This is an extremely hot and diverse topic among Catster members. But to be honest, the best indication of what to feed your kitty is your pocketbook. Buy the best brand you can afford and stick to it. Kittens should eat kitten food until they are at least 1 yr old and then switch (gradually) to that brand's wet/ dry food. Some people feed wet only as a treat and some feed it daily. Also, the best one to ask what to feed your cat is your vet. They know your cat inside and out and can tell you which brands are not prone to cause allergic reactions, give your kitty a nice coat and a lifetime of health. All cat foods are regulated by the FDA and a number of veterinary associations, especially now since the massive recall. Everyone on Catster has their own preference of wet over dry and also of which brands are best. If you buy the most expensive brand out there and your cat won't eat it, then it's a waste of money. Mostly, it's what your cat will eat and what your vet approves of.

Izadore (Izzie) answered on 3/24/09. Helpful? / 0

Even the best brand isn't any good if your cat won't won't eat it. I have 5 and they LOVE Royal Canin dry. I would like for them to eat Blue Buffalo which has more of the healthy ingredients I want them to have and has no corn, soy, wheat or animal by products. But they have made it clear that they prefer the Royal Canin. Also a good product but not as wholesome. And one of mine will not touch canned food at all. As long as they drink plenty of water, that's ok. The best foods have limited grains, no by products, no "gluten", meat or fish as the first ingredient on the list. Foods that use special colors and shapes are no good. The colors are dye and the shapes mean nothing to a cat. Other than that, you should feed what you decide is best because as Izzie said, we all have our own opinion on the food topic.

Allie answered on 3/25/09. Helpful? / 0

Im not going to tread lightly on this subject, I will say that a wet, or raw food diet is the best for our obligate carnivores period!
Dry food is not a species appropriate diet, especially the ones that are full of carbs and grain. Cats need meat, NOT vegies and fruit and grain. Dry food is known to cause a plethora of problems for cats, please read this link it goes more into detail.
www.blakkatz.com

Shadow answered on 3/29/09. Helpful? / 1