily digestible
- Lightweight nuggets are easy to crush and rehydrate
What We Didn’t Like:
- Low moisture content, should be rehydrated before feeding
- Only available in 16-ounce bags at the time of review
What Do Customers Think of Furry Wonder Cat Food?
Given that Furry Wonder is such a new brand, customer reviews are very limited. Furry Wonder does post customer testimonials on their website, but because the brand chooses them, it’s hard to say whether they provide a complete picture of the customer experience. Based on around 100 reviews on Amazon, however, customers seem generally satisfied with the Furry Wonder brand.
Positive Reviews
“My cat loves this and the ingredients are great. I rehydrate it with some watered-down bone broth. It’s less expensive than other similar brands, so I really appreciate being able to feed quality food to my cat for a little bit more affordable price.”
—Sydney, reviewing Furry Wonder Sensitive Digestion, on April 26, 2023
“My kitties love these. The recipe is balanced, so I feed it to them as one of their 2 daily meals. It has ensured they have a beautiful coat and keeps their weight in a nice healthy range. Plus, the size of the bites is easy and convenient to feed.”
—Wang Xiao Liang, reviewing Furry Wonder Sensitive Digestion, on January 10, 2023
Over 60% of Amazon customers who rated Furry Wonder gave it a 5-star review. Customers seem pleased with the quality of the ingredients and their cats generally seem to like the food. Several customers comment that Furry Wonder is less expensive than many brands, making it a cost-effective option for introducing your cat to freeze-dried food.
Negative Reviews
“It’s ok, it definitely did not get my cats as hyped up as other brands did. It’s super powdery and breaks down really easy.”
—Sierra, Furry Wonder Sensitive Digestion, on May 22, 2023
“Two of the cats turned their nose up to it on smell alone. The third cat, who is something of a trash panda, ate a bit but did not finish and never went back for the leftovers, even picking through them when traditional kibble was sprinkled among them.”
—Rodney, Furry Wonder Sensitive Digestion, on April 15, 2023
Negative comments about Furry Wonder pet food largely center around cat refusal and issues with the smell or texture. Some products simply won’t be a hit with every cat. A few customers whose cats refused the food noted that their cats accepted it as a treat or when rehydrated with broth rather than water. Several customers who complained about the product’s powdery texture appear to have fed it to their cats dry.
How Much Does Furry Wonder Cat Food Cost?
All Furry Wonder recipes are priced the same. Amazon.com sells the food for about $35 per 16-ounce bag (about $2.19/ounce), while the food costs about $28 (about $1.75/ounce) on Furry Wonder’s website. You can save an additional 6% with Furry Wonder’s Autoship.
Furry Wonder is notably less expensive than other freeze-dried brands like Stella & Chewy’s and Primal. Averaging around 120 calories per ounce, Furry Wonder cat food is fairly calorie-dense. Feeding a 10-pound cat Furry Wonder freeze-dried raw food will cost about $3.00 per day.
Where is Furry Wonder Cat Food Sold?
Furry Wonder appears to be sold only online. You can purchase Furry Wonder on the brand’s website and receive free shipping throughout the United States except to Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. Furry Wonder aims to ship orders quickly, stating that most customers receive their orders within 3–5 business days.
You can also purchase some Furry Wonder cat food recipes on Amazon. Availability may change, however, given the recent reformulation.
Is the food really manufactured in the USA? That information is not available on the Furry Wonder website so I’m curious as to where it was obtained from. Also are the meat and fish ingredients really sourced in the USA or elsewhere?
“The food is made with human-grade ingredients sourced in the USA.” “made with” could be a selection of the ingredients being sourced in the USA, not all of them. It’s a bit of a puzzle and I’m not sure how ethical this food really is. I’m a UK cat parent and I try to avoid products where there isn’t a very transparent supply chain or company information available. This product seems to be a bit too good to be true if the constituent analysis is to be believed. Thanks
Hi there! Good question. I’ll reach out to Furry Wonder and see if I can learn more.
Appreciated this article. HOWEVER, when you look up their “supposed” address in Seattle it is a large office building of mostly attorneys and consultants. Their name doesn’t come up in the directory. It would be great to know exactly where this is manufactured and if they are really based in the U.S. Thank you.
Hi Carlene, thank you for the comment. From Furry Wonder: “Our business was founded in the US with the mission of offering the finest freeze-dried products to furry babies around the globe. We have learned how important it is to provide customers with as much information as possible as we grow in the industry. As a result, when we recently updated the recipes, we also upgraded the packaging. We added a window to highlight the products within and added the manufacturing information, “sourced and crafted in USA.” Our manufacturing located in Wisconsin, is a USDA audited and third-party audited to cGMP 21 CFR 111.” This is the best I can offer at this point—will keep seeking more information!
Thank you Mallory!
Would it be possible for you to either get a typical analysis of their food from Furry Wonder, or do a lab analysis yourself? I’m curious about the calcium and especially the phosphorus contents of their food, since freeze dried foods tend to have relatively higher phosphorus content. Like the previous commenter, I’m also wondering if their food is too good to be true, given the ingredients and the complete lack of additional information on their website (they don’t even have a phone number in their contact information).
Hi Amit, thanks for bringing this up. We will consider it—those are all excellent questions about this brand.
Thanks for responding! It would be great if you could do an independent analysis of their food, since we’d have confirmation one way or another about how truthful they’re being about their ingredients. I’m looking for freeze dried/raw options for my cat and this is one of the more affordable ones-and that combined with the opaqueness of their website is what makes me a bit suspicious.