Top 5 Brands Of Wet Cat Food Our Members Love The Most

I always fed my cats good quality, premium brand foods with meat as the first ingredient. It wasn't until recently I decided to question "chicken and/or turkey meal." I did a little research and discovered that can actually consist of what we don't want for our fur-babies: feathers, from sick and/or diseased cows, similar to what we think of when we see the words "by-product." I contacted Nulo and Wellness because I feed mostly that brand and was informed their "chicken meal" is from muscle and that's what we pet parents need to know and feel safe in serving. I don't like the carrageenan in Wellness but they assured me it's a minimal amount and not harmless. I suggest to all pet parents regarding whatever brand you purchase, contact the company to ensure when you see the words "chicken/turkey/beef meal" listed in the ingredients that it's coming from muscle.

Oh, I cannot agree more about feeding canned food versus dry is the healthiest and best food to prevent all kinds of health issues in our cats! My daughter and I did our own research for months, and learned about cat's digestive systems work, and the fact that they ARE carnivores, think about that..In nature, cats would not be eating dry kibble! They eat pure meat protein, chicken, turkey, beef..Avoid fish, because the sources put into cat food is more than likely tainted with Mercury..We have discussed this for over a year with our holistic vet, and she agrees about getting rid of dry food! Cat's kidneys are their most sensitive organs and they can never drink enough water to keep them hydrated and healthy. This is why so many cats get kidney disease and failure..I would suggest that anyone feeding dry food, please, for the sake of your cat's longterm health (and not for your convenience of pouring dry food into their food bowls, or whatever other reasons dry appeals to you.) we have been educated and convinced so much by reading these two wonderful cat sites, one was created by a female holistic veterinarian, the other is written with a vet, but, the main author went through losing her cats, and having serious health conditions, feeding them dry food..She did her own research, and wrote a book on the subject too..The first site, which we call the "Bible for how to feed and keep our cats as healthy as possible" is www.catinfo.org...the second site is www.felineinstincts.com.. Feline Instincts page creator wrote a very interesting book that is also a great manual on how to keep our kitties healthy for their entire lives. The book link is here: http://felineinstincts.com/product/book-a-comprehensive-true-story-of-natural-cures/..It is a very easy, interesting read that taught our family SO much..We stopped feeding dry kibble almost 2 years ago, and have seen some really positive results with our five cats..Our 12 and 13 year old cats have perfect labwork levels, and they look and act much younger than others their age! Please educate and inform yourselves on what to feed your cats, at least take a look at these two pages, and then, decide whether or not you feel you can continue feeding dry kibble..We have to think about our cat's health, more than what may be more convenient to feed each day..I want ours to live and nice, long, healthy life with us...They are part of our family and are worth this commitment....I hope I have helped many here who love their kitties as much as we do...let me know your thoughts after visiting these sites and/or reading the awesome book too!  Merry Christmas! :-)

my cat had crystals but no surgery. His vet suggested a special food.
Is it ok to feed Purina Pro Plan Focus urinary dry food and on occasion Prescription SO chunky stew.(likes alot, but expensive more small can)
It is very hard to get him off Friskies shredded turkey/cheese... he just really loves it. Will feeding Friskies canned food make him develope more crystals?
He dislikes Hounds & Gatos, Wellness brands and most from the Pet Smart.
any suggestions of wet canned and non-pate food?

I thought that dry food can cause diabetes in kitties.  But then, I'm a relatively new owner. 

Well like my cat s only vet says Dry kibble should only be fed as a snack due to the fact that cats just don' t drink enough water to compensate, and they eventually become dehydrated and in the long run end up having cystitis, diabetes, just to name a few. Furthermore, cats do not eat dry food in the wild, they are carnivores and need meat to survive. Just saying...

My Siamese likes wet only, with @12pieces of dry. how many of you experience this.  eats one day, or so, then turns his tail on the same thing he had been eating..for about a day.... so frustrating.  Weather, or what makes this cat do this......???? 

I agree with the earlier comments about preferring dry food over wet. And if need be I just add a supplemental aditive to the food like Nupro and it always works great for my cats.

One of my eight kitties was recently diagnosed with diabetes. Our veterinarian, and many articles I researched on the web indicate diabetic cats should have no more than five percent carbohydrates in their diet. Many Fancy Feast pates and flaked food fall into this category. For ease of feeding, I've decided to put all my kitties on this diet. With eight hungry cats, I go through three quarters of a case of food a day! I hope this low carb diet will increase their health, and prevent Leo's litter mates from contracting this dread disease.

If you have a cat with a sensitive stomach who pukes a lot, I recommend Royal Canin DIGESTIVE SENSITIVE.  It is over-the-counter. You do not have to have a prescription.  The cats seem to like the taste and it reduces vomiting.

Protein is the most expensive ingredient in the food so why pay for more than you need?
The dry food I purchase (Evolve) is 32% crude protein minimum, which more than meets the necessary standard for both cats and kittens.  
 
Here is an excellent article on Protein Requirements for Cats:
www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=1+1399&aid=701

I rarely give my cats canned food, as none of them provide MORE nutrition than a quality dry food, and canned is certainly not cost effective.  I consider them to be nothing more than canned treats.  The only exception to this will be if I have a cat who is hard to medicate.  Then I will add their mediation to a spoonful or canned food.