I Just have to say, if you are looking for quality cat food at a reasonable price this is the cat food for you!, I used to put my kitten on Wellness or Blue Buffalo which put a bit of a dent on my pocket, so I had to look for a brand exactly like them but for half the price! and Merrick definetly takes a run for there money. My kittens are healthy and grain free, I will stick with this catfood! so if youre looking for quality try a bag of Merrick, I have nothing but praises for this company
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Showing posts with label homemade dog and cat food recipes. Show all posts
Hill's Science Diet Adult Light Dry Cat Food
List Price: $42.99
Sale Price: $33.29
Today's Bonus: 23% Off
This is a really good choice for a nutritionally sound, lower calorie food, and our cat (admittedly not picky) immediately devoured it. But the real message here is: you need to find out how many kcal/day your cat needs for weight loss, research the calories in your cat's food, and accurately measure your feeding. There do not appear to be industry standards for what's labeled as 'weight management', 'light' etc., and the differences are dramatic!
Our very young and energetic cat starting piling on weight from when he was a kitten. Maybe he stuffs himself because he's a 'rescue'--I don't know whether he might have had some starvation in his early weeks that marked him for life! but we had to put him on adult food before his kitten year was up, on the advice of our veterinarian--and he went on to gain weight up to almost 20 lb. even when giving the recommended daily amount of food, measured, divided into 2 daily feedings.
We decided to switch from a Purina Pro Plan regular adult formula to their 'weight management' formula--still, kitty was gaining. When I finally did the research of how many kcal/day he should be getting and how many kcal we were giving him (mind you--the recommended, measured amount), I was shocked. The packaging recommends 56-84 g./day of the food for weight loss, for a cat with a goal weight of 10-14 lbs. That's 214-321 calories, measured by their own nutrition information. But my research at showed that the recommended amount should be 187 calories/day for weight loss, for a goal weight of 10-12 lb. That means the *minimum* amount recommended by the Purina label was 27 more calories/day than he should be getting--or 14% more! and the maximum 'recommended' amount was 72% more than he should be getting for weight loss.
has a publication with calorie counts/cup of a wide variety of cat food:
The range of calories/up is staggering. Anyone with an overweight cat--do your cat a favor and research how many calories/day they *should* be getting, and how many calories the 'recommended' amount that you're feeding actually is.
After finding out how much of the Pro Plan Weight Management per day to offer, I thought our problems were over--I started giving him a daily amount with the right calories for weight loss. And he did start losing, at a slow but safe rate: about .2 lb/week. But he was constantly, frantically hungry. I looked further, for a nutritionally sound food that could give him more volume and fill him up while still not exceeding the calories he would need for weight loss. With the help of for nutritional ratings, and the calorie chart on , I selected Science Diet Light--with approximately 75% of the calories per cup compared to the Purina Pro Plan. I can now give him 9g/day more, and I think the higher fiber content of this food will help him feel more full. While it does cost more than his previous food, the difference is not going to break the bank--I estimate it will cost me $4 more per month.
Max Cat Beef and Egg Entrée Chunks in Sauce Cat Food Cans
I'm always spending a bunch of money of trying to find different flavors that my picky kitties will eat so I don't waste my money, ha! This was a surprising HIT, so I'll be ordering MORE!!
Newman's Own Advanced Cat Food ( 6x4.75lb)
List Price: $223.94
Sale Price: $21.99
Today's Bonus: 90% Off
We were unable to find Newman's Own Pet Food in any retail outlet. I was determined to banish Chinese "food" from this home. Thanks to Google, I found it listed with Amazon. Previous experience with Amazon's fast accurate dealings even through partners caused me to take this route.
Would have liked more choice on flavors, but it's working out okay.
Petego United Pets Crock Dry Dog Food Dispenser, Bright Blue
List Price: $51.00
Sale Price: $39.75
Today's Bonus: 22% Off
I found this at a remainders store for $16 and that it lists for $50 seems excessive but not outrageous. The designer of this container, Stefano Giovannini, designed some of the cutest stuff for Alessi so when I saw these containers I had to have them. It's more of a "want" than a "need" though since it only holds 5lbs of dry food at a time and a lot of people I know buy in bulk. It seems fairly well made and it's a clever design. The handle is on the bucket securely and the back of the head is open so that's what you use as the handle to open it. the tail scoop holds 1 cup of food and there is a little hook on the back of the bucket for it. Overall, delightful to look at and comes in a variety of colours.
I would give this more like a 4.5 stars for me but I might not be using it the way they want. I leave this on the floor and it might be made for more of a counter top. On the floor it's easy to not put the lid on correctly where it dips into the container (it will never fully fall in though). Also, with the spoon in the back I sometimes don't get it on the hook and finally it's low so you're really squatting to do all that.
Plato Treats EOS Grain Free Turkey and Sweet Potato Dog Snack
List Price: $12.99
Sale Price: $8.90
Today's Bonus: 31% Off
I bought these treats when I looked for dog treats made in the US. Our dogs have food allergies which is another reason for us to be careful about what we are feeding them. The Plato treats contain only great ingredients, and our dogs are crazy about them. We also stuff some into toys and keep the dogs entertained this way for quite a while. I would highly recommend this product.
TIKI Cat Canned Food for Cats, Waikiki Tuna Tilapia Recipe
As all cat owners know: If s/he eats it, it's great! Gracie chows down this Tiki Cat food, in all its flavors, and asks for more...and she gets it. Buy it.
Wysong Epigen 90 Dog and Cat Food Bag, 2-Pound
Our picky brood of 4 cats LOVE this food. They all agree on almost nothing. Normally, we feed Fromm Four-Star Nutritionals Surf and Turf Formula Dry Cat Food, 5-Pound Bag and Orijen Regional Poultry and Fish Grain-Free Dry Cat & Kitten Food, 5.5lb, but in a pinch we needed a quick Prime delivery of a reputable grain-free dry cat food, looked around, read reviews, found this on Prime. Bingo.
This kibble looks like small fertilizer pellets, smells not especially appealing, and appears kind of drier than most kibbles, so we weren't holding our breath. But they all ate up every bite in their bowls. Never happens with a new food. And, we thought, this won't happen again tomorrow; it was just a fluke. Well they repeated their performance and hoovered up every bit again the next morning. And they continue to love Epigen-90.
Thrilled THRILLED to have another quality food to rotate into their diets, since variety = the spice of life, right? And also a better way to hedge your bets for getting a wide range of nutrients. Also really happy there are organic ingredients in this formula -and no subpar likely-GMO proteins isolates, like pea or potato protein (this is only true of the Epigen-90 formula, though!). We also offer one small can of Peking Ducken Wet Cat Food Size: 3 oz, case of 24 each meal, and the cats are very happy, excited at mealtimes, with lovely coats. Please keep offering this on Prime!! Please, pretty please, Wysong, keep to this formula! ...Fingers officially crossed...
EDITED TO ADD: We no longer feed Orijen due to concerns about product quality and changes in the formulation. Epigen-90 continues to be a big hit with our cats, and they're in great health on it, too. Wish it were cheaper, but when you pay for quality on the front end, the better quality of life & good health over time saves plenty from big expenses on the vet-end of things. Anything to keep the cats happy, anything to avoid hauling us all over to the vet's.
This kibble looks like small fertilizer pellets, smells not especially appealing, and appears kind of drier than most kibbles, so we weren't holding our breath. But they all ate up every bite in their bowls. Never happens with a new food. And, we thought, this won't happen again tomorrow; it was just a fluke. Well they repeated their performance and hoovered up every bit again the next morning. And they continue to love Epigen-90.
Thrilled THRILLED to have another quality food to rotate into their diets, since variety = the spice of life, right? And also a better way to hedge your bets for getting a wide range of nutrients. Also really happy there are organic ingredients in this formula -and no subpar likely-GMO proteins isolates, like pea or potato protein (this is only true of the Epigen-90 formula, though!). We also offer one small can of Peking Ducken Wet Cat Food Size: 3 oz, case of 24 each meal, and the cats are very happy, excited at mealtimes, with lovely coats. Please keep offering this on Prime!! Please, pretty please, Wysong, keep to this formula! ...Fingers officially crossed...
EDITED TO ADD: We no longer feed Orijen due to concerns about product quality and changes in the formulation. Epigen-90 continues to be a big hit with our cats, and they're in great health on it, too. Wish it were cheaper, but when you pay for quality on the front end, the better quality of life & good health over time saves plenty from big expenses on the vet-end of things. Anything to keep the cats happy, anything to avoid hauling us all over to the vet's.
Cloud Star Chewy Tricky Trainers, Liver Flavor, 14-Ounce Pouch
After reading the good reviews, I bought it. However, My babies (one poodle and one samoyed) they even don't want to try. So totally waste the money. When you buy any treat, you should buy one small package to see whether or not your dogs will like. This is my suggestion.
Signature Housewares Fish Cat Bowl
These bowls are the perfect size for my cat. I got two along with the Signature Housewares Dual Pet Bowl Stand, Extra Small and they fit perfectly in the stand. They each hold about a cup which is the amount I need for my cat. Great quality and cute design.
Cat Supplies Wellness Cat Indoor Health
My vet had recommended Royal Canin for my older cat because he had slight tartar buildup and because I was told it would lower the p.H. of his urine. Unfortunately, it was over $30.00 for an eight-pound bag, it smelled awful, and it contained by-products. Next, I tried Nutro, but I was shocked at some of the things I read about the product (such information can be found via a Google search). Finally, I picked up some Wellness, which was much less expensive than the vet's stinky stuff, having read multiple raves about the product.
As soon as I opened up the bag of Wellness, my two fellas darted towards me. They scarfed down the Wellness, ignoring the Nutro in their bowls. The cats did not have any digestive problems, and they continued to ignore the other food, so after a few days, I simply gave them Wellness. Needless to say, they absolutely love it. One time, I left the bag open on the counter while I went to refill their water bowls. I heard a strange chomping sound intermingled with rustling, and turned around-I could only see the behind of my older cat, as he was shamelessly snacking from the bag of Wellness!
And my two boys look absolutely amazing. Their soft fur is so shiny that it sparkles under the light! They have not had any issues with this food at all. Every time I come home or wake up, their bowls are always empty; my younger cat has even tried to lick his empty bowl in vain for any crumbs.
I won't be using any other products. Wellness is a little pricey, but our furry friends deserve nothing but the best.
As soon as I opened up the bag of Wellness, my two fellas darted towards me. They scarfed down the Wellness, ignoring the Nutro in their bowls. The cats did not have any digestive problems, and they continued to ignore the other food, so after a few days, I simply gave them Wellness. Needless to say, they absolutely love it. One time, I left the bag open on the counter while I went to refill their water bowls. I heard a strange chomping sound intermingled with rustling, and turned around-I could only see the behind of my older cat, as he was shamelessly snacking from the bag of Wellness!
And my two boys look absolutely amazing. Their soft fur is so shiny that it sparkles under the light! They have not had any issues with this food at all. Every time I come home or wake up, their bowls are always empty; my younger cat has even tried to lick his empty bowl in vain for any crumbs.
I won't be using any other products. Wellness is a little pricey, but our furry friends deserve nothing but the best.
Natural Choice Dog Small Breed Senior Dog Food, 4-Pound
The only food I will feed my little guy. Nutro food does not contain by-products or corn and keeps your dogs healthy. They will eat less because they're digesting more of their food instead of producing more waste. Also high levels of glucosamine and chondroitin.
Felidae Dry Cat Food for Senior and Overweight Cats, Platinum
we have fed our cats a lot of stuff. These 2 boy cats are not picky eaters. They loved the Purina. They loved the Nutro. They loved the Iams. They love whatever we feed them.
This review is based on what we, their affectionate owners love. After a certain age, we were instructed by the vet to consider senior foodsand lower carb foods, because the catties were fatties. We tried a few types of food. Some evinced no change. Some made the litter super-stink. Some had too small a kibble and the cats barfed it up because they didn't have to chew it to swallow it...
This Felidae has done the trick. No problems to speak of. It is consistent in the litter and bearable on the nose. The cats love it. The kibble is sized appropriate to chewing. And here's the kicker:
After feeding the cats Felidae, their demeanor improved. Their coats are super soft and lushboth are new improvements we can directly attribute to this food. We're now loyal Felidae consumers.
Additionally, the absence of corn product in the feed seems to lessen or remove the reactions of our friends with cat-allergies.
This review is based on what we, their affectionate owners love. After a certain age, we were instructed by the vet to consider senior foodsand lower carb foods, because the catties were fatties. We tried a few types of food. Some evinced no change. Some made the litter super-stink. Some had too small a kibble and the cats barfed it up because they didn't have to chew it to swallow it...
This Felidae has done the trick. No problems to speak of. It is consistent in the litter and bearable on the nose. The cats love it. The kibble is sized appropriate to chewing. And here's the kicker:
After feeding the cats Felidae, their demeanor improved. Their coats are super soft and lushboth are new improvements we can directly attribute to this food. We're now loyal Felidae consumers.
Additionally, the absence of corn product in the feed seems to lessen or remove the reactions of our friends with cat-allergies.
Friskies Classic Pate Ocean White Fish And Tuna Dinner Canned Cat
Once or twice a year for a little variety and that's about enough for my cat of this particular variety. He likes it for a change from his chicken, turkey and beef, but not very often. He will eat about 3/4 of the can and then he's had enough. He's not a huge fish fan anyway, but this stuff looks to be about the best out there in the fish varieties. The chunks are bit sized so if your cat has a small mouth like mine does, it will be easier to chew. Don't know why my cat doesn't like this type of fish, but he really could care less about it.
Wellness Signature Selects Flaked Skipjack Tuna with Shrimp
We have picky eater cats, and it's so hard to find something with quality ingredients that they will eat. It doesn't matter how healthy a food is, if they leave it in their dish!
They gobble this up, and I feel good about the quality too.
They gobble this up, and I feel good about the quality too.
Nutri-Cal for Cats High Calorie Dietary Supplement, 4.25-Ounce
List Price: $9.99
Sale Price: $5.39
Today's Bonus: 46% Off
One of my Persian cats "Nicki" is way too fussy when it comes to food (more than any other Persian). On many occasions I have had to drive around at 11 pm to find exactly what he wants because he absolutely refuses to eat anything else. Once his vet wanted to change his diet completely and he refused to eat. I told his doctor that he is not eating and what should I do? the doctor said don't worry he will eventually eat. FIVE days later he did not touch the new food!!!!!!!! I could not believe it, he rather die than change!!!!! Finally I folded like a cheap tent as usual and this time I changed the vet!
Anyways, I wanted you to know who I'm dealing with for this product. I liked the reviews and bought it for Nicki. He loved it. As a matter of fact he loved it so much he stopped eating his food and only wanted this. This is bad, I wanted to help stimulate his appetite so he can gain some weight (he is only 8 lb). So I stopped it immediately and now I give him a small amount every day as a treat. What I discovered that was alarming and you should be aware as well is that the first ingredient is "Corn Syrup". So beware, you don't want to use this product unnecessarily or perhaps replace the food with it. For the cat who loves it, it is very easy for that to happen. Corn syrup is an isolated and highly processed form of corn that has no similarities to corn anymore. It is harmful for human and animals alike. Use this product only for pets that completely have lost their appetite and you are a desperate parent to help them eat something, anything!
Zoo Med Box Turtle Wet Food, 6-Ounce
List Price: $1.92
Sale Price: $1.79
Today's Bonus: 7% Off
My box turtles love it and it's a good alternative when fresh food preparation is not possible every day.
However, as long as the cost of shipping is twice the cost of the item, I will not order this.