Published Mar 11, 2026
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Only Natural Pet has undergone some changes over the last few years. While the brand used to carry a few lines of cat food, it now only offers a trio of wet foods. To find out if these new formulas uphold the brand’s positive reputation, we recently put them to the test. Learn all about Only Natural Pet cat food in our comprehensive brand review.
The Cats.com Standard—Rating Only Natural Pet on What Matters
We’ve analyzed Only Natural Pet and graded it according to the Cats.com standard, evaluating the brand on species-appropriateness, ingredient quality, product variety, price, customer experience, and recall history. Here’s how it rates in each of these six key areas.
Ratings
- Species-Appropriateness – 4/10
- Ingredient Quality – 7/10
- Product Variety – 3/10
- Price – 7/10
- Customer Experience – 6/10
- Recall History – 9/10
Overall Score: 6/10
We give Only Natural Pet cat food a 36 out of 60 rating or a C+ grade.
Why Trust Cats.com
The Cats.com team is committed to delivering thorough, unbiased cat food reviews. For this review of Only Natural Pet, I researched the brand’s background, manufacturing practices, and recall history. Then, I ordered a variety pack of Only Natural’s wet food (their only feline offering at the moment) directly from the brand’s website at full retail price.
I evaluated the food’s nutritional content and suitability for cats, taking into account each ingredient. I also assessed the food’s smell, texture, and overall cat appeal. My years of experience researching and testing different cat foods helped inform this review as well.
About Only Natural Pet
Only Natural Pet started as a pet store in Boulder, Colorado. Following its inception in 2002, the company opened several brick-and-mortar stores, established an e-commerce site, and amassed a catalog of almost four-thousand products. The brand was the first pet food company to become B-Corp certified in North America, earning the recognition in 2019.
In addition to selling other companies’ products, Only Natural Pet also owns its own pet food brand. In this review, we’ll focus on Only Natural Pet’s line of cat food.
Sourcing and Manufacturing
Only Natural Pet appears to source ingredients from around the world, but refuses to purchase any from Chinese suppliers. The brand states that it is committed to responsible, sustainable sourcing and uses ingredients certified by the Marine Stewardship Council and the Global Animal Partnership.
Their foods are made by third-party manufacturers based in Thailand and the United States.
Has Only Natural Pet Cat Food Been Recalled?
It doesn’t appear that Only Natural Pet cat food has ever been recalled.
What Kinds of Cat Food Does Only Natural Pet Offer?
Only Natural Pet used to offer a more diverse range of cat food that included freeze-dried RawNibs and dry kibble. Today, the company offers only a single line of wet cat food: PowerPate. They also carry a bone broth topper that’s suitable for both cats and dogs, cat calming chews, and several feline health supplements.
Though they’re not human-grade foods, Only Natural Pet claims its products are made from human-quality ingredients. In addition to guiding the grade of ingredients used, this quality standard means that Only Natural Pet refuses to use certain ingredients, including animal digest, animal fat, beef tallow, and other ingredients that are common in cat food.
Only Natural Pet cat foods are made in cooperation with veterinarian Dr. Jean Hofve, a holistic veterinarian known for co-creating the Little Big Cat website.
Only Natural Pet Cat Food – Top 3 Recipes Reviewed
| Product Name | Food Type | Price | Our Grade |
| Only Natural Pet PowerPate Grain-Free Rabbit & Pork Wet Cat Food | Wet | $0.70 per oz | C+ |
| Only Natural Pet PowerPate Grain-Free Turkey & Chicken Dinner Wet Cat Food | Wet | $0.70 per oz | C+ |
| Only Natural Pet PowerPate Grain-Free Chicken Dinner Wet Cat Food | Wet | $0.70 per oz | C+ |
#1 Only Natural Pet PowerPate Grain-Free Rabbit & Pork Wet Food
This grain-free pate features rabbit, pork, and rabbit broth as its primary ingredients. This recipe has moderate levels of protein and fat to support strong muscles and energize cats. Unfortunately, the carbohydrate content is quite high for a wet food.
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Liz Coleman / Cats.com
Though this food offers a nice mix of animal ingredients, it’s not the most carnivore-appropriate food on the market. It contains a lot of plant ingredients that cats don’t need, including kale, green beans, apples, cranberries, and flaxseed. These plant ingredients contribute to the food’s relatively high carbohydrate content.
Even so, there are a number of powerhouse ingredients we like to see here, including:
- New Zealand green mussels: Rich in Omega-3s, glucosamine, and chondroitin to support joint health, reduce inflammation, and promote a shiny coat.
- Turmeric: Known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
- Salmon oil: Packed with omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) for healthy skin, coat, joint mobility, and overall immune support.
This food has 34.7 kcal per oz, and is sold in 2.75-ounce cans.
Ingredients
Rabbit, Rabbit Broth, Pork, Pea Flour, Pork Liver, Tricalcium Phosphate, New Zealand Green Mussel, Agar-Agar, Kale, Coconut Oil, Green Beans, Apples, Whole Ground Flaxseed, Dried Pumpkin, Cranberries, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Salmon Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Turmeric, Calcium Carbonate, Choline Chloride, Betaine, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Niacin, Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Calcium Iodate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid
Guaranteed Analysis
Dry Matter Basis
Caloric Weight Basis
Pros
- Formulated for all life stages
- Carrageenan-free
- Rabbit broth provides hydration
- Includes healthy ingredients like turmeric, salmon oil, and New Zealand green mussels
- Made in the USA with natural, globally sourced ingredients
Cons
- Contains a lot of plant-based ingredients
- High carbohydrate level
- Not all cats are crazy about a pate texture
#2 Only Natural Pet PowerPate Grain-Free Turkey & Chicken Dinner
The first five ingredients in this poultry-packed pate are animal-derived and include turkey, chicken, turkey broth, chicken broth, and turkey liver. This recipe also features eggs, a highly digestible protein that provides healthy fats and essential amino acids. Clams offer an excellent source of taurine. And kelp provides bioavailable vitamins and minerals, which means these components are readily absorbed by the body.
Liz Coleman / Cats.com
Liz Coleman / Cats.com
Like the Rabbit & Pork recipe, this formula contains turmeric, New Zealand green mussels, and salmon oil. However, we also see a lot of plant-based ingredients here, which make this food less species-appropriate. It has 34.4 kcal per ounce.
Ingredients
Turkey, Chicken, Turkey Broth, Chicken Broth, Turkey Liver, Peas, Natural Flavor, Agar-Agar, Tricalcium Phosphate, Carrots, Green Beans, Ground Whole Flaxseed, Eggs, Clams, Cranberries, Blueberries, Salmon Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Olive Oil, Salt, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, New Zealand Green Mussel, Calcium Sulfate, Potassium Chloride, Turmeric, Kelp, Calcium Carbonate, Choline Chloride, Betaine, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Niacin, Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Calcium Iodate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid
Guaranteed Analysis
Dry Matter Basis
Caloric Weight Basis
Pros
- First five ingredients are derived from animals
- Chicken and turkey broth are hydrating
- Includes beneficial ingredients like eggs, clams, and kelp
Cons
- Contains a lot of plant-based ingredients
- High carbohydrate level
- Not all cats are crazy about a pate texture
#3 Only Natural Pet PowerPate Grain-Free Chicken Dinner
This recipe leads with chicken. The first three ingredients are chicken, chicken broth, and chicken liver. Like the other recipes reviewed here, this formula contains beneficial ingredients like salmon oil, clams, eggs, turmeric, and New Zealand green mussels. But it also contains a lot of plant-based ingredients that contribute to the higher carbohydrate content.
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Liz Coleman / Cats.com
Of the three pate recipes, this one has the lowest calorie content with 30.9 kcal per ounce.
Ingredients
Chicken, Chicken Broth, Chicken Liver, Peas, Natural Flavor, Agar-Agar, Clams, Carrots, Cranberries, Blueberries, Ground Whole Flaxseed, Eggs, Green Beans, Tricalcium Phosphate, Salmon Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Olive Oil, Salt, Calcium Sulfate, New Zealand Green Mussel, Potassium Chloride, Turmeric, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Choline Chloride, Betaine Anhydrous, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Niacin, Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Calcium Iodate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid
Guaranteed Analysis
Dry Matter Basis
Caloric Weight Basis
Pros
- Contains beneficial animal ingredients, including green-lipped mussel and salmon oil
- Includes hydrating chicken broth
- Lower calorie content
Cons
- Contains a lot of plant-based ingredients
- High carbohydrate level
- Not all cats are crazy about a pate texture
What Do Customers Think of Only Natural Pet Cat Food?
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Only Natural’s PowerPate line is new to Amazon, with only 15 reviews available. Of those reviews, the food has garnered an average of 3 stars. Reviews are slightly higher on the company site, averaging 3.9 stars.
Positive Reviews
“Cat really likes this canned food.” Mama, reviewing Turkey & Chicken Dinner on Amazon (Aug. 14, 2025)
“We got adopted by a sweet void boy in October, 3 months ago. He had giardia and severe diarrhea. We treated the giardia and the diarrhea never stopped until we fed him this food, even after trying very expensive limited ingredient diet dry food. This food is really amazing and I’m so grateful I found it. Please never discontinue!!!!!” Anonymous, reviewing Rabbit & Pork Wet Food on Only Natural Pet (January, 2026)
Negative Reviews
“My senior cat loves rabbit, she turned her nose up it at this and won’t touch it.” Kindle Customer, reviewing Power Pate Variety Pack on Amazon (Nov. 16, 2025)
“My cat tolerates the chicken and chicken/turkey but won’t eat the rabbit flavor. It’s not her favorite wet food.” Anonymous, reviewing Rabbit & Pork Wet Food on Only Natural Pet (August, 2025)
How Much Does Only Natural Pet Cat Food Cost?
Only Natural Pet is on the pricey side. The brand recommends feeding cats one ounce of wet food per pound of body weight. With an average cost of $0.70 per ounce, you’re looking at spending up to $7 daily to feed a 10-pound cat. It might be more feasible to serve this food as a topper or a supplement to their regular diet.
Overall, Is Only Natural Pet a Good Choice?
While we really liked Only Natural’s original lineup, the brand’s current PowerPates wouldn’t be our top choice. They’re heavy on carbs and incorporate more plant-based ingredients than we’d like to see. That said, we appreciate the brand’s emphasis on sustainable sourcing and ethical manufacturing practices.
Where To Buy Only Natural Pet Cat Food?
If you’re in Colorado, you can buy Only Natural Pet cat food in one of the company’s three flagship stores in Boulder, Denver, and Aspen. You may also be able to find it in specialty pet stores.
Want to shop online? You’ll find Only Natural Pet cat food on the company’s website and Amazon.
My kitties are on the Only Natural Chicken kibble. They poop is horrific smelling. They were on Nutro weight management but was thinking these ingredients were better. Not sure if switching to the Only Natural rabbit kibble would help? I transitioned as I was supposed to. Thus is the 1st food to cause the strong smell in their poop.
Hi Rebecca,
Thanks for sharing your experience with Only Natural Pet’s chicken kibble.
I’m thinking that your kitties might need a little more time to adjust to the new food. Since it apparently happened to both of them at the same time and the Nutro and Only Natural Pet foods share a lot of ingredients in common, it doesn’t sound like the food is disagreeing with them—it’s just interacting with their gut bacteria a little bit differently.
You might want to try it out just in case, but remember that Only Natural Pet’s rabbit kibble contains chicken, turkey, and legumes just like the chicken formula. Since the two recipes share so many ingredients, I’m not sure that switching to the rabbit would make a difference.
As long they’re eating normally, their stool looks normal, and they aren’t showing any signs of distress, the new smell probably doesn’t mean that you need to change your cats’ diet. You may want to give your cats a couple more weeks to acclimate to the new food and, if the odor continues to bother you, consider switching to another product.
If possible, I’d recommend trying a cleaner, meatier diet—perhaps something canned or freeze-dried. When it comes to reducing fecal odors, these foods tend to do the best job.
Hope this helps,
Mallory
Hello! thanks for your review! I am looking for a dry food that I can give to my cat who is prone to cystitis. I feed him a mixture of wet and dry food, and like to make sure any food he gets is going to help keep him peeing (as much as a dry food can). do you know if this food would aid in urinary health? in relation to other dry foods, at least.
Hi Sarah, I can’t say that Only Natural Pet dry cat food would help to aid in urinary tract health. It may improve your cat’s overall health compared to a higher-carb, less meat-rich product, but it doesn’t promise to reduce your cat’s chances of developing cystitis.
I might consider opting for a prescription/veterinary diet formulated for cats with urinary tract health issues. These foods are made with cats like yours in mind and have urinary health-optimized pH levels among other qualities that can help to keep everything working smoothly—though, as you know, they’re still not ideal due to their inadequate moisture content. If you decide to take this route, you’ll need to consult with a vet to determine which formula is appropriate for your cat’s specific needs.
I have a ragdoll, and a apple head siamese both with senstive stomach which dry food would be good?
Hey Jeff, you might appreciate this article on the best cat food for sensitive stomachs.
Hi love your articles. I was looking at this food and from their website it looks like the ingredients changed a bit on the dry food from this review. Wondering if you still recommend it for best senior cats ? Thanks
I’ve found their kibble to be one of the best and most digestible for my cat, who is prone to vomiting. She never vomits on this. However, the supply of kibble in terribly undependable. I have it on auto-ship direct from the manufacturer, but half the time they let me down and send me a message that it’s out of stock. So I end up having to switch to something else.
Just thought I would leave a comment letting everybody know that this brand seems to have been discontinued.
Thank you for sharing this. We will update the article accordingly.