Still Confused ... Cat Food

[kit1469]

okay so after looking through tons of threads i have decided that i want to keep my cats on dry food ( yes i know its not the best for them) and then supplement it with soft food everyday (and possibly some raw stuff too .. though i tried that and they licked it a little and walked away) .. im currently on whiskas wich i have found out is apparently REALLY bad for them .. i have called the local grocerys and have some idea of the brands that are available in my town .. ive also looked up these brands on google .. i was just wondering what u guys would recomend out of what is available to me ..


Co-op <were very UN- helpfull for the record .. >

- Friskies < not much information found on this one >
- Whiskas < no thanks>
-Co-op Generic brand < no information found >

Extra Foods < quite helpfull >

-Purina < checked out thier website .. seems to have alot of information on everything from nutrition ( not thier facts tho) to behaviour and care .. maybe a good sign??>
- Iams <not a whole lot of info found>
- Multiple generic brands <...??? >
- Friskies < ^ >
-Whiskas < ^ >

IGA < Verry helpfull - Dont carry much tho>

-Compliments < heard alot of good things on forums .. first page on website ... HUGE list of recalls .. not likeing that>
-Purina < ^ >
- Whiskas < ^ >
- Multiple Generic Brands < ^ >

i was hopeing for any recomendations or information on these brands in both wet and dry foods so that i can make a informed and good desision for my darlings ... also recomendations on raw food "treats" i could give my kitties (and a way to get them to eat it) .. as well as regular treats .. i no its alot to ask .. im just trying to learn all i can to keep my loved ones stay healthy thanks

[Frenchy]

I think you should just pick the best of the worst , within the same brand , you can find some flavors that aren't so bad (look at each flavor's ingredients , sometimes they're different). Sugarcatmom once posted about some of the Fancy feast wet food was not so bad. So now I buy some of those , the ones without by-product. (I'll try to find her post with the different flavors for you) and for the kibble , if you have access to a Costco , the Kirkland kibble for cats is affordable. That's what I use , I mix the kibble and the wet food and some water. My cats love it and I feel they're getting the water they need.

[Frenchy]

Found it !

http://www.pets.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=47128&page=2

read post #38 , there's a link.

[kit1469]

thanx for the advice but the only brands & stores i have access to are the ones above... any other big stores are an hour drive a way and since i dont have a car a $200 bus trip .. which isnt really an option ..

[sugarcatmom]

Canned Fancy Feast is Purina and would be available at any grocery store. If you can't get a better dry than the ones you listed, I wouldn't feed dry at all.

[phoozles]

Friskies can be okay - your main goal when looking at ingredients is a large portion of meat first - either a solid meat (i.e. Chicken) or a 'meal' (I.e. turkey meal). Stay away from anything that has a by-product or grain listed first.

Ideally you want a food that has a few meat options before grains are mentioned. If you're getting wet food, stick with pate style - but again, keep your eye on those ingredients. Each flavor is different, so you'll need to look at each one individually.

Usually grocery stores DO carry Fancy Feast - you might find that when you get there, but if not, I would go for Friskies - they are the next closest I've found to have somewhat decent ingredients, for the price.

Typically even the WORST wet food is better for your cat than any type of dry food.

Do you not have any smaller pet stores near you (i.e. Pet Valu, etc)? You'll find a much better selection there..

[phoozles]

Sorry, didn't mean to repeat sugarcatmom - we had a simultaneous posting going on there..

[rainbow]

I agree with sugarcatmom and phoozles....none of those listed are worth recommending. Where abouts in Saskatchewan do you live?