Top 10 Best Kibble Cat Food Recipes

... August 16, 2025  
#1 | Winner
Weruva
Weruva
35% OFF
Weruva Cats in the Kitchen Mack, Jack & Sam Salmon, Mackerel & Tuna Recipe Grain-Free Cat Food Pouches, 3-oz pouch, case of 12
9.4
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  • Guaranteed Protein: 9%
  • Calories Per Ounce: 247
  • Calories Per Pound: 3951
  • Typical Cost Per Day: $0.47 per day

What We Liked:

  • Rich in protein
  • High moisture content
  • To our knowledge, Weruva has never had a product recall
  • Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
  • Affordable

What We Didn’t Like:

  • Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
  • Some cats may be allergic to fish
#2
Open Farm
Open Farm
20% OFF
Open Farm Kitten Grain-Free Dry Cat Food
9.4
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  • 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
#3
Reveal
Reveal
35% OFF
Reveal Natural Grain-Free Chicken Breast in Broth Flavored Wet Cat Food, 2.47-oz pouch, case of 12
9.2
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  • Guaranteed Protein: 15%
  • Calories Per Ounce: 16
  • Calories Per Pound: 268
  • Typical Cost Per Day: $6.08 per day

What We Liked:

  • Low carbohydrate content
  • High moisture content
  • To our knowledge, Reveal has never had a product recall
  • Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
  • Rich in species-appropriate animal protein
  • Free of plant-based thickeners
  • Contains a limited number of ingredients

What We Didn’t Like:

  • For supplemental feeding only: this food is not nutritionally complete and balanced according to AAFCO guidelines
#4
ACANA
ACANA
35% OFF
ACANA Meadowlands Chicken Turkey Fish & Cage-Free Eggs Grain-Free Dry Cat Food, 10-lb bag
9.0
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  • Guaranteed Protein: 36%
  • Calories Per Ounce: 109
  • Calories Per Pound: 1746
  • Typical Cost Per Day: $0.57 per day

What We Liked:

  • To our knowledge, ACANA has never had a product recall
  • Freeze-dried food retains the nutritional value of raw meat
  • 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
  • Affordable

What We Didn’t Like:

  • 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
#5
Dr. Elsey's
Dr. Elsey's
35% OFF
Dr. Elsey's cleanprotein Chicken Kibble Cat Dry Food, 6.6-lb bag
8.9
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  • Guaranteed Protein: 59%
  • Calories Per Ounce: 114
  • Calories Per Pound: 1827
  • Typical Cost Per Day: $0.96 per day

What We Liked:

  • Low carbohydrate content
  • To our knowledge, Dr. Elsey's has never had a product recall
  • Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
  • Made with fiber-rich flaxseed
  • 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
#6
Canisource
Canisource
35% OFF
Canisource Grand Cru Grain-Free Red Meat Dehydrated Cat Food, 6.61-lb bag
8.8
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  • Guaranteed Protein: 33%
  • Calories Per Ounce: 121
  • Calories Per Pound: 1950
  • Typical Cost Per Day: $1.01 per day

What We Liked:

  • Rich in protein
  • Low carbohydrate content
  • To our knowledge, Canisource has never had a product recall
  • Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
  • Contains health promoting ground flaxseed for fiber
  • Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
  • Affordable

What We Didn’t Like:

  • Contains plant-based proteins
#7
ORIJEN
ORIJEN
35% OFF
ORIJEN Fit & Trim Grain-Free Dry Cat Food, 12-lb bag
8.7
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  • Guaranteed Protein: 44%
  • Calories Per Ounce: 106
  • Calories Per Pound: 1700
  • Typical Cost Per Day: $0.76 per day

What We Liked:

  • Low carbohydrate content
  • To our knowledge, ORIJEN 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
#8
Instinct
Instinct
35% OFF
Instinct Ultimate Protein Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Grain-Free Dry Cat Food, 10-lb bag
8.6
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  • Guaranteed Protein: 47%
  • Calories Per Ounce: 126
  • Calories Per Pound: 2027
  • Typical Cost Per Day: $0.61 per day

What We Liked:

  • Rich in protein
  • Low carbohydrate content
  • 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
  • Contains health promoting ground flaxseed for fiber
  • Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives

What We Didn’t Like:

  • Low in moisture
  • Contains plant-based proteins
  • Freeze dried cat food requires rehydration, which is time-consuming
#9
Go! Solutions
Go! Solutions
35% OFF
Go! Solutions Carnivore Grain-Free Chicken, Turkey + Duck Recipe Dry Cat Food, 16-lb bag
8.5
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  • Guaranteed Protein: 46%
  • Calories Per Ounce: 121
  • Calories Per Pound: 1949
  • Typical Cost Per Day: $0.51 per day

What We Liked:

  • Low carbohydrate content
  • To our knowledge, Go! has never had a product recall
  • Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
  • 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
Royal Canin
Royal Canin
35% OFF
Royal Canin Feline Care Nutrition Weight Care Loaf Pate Wet Cat Food, 5.1-oz, case of 24
8.4
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  • Guaranteed Protein: 9%
  • Calories Per Ounce: 17
  • Calories Per Pound: 286
  • Typical Cost Per Day: $6.81 per day

What We Liked:

  • High moisture content
  • To our knowledge, Royal Canin has never had a product recall
  • Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
  • Rich in species-appropriate animal protein

What We Didn’t Like:

  • High in carbohydrates
  • Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
  • Contains carrageenan – a potentially inflammatory additive
  • Contains Pork by products
  • Contains Chicken by products
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