Dry Cat Food
Treat your cat to the best dry food out there – something they'll love, while also keeping their coat glossy, their body in great shape and their health strong for years to come. Thanks to our wide range, you can easily match the food to their age, lifestyle, health and taste preferences. And, of course, to your family budget too. Don't forget to make use of our loyalty discounts for regular customers
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A guide to choosing dry cat food
Lost in the range of cat food on offer? We'll help you work out where to start, what to look for, and which cats will prefer a shrimp flavour and which might go for pheasant instead.
1) Age matters
The first step in choosing the right dry food is narrowing down the options by age. Kittens need more calories for proper development, along with the right vitamins, and their kibble is often shaped and sized specifically for them. From around age 1 to 7, choose food for adult cats. It's a good idea to vary the protein source in the food from time to time to help prevent food allergies from developing. So offer your cat rabbit one time and perhaps a quail flavour the next. Senior cats tend to gain weight, so they need lower-calorie food. They're also more likely to be dealing with health issues, so their food can be formulated to support things like joints or teeth.
2) Don't underestimate quality
Don't be swayed by advertising or eye-catching packaging. You can spot good-quality food by studying its ingredients list carefully. Ingredients are listed on the pack in descending order, starting with whatever makes up the largest proportion. Meat should, of course, come first.
It also helps to know the difference between premium, super-premium and holistic food. Premium food offers a good balance of quality and price, while super-premium sits a notch higher and usually contains more meat. Holistic, or complete, food is currently all the rage. It contains no grains or other filler ingredients used purely to bulk out the meal. It serves up only what cats actually need – above all, plenty of meat (including less common types, such as duck or reindeer), plus vegetables, fruit or herbs.
3) Flavour isn't just about taste
The flavour you choose doesn't just affect how enthusiastically your cat licks the bowl clean. Each type of meat has a different composition, which makes it suited to different cats.
The meat most commonly used in dry cat food is poultry, particularly chicken, which is low in fat and easy to digest. Turkey is similar in this respect.
Beef-flavoured food is a popular choice. Beef is notable for its high iron, amino acid and unsaturated fatty acid content. If you've taken in an underweight cat, food containing pork, which has a higher fat content, can be a good option.
Food flavoured with game, including options like wild boar, is high in protein and low in fat. It's also popular among cats with allergies.
You're guaranteed to win your cat over with a fish-flavoured food. Cats love the smell, it's high in protein and easy to digest – just keep an eye on the fat content, as this varies depending on the type of fish used. Sea fish tend to be fattier, salmon being a good example.
4) Consider health and lifestyle too
Your four-legged friend's health and lifestyle should also play an important role in your choice. An outdoor cat has different needs to a cat living indoors with limited opportunities to exercise. If weight needs to be managed, a lighter food such as chicken is a good fit. Many pets also struggle with various allergies, which calls for a suitable type of food (popular choices here include lamb or food with insect protein). Special formulas are also made for neutered cats and for pregnant or nursing cats.
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Josera complete grain-free food for pregnant, nursing and growing cats.
A complete food for kittens to support their development, immunity and digestion.
A complete dry food with chicken for kittens from 4 weeks to 12 months old. For healthy growth and development. Also suitable for pregnant and...
N&D OCEAN CAT Kitten is a complete, grain-free dry food with cod, prawns, pumpkin and cantaloupe melon for kittens and pregnant or nursing cats.
Complete food for pregnant, nursing and growing cats. The recipe contains no cereals and is suitable for the everyday diet of healthy, sensitive cats.
Josera complete cat food. A gluten-free diet for young cats up to 12 months old.
A complete holistic food for kittens up to 12 months old and for pregnant and nursing cats. Up to 86% protein of animal origin.
Complete food for kittens, pregnant and nursing cats. 75% protein of animal origin.
A new recipe of the high-quality Orijen food for kittens and adult cats alike. It contains a full 85% poultry and fish meat and offal. Deliciously...
Brit Care Cat Grain-Free Kitten is a hypoallergenic food with chicken and turkey for kittens and pregnant or nursing cats.
Complete food for kittens, pregnant and nursing cats. 75% animal-derived protein.
A grain-free food with quality poultry meat for kittens under 1 year old, and for pregnant and nursing cats, with beta-glucans and...
A complete food for pregnant, nursing and growing cats. The grain-free recipe is suitable for the everyday nutrition of healthy, sensitive cats.
Complete premium food Brit Premium Cat by Nature Kitten Chicken. A chicken recipe for kittens (1-12 months), also suitable for pregnant or nursing...
A complete premium food with poultry for kittens, and pregnant and nursing cats.
A complete low-grain food with lamb and tropical fruit for kittens and pregnant or nursing cats.
Primordial is a holistic, grain-free and highly digestible food for kittens. Made with turkey, chicken, fish and duck (63%), it also contains...
Brit Care Cat Grain-Free Kitten is a hypoallergenic food with chicken and turkey for kittens and pregnant or nursing cats.
N&D Chicken & Pomegranate is a super-premium complete food for kittens, pregnant and nursing cats. A chicken recipe with pomegranate.
Brit Care Cat Grain-Free Kitten is a hypoallergenic food for kittens and pregnant or nursing cats, with chicken and turkey.
A complete premium poultry food for kittens and pregnant or nursing cats.
A complete food for kittens, also suitable for pregnant and nursing cats, with beef.
A new recipe for the high-quality Orijen food, suitable for both kittens and adult cats. 85% poultry and fish meat and organs. Deliciously tasty...
Fitmin complete food for kittens up to 12 months old and for pregnant and nursing cats. Up to 86% protein of animal origin.
A complete food with chicken for kittens and pregnant cats.
A complete food with chicken for kittens and pregnant cats.
A complete grain-free food with cod and shrimp for kittens.
N&D Chicken & Pomegranate superpremium complete food for kittens, pregnant and nursing cats. A chicken recipe with pomegranate.
A complete food for kittens with beef, also suitable for pregnant and nursing cats.
Brit Premium Cat by Nature Kitten Chicken is a complete premium food. A chicken recipe for kittens (1-12 months), also suitable for pregnant or...
A complete, grain-free food, ideal for kittens after weaning.
This complete grain-free food is ideal for kittens after weaning.
A complete food with chicken for kittens and pregnant cats.
A complete grain-free food with salmon for kittens.
A complete grain-free food with salmon for kittens.
Meowing Heads first-class natural food for kittens. Containing 70% chicken, egg and fish, it provides maximum protein and nutrients, while brown...
Acana Grasslands Cat is a food with an extra-high meat content (75%). A complete, balanced and biologically appropriate food suitable for cats of...
Acana Cat Grain-Free Pacifica complete food for cats of all ages. Made with wild-caught herring, mackerel, flounder, hake, and redfish.