We give Open Farm cat food a rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
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Picture this: You pass a farm and notice a lovely farmer couple out in the field. You wave, they wave, and then, to your surprise, they invite you to dinner. You tour the farm, and they tell you every detail about the crop, down to the last drop of water that it received. You meet the animals, watch the gardening process, and ask any questions your heart sees fit. Soon comes dinner time, and it’s the freshest food that you’ve ever seen on the table.
That’s what feeding Open Farm to your cat is like. Open Farm chose its name intentionally. With every ingredient sourced and listed in detail, it does the work for you.
In this review, I give my honest opinion based on my 5-week experience feeding it to my two cats, Lucy and Strudel.
At a Glance: What We Reviewed
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Harvest Chicken Rustic Blend Wet Cat Food |
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Wild-Caught Salmon Dry Cat Food |
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Harvest Chicken Freeze-Dried Raw Cat Food |
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Homestead Turkey Rustic Blend Wet Cat Food |
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Homestead Turkey & Chicken Dry Cat Food |
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Open Farm Cat Food Reviewed
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Who Makes Open Farm and Where Is It Produced?
Open Farm has multiple stores in New York and New Jersey, but it ships to homes all over the 48 land-locked states.
The company prides itself on being “100% obsessed with the standard of every ingredient.” There are no mystery meats, ambiguous third parties, and sleazy marketing tactics aimed at earning a quick buck.
With Open Farm, what you see is what you get. You can find the origin of every single ingredient in every single recipe. It’s pretty cool, actually.
Which Type of Cat Is Open Farm Best Suited For?
Truthfully, I believe any cat can benefit from Open Farm. The food is easy to chew and tastes great, and the ingredients are nutritionally dense. But some cats are set in their ways.
This food is grain inclusive, using lentils instead of wheat and corn, so a cat owner steering clear of grains would want to try the grain-free food.
Discussion of the Primary Ingredients (Good and Bad)
Overall, I’m quite pleased with the quality of ingredients in Open Farm recipes. Here’s what you can generally expect:
- Agar agar (gelatin substitute)
- Lentils and chickpeas (a grain-free line does exist)
- Ground bone
- Organ meat
- Montmorillonite clay
- Various herbs
- Prebiotics
- Chelated minerals
- Salmon oil
- Meat meal
- Various fruits and vegetables
Organ meat was one of the first ingredients I noticed was absent in the food (besides the freeze-dried raw). I usually look for this ingredient in wet cat food. I imagine the company doesn’t want cats overeating organ meat and getting vitamin A toxicity.
Open Farm does a good job of incorporating nutrients from other sources before enriching the food with vitamins and minerals. Let’s take a closer look at what I mean.
Vitamins and Minerals
Open Farm uses chelated minerals to fortify the food. Chelated minerals are bound to chelating agents or organic compounds like amino acids. This makes the minerals easier to absorb.
High Protein and Great Quality
You’ll always have fresh meat and meat meals within the first five ingredients, with the first ingredient being fresh meat. I liked that the grains are in the middle of the ingredient list instead of the first five, ensuring that my cats receive a species-specific diet rich in animal protein.
No Aluminum Cans
This factor was a huge win in my book. I had to give it its own category. Dealing with aluminum cans and stinky wet food gets old after a while, especially when you’re hiding in the kitchen trying to feed one animal and praying the other animals don’t hear the sound of the forbidden fruit being opened. The cardboard container was refreshing!
Affordable With a Long Shelf Life
I have a small budget for pet food, so I need cat food rich in absorbable nutrients and has a long shelf life. I’m happy to say that Open Farm delivered!
All of the food lasts anywhere from 6 to 10 months. Of course, my cats will eat all of this food before then, but it’s nice to know I can keep fresh food in storage in case of an emergency.
This food is also cheaper than expected. Any cat owners trying to be frugal yet wanting to offer better quality food to their cats could find something within their budget, particularly with wet cat food. Wet food is always so expensive, and I’m excited to have found healthy wet food that doesn’t break the bank.
Ordering & Shipping
You can save even more money by placing orders on auto-shipment. Signing up and ordering is as easy as pie. Enter your name and email and put items in the cart. Open Farm will give you a 5% discount on your order.
My shipment was perfectly packaged. There were no rips, tears, or moldy food anywhere.
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Ethically & Sustainably Sourced
As I said before, Open Farm puts your pet and the environment at the top of the priority list. Every ingredient is 100% traceable, including the meats. The company is even on a 10-year sustainability journey, which is pretty cool.
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A Quick Look at Open Farm Cat Food
- Affordable and long-lasting
- No aluminum cans
- High protein
- Real meat as the first ingredient
- Product variety
- Ethically and sustainably sourced
- Organ meat is only available in freeze-dried food
- The food texture won’t sit well with some cats
Reviews of the Open Farm Cat Food We Tried
1. Harvest Chicken Rustic Blend Wet Cat Food
The Harvest Chicken Rustic Blend wet cat food was a huge success in my house. With humanely raised chicken and chicken broth at the top of the list, I knew my cats would love it.
This food is free of gross jellies, slime, and that horrible wet food smell. It’s high protein and high fat, and my cats could eat real meat that doesn’t have a weird shape.
My cats had to get used to the loose consistency. Sometimes they didn’t want to eat it because they wanted something to sink their teeth into. Once I mixed it with some dry food, they loved it again.
- Free of chunks, jelly, and slime
- No horrible smell
- Tastes great
- Recyclable material
- Thin texture
- No organ meat
- Nothing to bite down on
2. Wild-Caught Salmon Dry Cat Food
This recipe came in second in my house. The salmon recipe is absolutely delicious and loaded with fishy goodness (the smell of the food is proof), so your cat will receive lots of amino and fatty acids. With 41% protein and 20% fat, your cat’s coat should look shiny and new.
I went back and forth with food, so I can’t say I noticed a difference in their coat shine, but I’m willing to stick with this recipe for a month and see if I notice a difference.
A positive feature of this food is the kibble shape. The discs were just the right shape and size for my cats to enjoy. In fact, one of the reasons my cats liked it so much was because the kibble was easier to sink their teeth into than their normal kibble.
- Medium-sized, round kibble
- Great source of amino acids
- Excellent for a shiny, healthy coat
- Heavy fish smell
- Not good for cats on a low-fat diet
3. Harvest Chicken Freeze-Dried Raw Cat Food
I’ll admit that my cats initially didn’t like this food. It took a couple of weeks before they decided to try it.
The freeze-dried raw food has a consistency of chalk and marshmallow. It sounds horrible, and my cats were less than impressed at first. But they loosened up and now try to chew the bag open for more!
According to the nutrient profile, your cat will receive less protein and more fat and fiber with this freeze-dried product. With the extra fat, the food contains amino and fatty acids that help your cat’s coat sparkle. Cats with dry skin could benefit from this as a meal topper.
It also has ground bone and chicken liver, which are two ingredients full of calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin A—important nutrients for a predatory animal.
- Mimics a prey-model recipe
- Long list of amino acids and fatty acids
- Excellent for a shiny, healthy coat
- Not good for cats on a low-fat diet
Our Experience With Open Farm Cat Food
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Honestly, this food couldn’t have arrived on my doorstep at a better time. My cat Strudel became ill and wouldn’t eat anything I offered. But one day, she willingly tried the wet food and loved it. I was so happy.
Over time, her interest in food returned, and I had to adjust. But that moment gave me so much hope because I knew she was eating something that was filling and healing. It felt like a friend made something from scratch and hand-delivered it when I needed it the most.
This food has given me peace of mind. I don’t worry about my cat’s nutrition, my carbon footprint, or whether I should give in to buying cheaper food. I now know there are better options out there.
Does a perfect company actually exist? Of course not. But Open Farm’s efforts are noticeable; my cats and I appreciate it. I definitely give this food two paws up.
Conclusion
Sourcing fresh pet food that doesn’t put a shiver down your spine when you click “checkout” is hard to find, but Open Farm can help.
Open Farm is a pet food company specializing in meticulously sourced food of the highest quality. Compared to other companies, it’s affordable and offers variety in all kinds of food textures, shapes, and recipes.
So, if you’re obsessed with the standard of every ingredient, this could be the cat food for you.
See also:
- The New Zealand Natural Pet Food Co Brand Review: A Detailed Look
- Applaws Limited Ingredient Wet Cat Food Review: How I Supplemented My Cats Diet
At a Glance: What We Reviewed
