#1 | Winner

Open Farm
Open Farm Kitten Grain-Free Dry Cat Food
20% OFF
- Guaranteed Protein: 40.5%
- Calories Per Ounce: 120
- Calories Per Pound: 1919
- Typical Cost Per Day: $0.77 per day
What We Liked:
- First four ingredients are animal-based proteins
- Contains salmon oil as an animal source of DHA
- Made with humanely raised, ethically sourced ingredients
- Free from artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives
What We Didn’t Like:
- Contains over 20% dry matter carbohydrate
- No dry food provides the moisture your kitten needs
#2

Nulo
Nulo Freestyle Chicken & Cod Recipe Grain-Free Dry Cat & Kitten Food, 14-lb bag
35% OFF
- Guaranteed Protein: 40%
- Calories Per Ounce: 109
- Calories Per Pound: 1754
- Typical Cost Per Day: $0.42 per day
What We Liked:
- Low carbohydrate content
- To our knowledge, Nulo has never had a product recall
- Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
- Contains health promoting ground flaxseed for fiber
- Contains dried kelp as a natural source of essential nutrients
- Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
- Rich in species-appropriate animal protein
What We Didn’t Like:
- Low in moisture
- Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
- Some cats may be allergic to fish
#3

Instinct
Instinct Original Real Chicken Recipe Grain-Free Kitten Dry Cat Food, 4.5-lb bag
35% OFF
- Guaranteed Protein: 42.5%
- Calories Per Ounce: 126
- Calories Per Pound: 2020
- Typical Cost Per Day: $0.66 per day
What We Liked:
- To our knowledge, Instinct has never had a product recall
- Freeze-dried food retains the nutritional value of raw meat
- Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
- Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
- Rich in species-appropriate animal protein
- Has all the nutrients your kitten or mother cat needs
What We Didn’t Like:
- Not a Calorie-dense recipe
- Low in moisture
- Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
- Freeze dried cat food requires rehydration, which is time-consuming
- Some cats may be allergic to fish
#4 | Best Budget

Kitten Chow
Kitten Chow Healthy Development Chicken Flavor Muscle & Brain Development Kitten Dry Cat Food, 14-lb bag
35% OFF
- Guaranteed Protein: 40%
- Calories Per Ounce: 105
- Calories Per Pound: 1680
- Typical Cost Per Day: $0.16 per day
What We Liked:
- Rich in protein
- High in carbohydrates
- To our knowledge, Kitten Chow has never had a product recall
- Affordable
- Most customers have good experiences with this food
- Has all the nutrients your kitten or mother cat needs
What We Didn’t Like:
- Low in moisture
- Contains plant-based proteins
- Contains Chicken by products
- Some cats may be allergic to fish
#5

Firstmate
Firstmate Pacific Ocean Fish Meal with Blueberries Formula Limited Ingredient Diet Grain-Free Dry Cat Food, 10-lb bag
35% OFF
- Guaranteed Protein: 42%
- Calories Per Ounce: 104
- Calories Per Pound: 1678
- Typical Cost Per Day: $0.51 per day
What We Liked:
- Rich in protein
- Low carbohydrate content
- To our knowledge, FirstMate has never had a product recall
- Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
- Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
What We Didn’t Like:
- Low in moisture
- Contains plant-based proteins
#6

Solid Gold
Solid Gold Real Chicken & Sweet Potato Recipe Kitten Grain-Free Dry Cat Food, 6-lb bag
35% OFF
- Guaranteed Protein: 36%
- Calories Per Ounce: 100
- Calories Per Pound: 1605
- Typical Cost Per Day: $0.6 per day
What We Liked:
- Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
- Made with fiber-rich flaxseed
- Contains dried kelp as a natural source of essential nutrients
- Spearmint is added as a natural source of potassium and magnesium
- Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
- Rich in species-appropriate animal protein
- A good source of omega-3 fatty acids
- Has all the nutrients your kitten or mother cat needs
What We Didn’t Like:
- Not a Calorie-dense recipe
- Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
- Some cats may be allergic to fish
#7

Chicken Soup for the Soul
Chicken Soup for the Soul Kitten Chicken, Brown Rice & Pea Recipe Dry Cat Food, 12-lb bag
35% OFF
- Guaranteed Protein: 36%
- Calories Per Ounce: 107
- Calories Per Pound: 1721
- Typical Cost Per Day: $0.34 per day
What We Liked:
- To our knowledge, Chicken Soup has never had a product recall
- Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
- Contains health promoting ground flaxseed for fiber
- Contains dried kelp as a natural source of essential nutrients
- Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
- Rich in species-appropriate animal protein
- Affordable
- Has all the nutrients your kitten or mother cat needs
What We Didn’t Like:
- Low in moisture
- Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
- Some cats may be allergic to fish
#8

ACANA
ACANA Kittens First Feast Chicken & Fish Dry Cat Food, 4-lb bag
35% OFF
- Guaranteed Protein: 36%
- Calories Per Ounce: 109
- Calories Per Pound: 1746
- Typical Cost Per Day: $0.63 per day
What We Liked:
- Low carbohydrate content
- To our knowledge, ACANA has never had a product recall
- Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
- Contains dried kelp as a natural source of essential nutrients
- Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
- Rich in species-appropriate animal protein
What We Didn’t Like:
- Low in moisture
- Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
- Some cats may be allergic to fish
#9

Tiki Cat
Tiki Cat Born Carnivore Baby Chicken & Egg Recipe NON GMO Kitten Dry Cat Food, 2.8-lb bag
35% OFF
- Guaranteed Protein: 42%
- Calories Per Ounce: 111
- Calories Per Pound: 1778
- Typical Cost Per Day: $0.88 per day
What We Liked:
- Low carbohydrate content
- To our knowledge, Tiki Cat has never had a product recall
- Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
- Rich in species-appropriate animal protein
- A good source of omega-3 fatty acids
What We Didn’t Like:
- Low in moisture
- Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
- Some cats may be allergic to fish
#10

Purina Pro Plan
Purina Pro Plan Kitten Chicken & Rice Formula Dry Cat Food, 16-lb bag
35% OFF
- Guaranteed Protein: 41%
- Calories Per Ounce: 123
- Calories Per Pound: 1981
- Typical Cost Per Day: $0.33 per day
What We Liked:
- Rich in species-appropriate animal protein
- Affordable
- A good source of omega-3 fatty acids
- Most customers have good experiences with this food
- Has all the nutrients your kitten or mother cat needs
What We Didn’t Like:
- Not a Calorie-dense recipe
- Low in moisture
- Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
- Contains Chicken by products
- Contains Poultry by products
- The brand has had multiple recalls over recent years
- Some cats may be allergic to fish