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- Cats need lots of protein and fat in their diets to be healthy, so it's important that you feed them the best cat food you can buy: ZiwiPeak's wet food.
- Packed with premium ingredients that are ethically farmed and locally sourced, ZiwiPeak sets a new standard for quality when it comes to nutrient-rich cat food.
Cats are obligate carnivores, which means that they have a biological need for meat. Your cat may be able to digest certain plant products in limited amounts, but protein should be the focus of his diet and it needs to come from premium animal sources. A high-quality cat food will always list a source of animal protein as the first ingredient with plenty of healthy animal fats and limited carbohydrates. Never purchase a cat food that is made with corn, wheat, or soy ingredients, or one that uses artificial additives like colors, flavors, and artificial preservatives.
Shopping for cat food can be a challenge because there are so many options to choose from. Unless you have a thorough understanding of your cat's nutritional needs and knowledge of how to read a pet food label, you might find the task a bit overwhelming. You'll be glad to know, then, that we're done the hard work for you. We've scoured the reviews and taken a deeper look into the best pet food brands on the market to bring you our top five picks for high-quality cat food brands.
Here are the best cat foods you can buy in 2019:
- Best cat food overall: ZiwiPeak wet cat food
- Best dry cat food: Acana's dry cat food
- Best wet cat food: Nature's Variety wet cat food
- Best grain-free cat food: Wellness grain-free cat food
- Best organic cat food: Castor & Pollux's organic cat food
Updated on 03/14/2019 by Malarie Gokey: Updated prices, added links to Chewy and Petco, added related cat gear guides, and updated formatting.
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