Best cheap wet cat food

[@jesscaticles]

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[@debbieshomes6984]

Dangerous? Which ingredients are dangerous?

[@debbieshomes6984]

Homemade, I think is the way to go too.

[@Counter-Intuitive]

Just fyi you should look into "natural flavors". I try not to feed my cats anything with that in it.

[@roxannesmaldone3465]

Do you give your Sweety Freshpet?

[@roxannesmaldone3465]

My Cat doesnt eat Wet food, I'm having a problem transitioning my Cat. He also likes his Treats.

[@louisenilsson8951]

I had a cat ending up with a condition called stomatitis. This particular cat loved mackerel that is high in vitamin D. My vet said that this is a new decease that wasn't around 20 years ago. What they do is remove all the teeth. I did not want to do that. So I researched online and found that a major cause was to much vitamin D and that there has been foods recalled for containing to much. What I did was stopped feeding her any food with fish and the symptoms actually went away. Vets don't always know what is good for the pets. They recommend all this prescription foods and drastic treatments.

[@paws4mercy643]

Hills science diet is DISGUSTING but they prescribed that trash like it's actually MEDICINAL its absolutely not medicinal in anyway and if we pet parents don't demand better from pet food makers Then our furbabies will continue getting oreventabke diseases and years off theur shirt orecioys little lives

[@malicahamilton]

Cats do need fish in their diets but feeding only fish or too much fish is obviously not healthy as you know

[@didlot2942]

They do know they’re just sails men for meds just like any other doctor but good on you for helping the baby 🎉🎉

[@akeleven]

​@@malicahamilton Cats do not need fish. Fish are scarce on the desert.

[@judithsmith9582]

0:23 Nulo Freestyle Duck and Tuna 3:06 Dave's naturally made 5:38 Fresh pet (Pet Co) 6:42 Wellness 8:39 American Journey kitten (Chewy) 11:30 Natural Balance 13:33 Authority (Pet Smart) 14:52 Whole Hearted (Pet Co)

[@jesscaticles]

Chapters are already included in the description but thanks (:

[@kietro8319]

@@jesscaticles I looked for the chapters in the description a few times, but for some reason I’m just not seeing them.

[@ED-zm8ut]

@@kietro8319 It's aaaaaaaaaaaall the way at the bottom of her description. Honestly I appreciate you putting this here because I can see your comment and the video at the same time.

[@Mimeh53]

Whole Hearted is the only one on this list that my old Bombay will eat.

[@AnaAna-dr8jk]

@jesscaticles what about Purizon?

[@crystalquick4817]

It's crazy seeing the wholehearted savory flavor 24 pack of wet food at $15.49 a year ago, and now it is $25.76.

[@SparklyPsychic]

Really?! I might as well buy tiki cat (I hear, a better brand) than them

[@Bubbaluv8]

You ROCK Jess and Jericho! Thank you. Rescuer and foster here, lotso feed needs. I do raw and fresh and have researched this for decades, but my fosters are being adopted out to people who may be on a budget and don't know how to do fresh and raw. I have to feed them to prep them for this. Those of us who do rescue often have a great deal of experience and knowledge, but we're adopting out to people who usually don't. At the same time, these animals are going to homes and families where they'll be "⭐🌟The Staaaarrrr!!!🌟⭐" not just part of my pack - and this will be so good for them 💕 Many of our adopters are on a budget. So I have to feed on a budget. I appreciate this so much, thank you for sharing your amazing research and knowledge, along with your generous understanding of differing circumstances. I knew about some of these, Nulo is one of my budget go to's, but many I didn't know. I love your channel, this helps me very much. 💝💖💞

[@mothmanb00bs]

After feeding only dry Iams cat food to my cat for about a year (ik dont come for me), I learned it wasn’t a great food (not the worst, but far from the best) and so now I feed whole hearted pate canned food mixed with a bit of water for extra hydration and freeze dried duck liver on top, I pay around 35 dollars a month for his food :) no stinky or soft stool, in fact I think the smell has gone down, best decision ive ever made for my cats health!

[@Wendy-ce5gd]

Geeze…inflation. This was recorded two years ago. I just checked the price of the Petsmart 5.5 ounce can of authority. $1.29 at the time of this video. $1.89 today 😟

[@jackneat2469]

Love the down and dirty but really thorough analysis you provided for each food. I was happy to see the 2 foods I already buy (Dave’s and FreshPet) were at the top of the list of affordable options.

[@yeembus]

I'm a major Wellness respecter. My cat has a ton more energy after eating it compared to the Hills we started with. Her coat is softer, she's friendlier and more playful, and she's lost some weight. She just seems healthier. It's my favorite brand, and the 12.5 ounce cans are easy to work through over the course of 4 or 5 days. Costs about $0.10 more per 3 ounces than your typical Fancy Feast. As someone not interested in a raw diet for my cat, it's amazing! Also, all of the 12.5 Oz cans are the same price now. This means you can easily buy a Turkey and Salmon can, or a Chicken and herring one, and you'll have a better source for fish oil.

[@bestofmylovewhoahwhoah3239]

Wow. God bless you Jess for really breaking all this down. I am new kitty mom and was overwhelmed by all the brands labels etc. This is really helping me to narrow down some healthier options. Thank you!

[@jesscaticles]

So glad it was helpful!

[@ahnaahna7278]

I sometimes buy the Freshpet cat food and divide it up into many snack bags....to go into my freezer. Then I use up a small bag over 2 days. I do put other ‘stinky wet cat food’ on it.....just for the stink value, you know. Tuna breath! I am glad to be reminded to keep high protein cat food. Anyway, Thks and I subscribed. Ahna 😻

[@Amatwigger]

Thanks for this upload. Ever since Crave wet food was discontinued I haven't had time to research a replacement.

[@jesscaticles]

You're welcome!

[@kimappreciateslife]

Your videos are amazing! My new kitty Benny looks a lot like Jericho. Benny is 2.5 years old & was eating meow mix dry food & dry dog kibble at the home he lived at before I adopted him😢. He’s a loving sweet kitty, but carb addicted. I got him off dry & he’s now on fancy feast pate until I find a better wet food for him. He’s 12 pounds & has a belly. I’d like to get him to slim down & off the carbs. After wet food, I will look into raw food.

[@crazy4catsRL]

Cool to see my old wet cat food used in the video before I switched to raw 🥰 nice to know I did somewhat ok.

[@jesscaticles]

And even better now that your cat is eating fresh food ♥️

[@crazy4catsRL]

@@jesscaticles I’ve been looking at another raw food called Big Country Raw (Canada based company) It only has one box that is NRC complete (not sure how this differs from AAFCO). Since the raw food isn’t full prey but does include bone and organ meet my question is this: what are the specific supplements one MUST add for it to be complete? The company has a list of suggested supplements, but I hesitate to try it because it’s not defined by NRC as being complete.

[@esumiwa5583]

Thanks, this was very helpful. I would also suggest, for those with multi cat households, multi cat households and feral colony households, make one meal cooked homemade and one food you can afford. Its not very expensive for cooking food because you can get quality ground meats easier and chicken livers and hearts are cheap. just helpful ideas.

[@UnchainedVintage]

Do we cook the liver and hearts as well?

[@esumiwa5583]

@@UnchainedVintage always. kills bacteria form the processing of the carcass. always be safe, avoid being sorry.

[@dystoniaify]

I have compared to cost of feeding these cheaper wet foods only per the recommended amount for my big cat vs Darwin's Pets raw only, and the cost is about the same. Just something to consider for those considering feeding canned only, the Darwin's Pets or some similar balanced raw might be around the same cost. Another idea is a combo of canned and raw. I'm on SSDI, so I'm poor but after my senior best friend passed away from kidney disease I really researched the cost of raw.

[@jesscaticles]

Great suggestion! I'm glad you did the math. I think most people assume raw is more $ but it really isn't. Especially when you think about the long-term savings because your cat is healthier!

[@HandsthatglorfiyJesus]

Thank you for doing what you do ❤️

[@teagoldleaf4137]

Really appreciate your videos and how you break it down for us. On a side note, why are they using tomatoes when it's toxic for cats? I've been noticing that at petsmart, reading ingredients lists tomatoes, egg whites- also bad for cats. You'd think they'd consult a Veterinarian when they come up with recipes? Ok, vent done 😝

[@mandysmith7619]

These are all brands I've not heard of before as im assuming they're primarily sold in the US...but with the ones I buy here in the UK, I always read the ingredients 1st...I buy wet wheat free tinned meat, and over here as far as price goes the supermarket i mostly use(morrisons) own 'The Best range' is wheat free and is high in meat content and has sweet potatoe, cranberry and other vegetables and herbs incorperated...I do use Whiskers complete dry but its a side food only just in case they want a nibble in between thier main feed.

[@MatthewMacNaughton]

Cranberries ,blueberries, kale spinach and the like can contribute to the formation of kidney stones. Maybe the fraction that are not as critical. Cats I understand produce there own vitamin c . To much can lead to kidney stones.

[@notstarved4634]

wholehearted has to be the best honestly. its got a 80% mositure max, its got no fillers, and it comes in fish recipe if your cat is allergic to chicken. I mix this with a high quality pate.

[@jesscaticles]

Fish can be a great supplement for EPA/DHA. But it is not recommended as the sole protein source for a few reasons. Cats often develop an addiction to fish and this causes picky eating. Many fish also contain thiaminase which destroys b vitamins. The others on this list are better than that brand, and there are far better options than that. But variety is key so use whatever you can!

[@scrappyjack1]

For a.cat?

[@Rach_-wq5me]

Unfortunately these brands are not available in the uk, only natural food is an online one called Kat Kin, this would cost me £2.50 a day for 2 cats, definitely not viable on a tight budget, however I don’t feel comfortable continuing feeding dried kibble so I will start making my own from fresh chicken and or fish

[@edschulhof6303]

AAFCO has no guidelines for fish. I would think the Nulo Turkey and Duck or Chicken and Duck would be better choices. Turkey and Chicken comes in 12.5 oz cans, which makes it cheaper, but it has tuna as the fifth ingredient. Trying to feed healthy, commercial cat food is an incredible journey!

[@Siferiax]

I currently feed 2 brands with 2 flavors from each. As an example (only can I have handy here lol) I feed Wild Freedom Chicken with Duck. Ingredients being 62% comprising chicken meat, chicken liver and chicken broth, 36% comprising duck meat, duck hearts and duck broth, 2% minerals. It comes out to 2.7% carbs. It costs me €0.74 per day for my tiny cat. (122.3 grams a day). I also have their rabbit/chicken flavor with a similar ingredient list and 1.6% carbs. I'm working on getting my other cat fully on that specifically because of the rabbit and low carb content. He's now on Hill's Urinary and that has 30% carbs... yes that's a wet food... I really want him off it, but I remain worried about his health. The other brand I have is Rosie's Farm, which is similar in ingredients, but includes salmon oil. Turkey/duck (3.5% carbs) and lamb/chicken (2% carbs) flavors. It is more expensive than Wild Freedom though. Cost was definitely a consideration when deciding on which foods we would use. Wet is more expensive than dry. Though Hill's wet is more expensive than these wet foods we picked lol.

[@jesscaticles]

Oof 30% carbs! I have a page dedicated to urinary care here : www.caticles.com/urinary-care/ - along with veterinary resources on the topic. The most important thing is moisture! So at least he is eating wet food already (: Just think about cost like this, if you feed dry food only, he is at a higher risk of becoming blocked. And a urinary blockage is life-threatening. Read through Dr. Lisa Pierson - included in that urinary care link.

[@Siferiax]

@@jesscaticles yes we don't really feel up to raw feeding at this point. It would add unnecessary stress to our family. Considering the ingredient list I find these foods good enough and at an appropriate cost. I just find it ridiculous how poor quality and expensive Hill's is lol. The first thing we did after finding your resources is getting our cats on wet food. The only thing we still have to figure out is how to handle going on vacation. We would normally bring them somewhere, but we have no control over their diet then. Leaving them at home is frankly not an option. Sky will be in hiding as long as someone else is at our home. So they will not be able to give her food. Just placing down food is also not an option as then Rox will simply eat it instead. We are still thinking on how best do this.

[@Allyourbase1990]

I’ve been feeding my kitten expensive dry food , but she really doesn’t eat much . I need to try some of these wet food brands and see if she enjoys it more .

[@alexandracollins0807]

What are your thoughts on Redford Naturals? It is a Pet Supplies Plus brand. P.S. Love the work you do - thank you for providing so much educational material.

[@rosalina2773]

Unfortunately Nulo is the ONLY cat food I have ever had issues with… caused temporary issues with both of my cats.. raise in urine pH, horrible gas and vomiting in the other one. I was shocked because these cats have eaten plenty of different things and I never expected that kind of reaction from a higher quality brand like that.

[@janicehellzen8765]

I know this post is older but our 5 month old kitten is on Nulo canned and has had gas and also diarrhea. The vet can’t find anything wrong so I’m thinking it’s the food. What did you switch your car too?

[@itsyaboi921]

How do you feel about Sheba roasted chicken or savory chicken?

[@scrappyjack1]

My 2 year old loves both Sheba and Fancy Feast Petites pate'. Very challenging to open.

[@dianaspy6733]

My cat is getting older and I have been giving her some slightly watered down bone broth. Thinking about switching. Thanks for the input!

[@katie8491]

Hi Jess! Do you think the American Journey Chicken Pate is okay? I can afford to mix in the minced into my cats diet every now and then, but the pate is much more affordable to me with the large cans and my kitty loves it. I add some water to it as well to make sure he's getting plenty of moisture in his diet.

[@aloozahra]

I feed all of the AJ pates! Picked it after weighing so many factors, was encouraging to see it mentioned in the video

[@SusanHooper1]

Hi - I am trying to take all this in - we have 2 cats in this household. What is your take on "I and LOVE and YOU" products?

[@susanhannum7312]

My kitties are living their best life, but it's really starting to hit my budget. I feed them a mix of Tiki Cat mousse and Nulo mousse (they are snobs and don't like to chew). 3x per day -- total of ~2.5 pouches for BOTH of them per day. They have dry food as well (Essence Air & Gamefowl). I've tried several brands of the freeze-dried morsels and they just do not seem to be going for it. I'm not really ready to go full raw, but do you have tips on ways I can save some cash, but keep quality? Thank you!

[@jesscaticles]

This is a conflicting topic - save money but still want good quality. Unfortunately, you will always pay more for processed food. The cheapest will always be homemade because you control the ingredients and how it's made therefore you have more control over the cost. Homemade is certainly the best because you control the ingredients and how it's made. But it has to be done correctly. I have a full guide on homemade cat food here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKawZ6ajh65md5o&t with cooked recipe options (:

[@TampaCatGirl]

Thank you for putting this together!

[@mhamrin5906]

I can get wild caught steamed and canned Alaskan salmon for 29 cent/oz. Would it be best for us to just feed this salmon? Thanks for your helpful videos!

[@vlindy]

Hi Jess, thanks so much for the info! Just curious, how do you feel about the Castor and Pollux Organix wet food line?

[@jesscaticles]

Check out my cat food reviews in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4PXfWZ9fMZnl9U&t - the list is in the description, 100+ records of all types of food. The brand you mention and other options are included.

[@stephan24297]

I had my cat on merrick but he suddenly started throwing up from it. I switched over to instinct but was happy to find this video for some alternatives that may be cheaper. He was reccomended to eat hills w/d because of his weight and slow gi tract but it's a bit expensive and have been trying to weem him off of it

[@jesscaticles]

Instinct is great too! I also have a guide on cat weight loss here: www.caticles.com/how-to-get-a-cat-to-lose-weight/

[@stephan24297]

Update that he throws up from the nulo duck and tuna. I'm thinking he may be allergic. I think if I find this out from the vet it might be expensive since an allergy test for humans is expensive.

[@teagoldleaf4137]

@@stephan24297 I was going to get nulo duck tuna but thankfully she read the ingredients (and showed it) and it has tomatoes which is toxic for cats. Also tuna has mercury which accumulates in a small cat body.

[@nasattatsakhamtatnadjartat6892]

Great and informative video! I just came across your content today. I have a 4 y.o long hair tuxedo cat. Adopted him about 5 years ago and found her loves rabbit. I feed him Darwin's raw right now, but recently we were in a housing transition and needed to stay with friends. They were uncomfortable having raw cat food in their fridge and freezer so I had to find an alternative. I found Merrick brand wet cat food and my cat loved it. Although we're in our new home now, and feeding raw again i do keep a case of the canned rabbit around for a "treat" or if I forget to thaw the night before, i have a rescue. What are you thoughts on the Merrick brand wet cat food? He's had all the flavors except beef, but rabbit is his favorite.

[@kathryncainmadsen5850]

Tuna is high in Mercury so wouldn't want to do this every day.But I so appreciate these videos.

[@ricknowak4582]

It's so funny looking at that cat listening to you! You really have a nice voice! And the cat is so relaxed because hes listening to your voice!! He's a very healthy cat I can tell and happy! I have the same kind of cat same color and everything hes about 7 or 8 years old right now. And I am switching him to wet food after seeing one of your videos I was giving them dry and wet but on

[@sagikiihori]

Hey Jess! Thanks for the video! This might not be completely relevant to this video but what are your thoughts on Blink Cat food? Its a wet food brand in the UK and I’m trying to learn more about this product if its okay for my kitten! Thanks!

[@jesscaticles]

The kitten chicken fillets are essentially just chicken meat, water, and vitamins/minerals. ideally you would also have secreting organs and bones. Check out my cat food reviews in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4PXfWZ9fMZnl9U&t - the list is in the description, 100+ records of all types of food. There are options outside the US included.

[@twospirits411]

I recently saw your "These are the worst cat food brands" then just saw this video and could not believe what I'm feeding my cats. Yikes. Wish I saw them before buying all these Friskies Wet Cat food. Oh well, now I now better. Hopefully my 6 cats like these new choices. BTW, Very good videos. A+

[@judiroth7855]

Wanna return the Friskies where you bought it?

[@twospirits411]

@@judiroth7855 I actually used the 24 cans by feeding some of the neighborhood stray cats. Which was probably a mistake, since I now see some of them giving me the look "where's dinner".

[@duhmaris4741]

Thank you so much for this video!

[@ASLisGreat]

My vet posted signs in their office. "Avoid grain free" pet food. So, I am confused by the cat food you recommended are grain free.

[@cadylynnoregel1451]

I feed my cats Nulo wet here and there which they LOVE But I am noticing it’s becoming harder to find and chewy has recently added “new” formulas including chickpea. This is unfortunate. My bengals cannot tolerate any grains/legumes. They get terrible stomach issues. I really hope this isn’t how Nulo will be moving fwd and hope they’ll still offer their previous formulas too.

[@jesscaticles]

That's always a concern with commercial foods. They can change formulas and ingredients whenever. And AAFCO allows 6 months for them to reflect changes on the labels. That's why my top choice is balanced homemade food because you control the ingredients!

[@gloriacarson448]

I'm concerned for my new 13 mo bengal kitten, just brought him home, his appetite is great always hungry, I've been winning him off kibble which the breeder gave him, to wet I'm looking for healthy. But only a few times was his poop hard, now its soft, at times runny, i can hear he's having diarrhea. waiting to get into holistic vet, theres a waiting list. What to feed him to stop diarrhea😢

[@cadylynnoregel1451]

@@gloriacarson448 I had a similar issue with my first. He was eating dry food when I brought him home (in addition to wet) and was fine at first. Within a month he started having bloody diarrhea. I panicked. My vet had me switch him to rabbit only. Or duck is an option also but it’s more fatty so can cause GI upset. I fed him rabbit only wet food from Rawz and Koha for about a month and half and it worked. Now he can eat other proteins. But only wet and raw I feed, no dry food. According to my vet- cats in general have a shorter intestine than other animals but Bengals have an even shorter digestive tract due to their dna lineage and therefore have a sensitive GI system. Still consult with your vet of course. I’m just sharing my own personal experience with my cat. This was about 5 mos ago and he hasn’t had issues since. It took about a week - week and a half of transitioning for the issues to stop, but I noticed his gas went away within the first couple days.

[@gloriacarson448]

@@cadylynnoregel1451 oh thank you, he wanted me to know something was wrong he'd cry out after using the litter box and i clean it 2x daily, runny diarrhea. i had started feeding him applause for kittens. ill get your suggestion; another breeder had advised dry purina pro and that caused the beginning of the diarrhea so i stopped. Yes i think too wet only no dry; ill let you know how he is after a week i gather of the new food, ordering tonight✔️🤗 How often do yo feed? He has been non stop eatting🤦🏽‍♀️

[@cadylynnoregel1451]

@@gloriacarson448 yes they eat a lot! I hope it helps. Let me know how your kitty is.

[@joebidenshearingaid1618]

Does anyone know why my newly adopted feline friend will not eat the food I have bought ? Backstory ,The cat is 6 from a home that fed him the cheapest dry food they could afford , I felt the need to feed him better so got him a brand called Rawz for booth wet and dry (trying to ween him off the dry) .He will not touch the gourmet food and only will eat the Iam’s . If only he knew what he was eating . Anyways suggestions anyone ???????

[@robertwright5487]

Dude adopted me, suckered me right in. He was 1 year old. He's almost 2 now. I am having a hard time getting him off kibble. Trying to get him on the ZIWI chicken. The dry and wet.The air dried really stinks!🤣 I now know what to look for. Thanks.

[@jesscaticles]

You're welcome! Check out my complete transition guide for picky kibble cats: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoW5YXmJral4Y9k

[@mattb1568]

Same with my cats 😂 but man did I need it

[@dearmymelo]

Hello! I recently bought the Wellness Complete Health Kitten Whitefish & Tuna Formula Grain-Free Canned Cat Food, case of 24 for around $30! The ingredients looked pretty decent to me but now I'm rethinking it. What do you think about the ingredients in it? Do you think it is good quality food for my kitten?

[@jesscaticles]

I cover wellness in this video. But I'd suggest not using the fish flavors (from any brand). Fish can be a great supplement for EPA/DHA. But it is not recommended as the sole protein source for a few reasons. Cats often develop an addiction to fish and this causes picky eating. Many fish also contain thiaminase which destroys b vitamins.

[@mrmeowmeow710]

Damm good video loved it

[@jesscaticles]

So glad you liked it!

[@just-jessiejames8241]

Hey, I have a couple of questions. How do you feel about grinding up our cat's dry kibbles and adding water to it to make our own homemade wetfood? It's really cost effective for me, and I was curious if this would help my cats similarly to a real wetfood. I know it's going to still have high carbs and because of that it is not as good, but because kibble is cost effective for me, I really don't know if I can get into proper canned wet foods. However, I might be able to do this next method. If I bought canned wet food and combined it with my homemade wet, do you think it would add enough nutritional benefits to be worth the cost? Say 75% homemade wet to 25% real canned? It's not much but because moneys not good, it might be the only option I can really do. I'd love to hear your thoughts on this. I have begun grinding up my one cat's kibble and adding water to it, and she has surprisingly really taken to the food so far. She's on about 25% homemade wet to 75% kibbles so far. My other cat not so much but, one out of two is far better than I expected.

[@jesscaticles]

As long as you aren't leaving the kibble/water mixture out longer than 20 minutes that's fine! The longer it sits out, the higher the risk of bacteria and mold growing. Mixing with some wet food is better than none! So do what you can. You can also add fresh food toppers from the grocery store at around 10% of the total daily intake. Again, some fresh food is better than none (: watch this video for instructions: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJSUlnaugLiDoM0 I'd also suggest thinking about long-term savings when you switch to a low carb food. High carbs can lead to obesity which on its own increases the risk of certain cancers, respiratory issues, diabetes, etc.

[@kpopfanxx-xx1154]

I live in the uk and have a skinny but pass weight cat about 3.8 or 3.9 kg and she is 4 years old tuxedo shorthair cat.i wanna know what good brand cat good I can get her at a budget

[@zzkeokizz]

Thanks. I’m looking to get away from purina fancy feast etc

[@roxannesmaldone3465]

I can find Freshpet in Walmart and Acme.

[@littlebear853]

Do you trust Nulo for an acceptable quality control considering it's a product made in Thailand?

[@jesscaticles]

Quite frankly, I don't trust any commercially prepared cat food lol that's why I feed my cat homemade balanced raw/whole prey. But people want more options so there you go.

[@littlebear853]

@@jesscaticles That makes sense. Although I can't buy and feed frozen mice to my cat. It's too saddening.

[@motherofhamsters]

What about the Wellness Core canned wet food? (not patee) Thank you for the info! ❤️

[@duhmaris4741]

Also Fresh Pet is at my local Shoprite!

[@jesscaticles]

Wooooo!! DUHHHHHHHH 😻

[@ricknowak4582]

I just opened a can of salmon for myself for lunch? And I saved a little bit for my cat. I brought over some in a can and the cat was smelling it and going crazy! And he really really liked it! Question.is salmon for humans good for a cat? Again, he sure did seem to like it!

[@jesscaticles]

Fish us typically only used as a supplement for epa/dha. cats often develop an addiction to fish which vauses picky eating. additionally some fish are high in thiaminase which kills b vitamins. and I believe salmon is one of those fish.

[@reysolo3672]

Open Nature safeway brand grain free. when on sale its $16 for 11 lbs. Usually $21

[@routeone4790]

Could you look at UK Brands as I'm trying to find a good one for my senior cat who has thyroid issues and his legs are starting to go a bit?

[@Sarah-Catherine]

Hello! What are your thoughts on Koha limited ingredient wet cat food? My cat is on prescription food because of his sensitive stomach, but I'm looking for a healthier and cheaper option. Thanks!

[@jesscaticles]

It looks like turkey and chicken are the only ones that also include liver. I suppose that brand would be similar to the ones mentioned in the video.

[@cadylynnoregel1451]

Hi Sarah, I rotate Koha for my kitties. They love the rabbit and turkey and duck pate.

[@marksprinkle]

Gotta feed em what they like and my buddy loves Fancy Feast. His favorite is the fish & shrimp.

[@phyllistenney5629]

Exactly my cats favorites too but always looking to try healthier brands. They’re just so fussy!

[@wystearya4347]

Even though a lot of people disagree, from what I have found online, the Fancy Feast Classic Pate varieties are actually a good, low-carb, high-protein food. Not bad at all.

[@ricknowak4582]

After watching a few of your videos which I really really enjoy I bought some DIFFERENT. wet cat food. .... CANIDAE ,,,!!!! It sure ah LOOKS GOOD and SMELLS nice!!! What do ya think??? Tried some Purina.. PATE and it attracts FLIES whitin a ... MINUTE !!!!!!! Wth !! Right?? STINKS TO HIGH HEAVEN , ha! But this one (Canidae) seems ah perfect! And my cat LIKES IT, TOO!!!!!

[@jesscaticles]

the wet foods in this video and other videos I have are better. they include liver and also only have meat in the product name, all under the “dinner” rule. it looks like half of canidae’s wet foods are under the “with” rule which would mean less than 25% of the named ingredients. the wet foods that are under “dinner” rule include non meat ingredients. for example chicken and pumpkin recipe woukd mean at least 25% chicken and pumpkin combined. ideally you want meat only in the product name and avoid “with” and “flavor” product names.

[@jesscaticles]

but if your only option is canidae wet food or kibble, wet food always wins (:

[@ricknowak4582]

@@jesscaticles So, what is it? Is candiae ......good for my cat or should I look for something different?

[@rockinrobinsreactions216]

I’ve tried most of these. While they were a bargain I found the majority a little too salty for my palate. I prefer the old fashion house-mouse with a little rosemary and thyme. It doesn’t get any cheaper than that as well. But that’s just me.

[@jesscaticles]

You're right these brands are not 100% ideal. But people want cheap options (:

[@48cloudpierre48]

my cat has a fish allergy and it's really difficult to find foods :( even if they're called chicken or poultry they often have some sort of fish ingredient

[@MGTheCreator]

What do you feed your cat?

[@jesscaticles]

You can check out my cat's feeding routine here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGWaeniKm9-hh9k&t

[@athena1841]

Is it okay to feed your cat tuna (ingredient in the Nulo)? I've heard it's not good for cats???

[@37shadowwolf15]

Looked into them, if you have just one adult 8lbs cat even the cheapest one comes out to close to $80 a month! For just one cat! That's my monthly grocery budget for just myself. And I have 3 babies to feed, There has to be a better way

[@JewLsTruly]

Just tried nulo! First of all its huge chunks and thick! It was dull and i coukd barely smell it

[@Sarah-Catherine]

What are your thoughts on Instinct Limited ingredient wet cat food? Is it a good one, or is it garbage? Thanks!

[@jesscaticles]

Check out my cat food reviews in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4PXfWZ9fMZnl9U&t - the list is in the description, 100+ records of all types of food. Instinct and other options are included.

[@oliveleary661]

What do you think about Viva Raw PMR grinds + Alnutrin supplements? Viva raw looks so much fresher compared to Hare Today.

[@jesscaticles]

Viva raw is great especially if you live in the lower states. They are in NC. I live in the upper east so hare today works better for me.

[@jesscaticles]

Forgot to mention, you would also need fish oil to make it complete and balanced.

[@oliveleary661]

@@jesscaticles Thank you so much for what you do! 💜

[@jerrihammer666]

I feed my 2 kitties - 9 months old Ziwi, but getting really hard to get - what would be a similar one to feed

[@Hotlux66_]

Hi Jess, my girlfriend just bought my cat a whole box of Pure Cravings from Costco. The first thing I did was to look for this brand on your videos. Please let me know if you recommend it.

[@haleyellis4673]

I would love to know what you think about the instinct raw boost mixers. I’m looking for a way to include raw food into my cats diet but at this point I’m not comfortable/ready to go fully raw. Do you have any thoughts on this products?

[@haleyellis4673]

Referring to the topper specifically not the dry food mix

[@jesscaticles]

Freeze dried raw toppers are great!

[@kimfroman2023]

My cats go INSANE for those!

[@zoealexander3096]

Thank you. What about the Costco Kirkland brand cat food?

[@jesscaticles]

It's highly likely that it's private label and probably manufactured by another cat food brand. I'd suggest looking into that.

[@MGTheCreator]

Any chance you can recommend the best foods for those availability in Australia?

[@jesscaticles]

Check out my cat food reviews in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4PXfWZ9fMZnl9U&t - the list is in the description, 100+ records of all types of food including options in AU.

[@cindytanner8439]

How do you get your cat to eat canned food?

[@David-n9d6f]

Flaxseed is an omega and oil

[@hipmoma]

What about KOHA? cheaper than Nulu and better ingredients in my opinion.

[@ricknowak4582]

What about this: ....... fish oil vitamins for humans. The kind you buy at the store in a jar. Can you maybe cut the capsules 1/2 and put it in the food for the cat? Cod liver oil pill or something like that??

[@jesscaticles]

Fish body oil is better because fish liver oil will add too much vitamin a to the diet. amd that can cause problems. it woukd be easier to use a product intended for oets because dosages would be easier and more exact. i use nordic naturals.

[@Zittylol]

Best and healthist brands at Petco? I see at petco at 5:38 tyvm.

[@515aleon]

In the grand scheme of things, maybe not a huge deal. Natural flavor isn't specific because it's kind of "food science product". Take the flavor of beef, say, and find the that make beef taste like beef and come up with something. Sometimes derived from real meat, say, but not necessarily. Doesn't take much, I'd consider it in a flavor enhancer. It's not great--but then again--not horrendous either. There are actual "natural flavors" like nutmeg or vanilla. But wouldn't be in cat food.

[@kamoonrathewolfgod9189]

My current cat does not like canned food for some reason. She will lick all the gravy out then leave the meat. So I bought Luvsome Lickable cat treats in a tube and my cat goes crazy for them. I don't give her one everyday but maybe I should now that I understand the label.

[@jesscaticles]

It's all about baby steps! Just keep trying with the wet gravy and treats. She will surprise you one day and eat wet food just stay with it! I also have a full transition guide here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoW5YXmJral4Y9k

[@MomoYukimori]

Is pumpkin not actually good for cats? I've followed along a media platform 'Cole and Marmalade' and I was under the assumption it was actually good for them 🥺; I can understand if correctly informed otherwise, I just wanna make fully sure so I can go forward with this now.

[@jesscaticles]

Technically, cats would not consume pumpkin in the wild. So short answer is no better to avoid it. However, I suppose if your cat is constipated and your only option is organic pumpkin and prescription drugs, then pumpkin would win. But the most ideal situation is that you're avoiding commercial cat foods and feeding fresh homemade food. Usually health issues clear up with fresh food because we are what we eat! I have a full guide on homemade cat food here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKawZ6ajh65md5o&t if you're interested.

[@jolie1327]

where do you find the carb content on the label?

[@bekkatheman]

It is a shame that most of these come in cases, idk if my cat will like it. My kitty hates pate, it stinks. He currently only eats fancy feast grilled.

[@jewel2195]

Hi, im not sure if you’ll see this but im from india and here WHISKAS is the best bran also expensive. And other cheap brands are purpet & drool. Can u tell me something about whiskas wet food and dry ones.

[@jesscaticles]

If whiskas is the best wet you can get, do that. No dry food please (:

[@DraJahaira1]

Can i serve them tuna fish??

[@tiffanyann3985]

Nulo is mad expensive, are you nuts? I just looked on chewy and they want $80 bucks for a case of 24 of their wet kitten food. Downvoting...

[@whatwouldhousedo5136]

Why is fish oil recommended? Cats do not eat fish in nature. They're not standing on the riverbank snatching fish out of the water. And one of my cats is allergic to fish. Cats in nature would get long-chain fatty acids from the organs (liver, kidneys, heart) of prey, and maybe smaller amounts from the stomach contents, eg mice or birds eating grains that are then already partially digested when the cat eats the viscera.

[@jesscaticles]

Yes but fish is a rich source of EPA/DHA which is lacking in most factory farmed animals.

[@Alaisha7]

What is the cat food you named for multiple cats. I didn't hear you say the name and I am totally blind. Just heard you talk about the 12 ounce cans, and Turkey Dinner, but not the brand name.

[@jesscaticles]

I believe it was wellness but all the info is also in the description.

[@badoodles08]

What can you recommend for growing kittens that is healthy and cheap? My kitten is havinh skin allergies with Instinct wet kitten food chicken flavor

[@jesscaticles]

Some of these brands are for all life stages so those would be appropriate for kittens as well.

[@iicardarellix]

How many grams/ounce should my 9 pound 1 year old cat eat

[@jesscaticles]

Every cat and food is individual. Plus every calorie is not created equally. So you have to figure out how much to feed based on 3 things: body condition score, weight, and the label. Watch this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3LZaaqbbKegY80&t

[@maribabette2205]

What are your thoughts about: Tiki Cat After Dark

[@jesscaticles]

Check out my cat food reviews in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4PXfWZ9fMZnl9U&t - the list is in the description, 100+ records of all types of food.

[@auramigraine]

Are collagen and gelatin good for cats?

[@jesscaticles]

Technically collagen and gelatin are derived from bone. The cat's natural diet contains bone. But it is more about the quality of those ingredients when used in pet food that is the issue.

[@poornimatonse3485]

@@jesscaticles can you suggest some really good wet food for Indian cats? We don't get in our market the names you suggest in your videos

[@oldmexicanwoman159]

I rescued a kitten and she has cost me a small fortune already. I feed her the whole hearted chicken recipe for kittens. I mix it with more expensive kitten food by Wellness Core. The chicken and chicken liver recipe. No carrageenan that I can see. I’ve read it is a carcinogen. She is about 14 weeks old. Out vet doesn’t want her on raw. I asked. This little animal eats like a hog!

[@milkymoo027]

Doesn’t help for UK 😢

[@TampaCatGirl]

Which ones do your cats like best?

[@jesscaticles]

Jericho eats 100% raw (ground and whole prey). You can check out my cat's feeding routine here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGWaeniKm9-hh9k&t

[@love651018]

What is the best can food for cats? Not cheapest but best.

[@jesscaticles]

Check out my cat food reviews in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4PXfWZ9fMZnl9U&t - the list is in the description, 100+ records of all types of food.

[@jessicaholting2362]

Is carrageenan safe for cats?

[@angeliqueruis4520]

The cat website in my language got so many questions about it, that they no longer recommend it.

[@jesscaticles]

Nope! Most of the cons in this video are because those ingredients aren't good for cats. Unfortunately, these inappropriate and dangerous ingredients are found in most commercial cat foods. But many people ask me to make a video about cheap wet foods. So along with cheap price, you also get cheap not so great quality. That's why my top choice will always be balanced homemade (pinned comment above).

[@angeliqueruis4520]

@@jesscaticles maybe you already made a video on slightly more expensive catfood with slightly better ingredients, if not, could you consider doing so. With also examples of brands that are still affordable, but that have really good ingredients, almost comparable with high quality brands. Or if you did that maybe show a link? As often people try and feed a better quality during the month and rotating it with something that is still good but more affordable 😻

[@parler8698]

My kids don't really like mixed meat.

[@laurageels1233]

I’m a college student trying to get my parents of 3 kids, 4 dogs, and 3 cats to buy something more healthy for our cats and I was like it’s not good for them my mom said “well is it bad for them?” And I’m like 😀😀 wut