Last updated Jan 19, 2026
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Does your cat have food sensitivities, digestive issues, or trouble maintaining a healthy weight? Koha’s wet food may be the solution. This brand offers several limited-ingredient diets with a variety of proteins, including a few novel proteins.
We’ve evaluated Koha on ingredient quality, species-appropriateness, recalls, and more. Read our Koha cat food review to learn how this brand stacks up.
Ratings
- Species-Appropriateness – 8/10
- Ingredient Quality – 9/10
- Product Variety – 7/10
- Price – 6/10
- Customer Experience – 9/10
- Recall History – 10/10
Overall Score: 8.2/10
About Koha
The story of Koha pet food began with Lonnie and Jennifer Schwimmer, along with their Boston Terrier, Ellie Rae. The couple’s first foray into the pet product industry was with a line of grooming products called Nootie in 2018, but they eventually branched out with other products designed to make pets thrive. According to the company, the Koha pet food brand was born once Ellie got older and started developing digestive issues.
Founded in 2014, Koha offers limited-ingredient wet food recipes, plus a line of freeze-dried raw toppers. Their products are moisture-rich, contain 70% to 90% protein, and are free of carb-heavy ingredients like grains, potatoes, and pea protein. Their formulas are ideal for picky eaters and for cats with food allergies or sensitive stomachs. Many of their recipes are made with a minimal ingredient list as well.
Sourcing and Manufacturing
The Koha pet food company is headquartered in Delray Beach, Florida. All of their recipes are formulated by animal nutrition experts and reviewed by the company’s nutritionist, who holds a PhD in Animal Nutrition.
Koha’s pet products are manufactured by six different companies:
- Simmons Food in Iowa, USA and Toronto, Canada
- Tuffy’s Pet Foods in Minnesota
- Barrett Pet Food in Minnesota
- Eurocan Pet Products in Ontario, Canada
- Muenster Milling in Texas, USA
- Asian Alliance in Thailand
Of their choice to manufacture many of their foods in Thailand, Koha says:
“Thailand is the global leader for sourcing and manufacturing shredded land and sea proteins. Our factories’ unique manufacturing processes allow us to make the safest and highest quality food that is not available in North America.”
In addition to providing details about where their products are manufactured, Koha is also very transparent about the sourcing of their ingredients. Most of their proteins are sourced from the United States, Canada, France, Germany, or Denmark, with a few ingredients from New Zealand and Australia. Their tuna is wild-caught. The duck and chicken for the brand’s Pure Shreds line and Bland Diet are sourced from Thailand. Their kangaroo, lamb, and venison are free-range, but the rest of their animal meats are farm-raised.
Recall History
To the best of our knowledge, Koha has never had a product recalled. The brand is over 11 years old, so the lack of recalls helps support Koha’s claims that the brand takes the safety and quality of its products seriously.
What Kinds of Cat Food Does Koha Offer?
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Koha primarily offers wet cat and dog food. They also carry freeze-dried raw toppers.
At this time, Koha carries four lines of wet canned foods and pouches for cats, including:
- Limited Ingredient Diet Pates in six flavors (chicken, turkey, duck, rabbit, venison, kangaroo)
- Poke Bowls in six flavors (tuna in gravy with an assortment of other proteins, including chicken, beef, salmon, shrimp, duck, and pumpkin)
- Pure Shreds for cats, in five flavors (chicken, chicken & salmon, chicken & duck, duck, beef)
- A Limited Ingredient Bland Diet (with chicken, rice, and pumpkin)
The brand is currently phasing out its Minimal Ingredient Stews due to low demand. Currently, all Koha recipes are formulated for adult cats, not kittens.
What Did Our Test Cats Think?
My test cats were big fans of Koha cat food. They always seem to be a little more interested in canned food than dry food anyway, but Koha was particularly appealing to them with its meaty flavor and strong aroma.
I appreciated that all of the recipes were made with a limited list of ingredients, since one of my cats has a chicken allergy. I already feed them all rabbit-based food, and Koha is one of the few brands that offers this option.
Koha Cat Food—Top 3 Recipes Reviewed
| Product Name | Food Type | Main Protein Source | Calories | Price | Our Grade |
| Limited Ingredient Diet Rabbit Au Jus for Cats | Wet | Rabbit | 851 Kcal/Kg | $1.01 per oz | A- |
| Pure Shreds Variety Pack | Wet | Chicken, Duck, and Beef | 734 – 802 Kcal/Kg | $0.81 per oz | A- |
| Limited Ingredient Bland Diet | Wet | Chicken | 763 Kcal/Kg | $0.78 per oz | A- |
#1 Limited Ingredient Diet Rabbit Au Jus for Cats
Made with 96% rabbit, this limited-ingredient formula is packed with animal protein from a single, novel source. This makes it a great choice for cats with food allergies and sensitive stomachs. It was a hit with my test cats, who are already used to eating rabbit due to the chicken allergy in the group.
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Ground flaxseed provides a source of omega-3 fatty acids, while pumpkin acts as a source of fiber. Other than that, the only plant ingredients are dried kale and cranberries. Even with those added carbohydrate sources, however, the estimated carb content of this formula is under 5%.
Overall, this is a meat-based recipe made with a novel source of animal protein, moderate fat content, and low carbohydrate content.
Ingredients
Rabbit, Water Sufficient for Processing, Ground Flaxseed, Agar Agar, Pumpkin, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Taurine, Dried Kale, Cranberries, Iron Proteinate, Turmeric, Ginger, Zinc Proteinate, Magnesium Sulfate, Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Niacin Supplement, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin, Potassium Iodide, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid.
| Ingredients We Liked: | Ingredients We Didn’t Like: | Common Allergens |
| Rabbit
Flaxseed |
None | None |
Guaranteed Analysis
Dry Matter Basis
Caloric Weight Basis
Pros
- Made with 96% protein from real rabbit
- Loaded with moisture your cat needs
- Limited carbohydrate content, estimated under 5%
- Free from fillers and artificial additives
Cons
- Made with some thickener (agar agar)
#2 Koha Pure Shreds Grain-Free Wet Cat Food
Koha’s Pure Shreds line features shredded meat in a savory broth, which enhances the flavor and aids in hydration. Proteins include chicken, duck, beef, and salmon. I was pleased to see visible pieces of veggies like pumpkin and carrots, which bring antioxidants and fiber to the table. There are no fillers like potatoes, corn, soy, pea proteins, or grains. Nor will you find artificial colors or preservatives.
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This food is ideal for cats who need help with weight control as it’s low in calories and fat. It also contains taurine, an essential nutrient for heart and eye health. From a human perspective, this food looks and smells appealing—and plenty of reviews report that their cat agrees!
Ingredients
Duck, Duck Broth, Pumpkin, Carrots, Tapioca Starch, Sunflower Oil, Calcium Sulfate, Guar Gum, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Spinach, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin E Supplement, Sodium Selenite, Niacin, Zinc Oxide, Ferrous Sulfate, Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Manganous Oxide, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin, Copper Amino AcidChelate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Potassium Iodide, Vitamin D3 Supplement
| Ingredients We Liked: | Ingredients We Didn’t Like: | Common Allergens |
| Duck, duck broth | Tapioca starch, guar gum, salt | None |
Guaranteed Analysis
Dry Matter Basis
Caloric Weight Basis
Pros
- Grain-free with minimal ingredients
- No fillers or artificial additives
- Suitable for weight control
- Includes beneficial veggies and taurine
- Convenient pull-tab cans for easy opening
- Available in a variety pack, so you can rotate flavors to keep things fresh
Cons
- Contains tapioca starch and guar gum
- Some may find the salt content concerning
#3 Koha Limited Ingredient Bland Diet Chicken & White Rice
Vets often recommend a bland diet for cats experiencing gastrointestinal issues like vomiting or diarrhea. Designed to be gentle on a cat’s digestive system, a bland diet contains minimal ingredients that are both palatable and easy to digest. Some cat parents will prepare this type of diet at home, but a commercial diet saves you the time and effort.
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Hitting the market in 2025, Koha’s Bland Diet For Cats features shredded chicken and white rice. You’ll also find visible chunks of fiber-rich pumpkin to support your cat’s digestion. Packaged in easy-to-open pouches, this food can be fed daily or as a temporary measure during digestive flare-ups. If your kitty has occasional tummy troubles, this is a good item to have in your pantry. Or if you anticipate stressors like travel or moving that could trigger digestive issues, having this Koha diet on hand could be beneficial.
The texture is soft, and it smells appealing—kind of like chicken noodle soup! A lot of reviews mention that even their picky eater enjoyed this food, which is key for kitties who might have a low appetite.
Ingredients
Chicken Broth, Chicken Breast, White Rice, Pumpkin, Sunflower Oil, Tricalcium Phosphate, Guar Gum, Tapioca Starch, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Salt, Marine Microalgae Oil, Magnesium Sulfate, Taurine, Thiamine Mononitrate, Ferrous Sulfate, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin, Zinc Oxide, Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Manganous Oxide, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin, Sodium Selenite, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Potassium Iodide, Vitamin D3 Supplement.
| Ingredients We Liked: | Ingredients We Didn’t Like: | Common Allergens |
| Chicken broth, chicken breast | Guar gum, tapioca starch, salt | chicken |
Guaranteed Analysis
Dry Matter Basis
Caloric Weight Basis
Pros
- Contains limited ingredients that sooth upset stomachs and promote healthy poops
- Convenient alternative to making a DIY bland diet at home
- Comes in 2.8-oz or 6-oz ready-to-serve pouches
- Complete and balanced meal: can be served as a regular diet or topper, or
- during temporary digestive issues
Cons
- Some unappealing ingredients like guar gum and tapioca starch
What Do Customers Think of Koha Cat Food?
Koha cat food has nearly 4,000 reviews on Verified-Reviews.com, over 90% of which are positive. The brand has a 4.6-star rating. Customers seem to like the quality of the ingredients, and many comment that their cats love the flavor. Some customers mentioned slow shipping, but that wasn’t my experience – I received my order within a few days.
There are also a few comments about food arriving within days or weeks of expiration. I did notice when browsing the Koha website that they offered products near expiration at a discounted price – the customers who complained may not have realized what they were buying.
Let’s take a look at a few customer reviews from some of the most popular recipes from Koha.
Positive Reviews
“Quality ingredients and good texture, all of my cats love it.” – Holly M. reviewing Limited Ingredient Diet Chicken Pâté for Cats on 2/25/2025
“Diarrhea is no fun for anyone. My kitty had it and I tried getting kitty to eat pumpkin/cat food but no go. Sooooo picky! However loved this food (that alone is an accomplishment) and it really helped. I’m using this product to make sure diarrhea doesn’t come back soon. Super helpful product, I highly recommend.” – Noni reviewing Bland Diet Chicken & White Rice on 12/8/2025
Negative Reviews
“Consistency of the cans are becoming poor in my last few purchases.” – Deanna S. reviewing Limited Ingredient Diet Turkey Pâté for Cats on 3/1/2025
“I like the ingredients…..the cats are lukewarm on the product.” – Joseph P. reviewing the Poké Bowl Variety 12 Pack for Cats on 12/12/2025
How Much Does Koha Cat Food Cost?
Koha cat food is sold in 3-ounce and 5.5-ounce cans as well as 2.8-ounce and 6-ounce pouches.
The brand’s Limited Ingredient Pates hover around $1 per ounce. (though chicken and duck are slightly cheaper, coming in at $0.60 and $0.70 respectively). Koha’s Pure Shreds line is between $0.70 and $0.90 per ounce. Their Bland Diet is $0.78 per ounce.
For the average 10-pound cat, the estimated daily feeding cost for Koha wet food is between $2.50 and $4.50 per day.
Where is Koha Cat Food Sold?
You can find Koha cat food in specialty pet food stores and some independent local retailers. If you prefer to shop online, the Koha website is the best option. Here you can purchase all of their products, and you’ll receive free shipping on orders over $69.
You can also purchase Koha cat food on Chewy.
Overall, Is Koha Cat Food a Good Choice?
For the most part, Koha seems to be a high-quality cat food brand. We love that they only offer protein- and moisture-rich wet foods and that their formulas are designed for simplicity. Limited ingredient lists make this brand a great choice for cats with food allergies or sensitive stomachs and for picky eaters.
The estimated carb content for most of these products is still under 5%, which is lower than the average wet food and much lower than the average dry cat food.
Overall, we like this brand and can heartily recommend it for pet owners looking for a high-quality, nutritious option for their cats. We love the flavor variety, but it’s worth mentioning this brand is a touch on the pricy side.
Okay went to reviews and I see I am not the only one in the last two months that has had issues with shipping and dented cans with the rabbit food. I had 65 out of 75 cans that arrived dented and it took 8 days to get here in 105 temperatures on hot trucks so not very good service.
The thing about it is that my cat will eat the cans that I bought in a local store but refuses to eat any of the ones I bought from directly from Koha and I have opened… 10… The company is refusing to refund or let me send back all these cans.
My cat is definitely telling me something here and it should be telling them the same too.
Think anyone would agree on that one.
One of my cats had been vomiting for quite awhile in a different food and when I took him to the Vet they discovered mouth ulcers. A limited ingredient food from a novel protein source was recommended, specifically Koha. His vomiting stopped and ulcers cleared up.
The Vet told me that the food he was eating had ingredients that might have upset his stomach.
No vomiting now for over 3 months!
Thanks Koha!
I recently discovered that multiple cans of the Koha Limited Ingredient Pate canned cat food contained many sharp pieces (I can only assume bone or shell). My cat with Pancreatitis passed away shortly after this discovery. I contacted Koha and received a rather flippant response saying that, “While bones are not an ingredient in our pate’ recipes, bones in food with a high content of meat are always possible.”
Just wondering: If the Carbohydrate content as dry matter basis is over 20%, how is this a low Carb cat food brand? I just read the Ziwi peak cat food reviews too, most of the comments there was high Carb content when the dry matter basis Carb is less than 10% for most of the canned food. Just wondering which Carb level are we comparing, the as feed? or dry matter basis?
Hi Jenny, thanks for pointing this out. Generally, we consider dry matter carb content under 10% ideal but the average for commercial canned food is often closer to 20% and, for dry food, 30%.
Hello I’m looking for a good cat food for my elderly cat with kidney Disease . I was looking for food that he would enjoy that has a phosphorus of .04%- .07%do any of your food fall into this category
Hi Stephanie, we have a roundup of low-phosphorus foods you can find here: https://cats.com/best-cat-food-for-kidney-disease
Can you help me to better understand the phosphorous levels in Koha cat food. I saw a video the other day that said it was over the average and I am having trouble decifering the levels myself. My cats get 2/3 a can of wet food from koha a day so I’m not sure if it helps that they are not getting the entire can or if there is only concern if they exceed 1 can per day or what.
Hi Kallie! Thanks for the comment, and I apologize for taking a bit to get back to you! This is an excellent question. Phosphorus guidelines are based on the amount of phosphorus in the food rather than the amount the cat consumes each day, so it can be tricky to fully understand, especially if your cat’s eating multiple foods. I would figure out how much food is in the other diet per 1,000 calories, then work out an average.
Hi there, I was feeding this to my kitty for a while and she loved it. Koha Rabbit Pate. Then, learned the phosphorus was “sky high” from other reviewers. I looked into it and it was 3.98 dry matter which *is* sky high. I sent numerous cases back to them with great customer support and told them why. This was in January of 2022. Now, I see the food is showing about half that in terms of phosphorus in dry matter basis. I have an email in to Koha asking how and when this change came about.
My cat did amazing on this food and she really loved it. I took her off due to the phosphorus and massive increase in drinking water so I was fearful she was being harmed. She is being treated for suspected lymphoma and IBD.
Maybe you know when and how that all changed for the phosphorus? I would like to put her back on the food as she loved it. I will repost once I get a reply to let you know what was said.
Hey Teya, thanks for the comment. Unfortunately, I don’t know any more than you do about the phosphorus content, but we do have direct contact with the brand as an affiliate partner, so I’ll shoot them an email and ask. Please do keep me updated!
Hello!! I did ask them and they said they changed suppliers. So now that it’s a new source and is breast meat that is what supposedly changed it. Not sure I understand but that’s what she said. She also said the nutrition is updated and posted regularly. I’d voiced concern about my kitty going back on only to have the source change and phosphorus go back up.
Sorry; I missed this response! Okay, sounds like we got roughly the same information, and I agree that it’s frustrating to not have 100% control over and knowledge of the phosphorus content of our cats’ food. If only all labels had a typical analysis with all of these details!
Hi Teya, not sure if you already got your followup, but I contacted the people at Koha, and they replied with the following explanation:
“Regarding the Limited Ingredient Rabbit, the phosphorus levels can vary depending on the type of meat being sourced. There is currently a supply chain shortage of rabbit meat. Our current batches are made with saddle meat (rabbit breast meat). Ground meat has higher phosphorus, and at one time it was ground meat which is why the phosphorus was higher. The nutrition information was recently updated on our website again.” Hope this helps! Have a great Friday and weekend ahead.
Hi there, I’ve recently been searching for a replacement for the Dr. Elseys Turkey Pate due to supply chain issues/bird flu apparently or according to thier website 🙁 I am in canada so there is only one place that has dr elseys. Chewy is not an option for me. So I have been trying the KOHA limited ingredient Turkey Pate, as well as the Rabbit. It seemed to be going ok and the ingredients were fairly similar besides the cranberry and pumpkin, but then his mood kinda declined seems less social **I should note that my cat is diabetic and his Blood glucose was well managed and consistent for almost a year up until the food switch** I took his Blood glucose and its nearly double what its suppose to be! ugh. NOW I see the carb content compared Dr. Elseys and it makes sense. I wonder what the turkey carb content is. I don’t understand these charts full tho. I looked up the carbs on catfoodDB and the rabbit is way lower on there than it is here. I dunno what to do! Dr. Elseys was working so well for him. And its such a clean basic product, there’s nothing that equally compares to it. Frustrating.
Jenelle, that’s a really good question. According to KOHA, the average carbohydrate content of their food is a lot lower than it appears in our nutrient charts. This is due to the fact that our charts are calculated by an automated system drawing from the guaranteed analysis. As you may know, the guaranteed analysis gives us minimum and maximum values and, while it can be helpful for getting a general understanding of a food’s nutrient composition, isn’t the best indicator of what’s actually in a given batch of food. So what’s actually in the KOHA turkey paté? According to the company, the average batch is 1.71% carbohydrates on a dry matter basis. That’s extremely low, and it should be acceptable for your diabetic cat. Of course, there may be some variation—clearly, the guaranteed analysis leaves enough wiggle room to allow for a higher carbohydrate percentage—so I do wonder if you got a batch with more carbohydrate matter. It’s difficult to say exactly what’s going on, but I wouldn’t give up on KOHA just yet. I apologize for how confusing these charts are—we are aware of the issue and are looking into ways to correct it, but it’s difficult to automate this without relying on the guaranteed analysis. When in doubt, I’d recommend looking to the information written in the content rather than the nutrient charts, as these assessments have a human sense of nuance and a bit deeper research behind them. Thank you for your comment, and I wish you and your cat all the best.
Thank you so much for the response, I appreciate the info/clarification! I think another important ingredient and amount of it, is fibre. It’s key part in regulating diabetes. I’m not 100% how or which types of fibre effect or cause spikes. But I think the cranberry and pumpkin cause bigger spikes as opposed to slow & stable? I’m not sure if the added protein of egg in the elseys helps keep his Blood glucose more stable. Possibly the agar agar too. But I don’t think I’ll be sticking to KOHA mostly cause Then I have to increase his daily insulin amount substantially and that’s not something I want to keep doing. I’m slowly introducing RAWZ now and monitoring his blood glucose. We’ll see how it goes! 🙂
Have you tried Young Again cat food? So many people had great results for their diabetic cats, unfortunately mine refused to eat, so I’m using Dr. Elsie’s Salmon with supplemental canned food daily. YA ships to Canada.
Hi there – all there products seem to be pretty high carbs. 27% to 35% – I’ve noticed other companies like waruva BFF was ding for high carbs – with 14% carbs – this isn’t a criticism just trying to understand the rating 🙂 thanks!
Gabriela, I’m afraid this is another case of our charts being inaccurate. In reality, Koha’s food is typically under 5% carbohydrates; it’s just being distorted when we calculate from the guaranteed analysis. I apologize for the inaccuracy; this is something we’ve been trying to sort out, but it’s tricky. I hope this helps.
Someone just told me that your Cat food is high in phosphorus and that is concerning to me. I’ve been buying the rabbit au jus and the chicken pate in the 3oz cans for cats, and would like to know the analysis of the phosphorus and calcium amounts per can. That kind of information should be readily available to consumers. It’s all about transparency. Plus, anytime a person hears about the association to Thailand and the food we feed our pets, is also concerning.
Hi Victoria! You can view the full nutritional information on Koha’s website. Simply go to Koha.com and click on “Shop Cat” then find the recipe you want to view. Partway down the page, you’ll see tabs for Description, Ingredients, Feeding Instructions, and Nutrition Information. Click on Nutrition Information and you’ll find a page with the detailed nutrition info for all the recipes.
Rabbit Au Jus -0.34% phosphorus, 0.56% calcium
Chicken Pate – 0.35% phosphorus, 0.50% calcium
Regarding cat food made in Thailand, I wouldn’t worry too much about it. The giant melamine recall of 2007 only affected foods from China. Thailand has become a reputable country of manufacture that many US brands use. They generally follow high standards for manufacture and typically FDA-approved food facilities.
Do you have any lab analysis of the chemical components of KOHA chicken pate..?
No, we don’t have that yet!
Hi Gabriel! You can find the detailed nutrition information for the chicken pate here:
https://kohapet.com/products/chicken-pate-wet-cat-food
Just scroll below the picture and click on the Nutrition Information tab. There you’ll see the nutritional breakdown and composition for 7 other nutrients.
Why is the recall rating 9/10 if it has never been recalled??
This is standard for newer brands that haven’t been recalled yet—a 10/10 is reserved for brands that have been in the business for a long time and still haven’t been involved in a recall. Hope this helps!
I am not comfortable buying food made in Thailand.
It’s NOT sourced from Thailand, only MADE there. The meats come from the US, New Zealand, “Most of their proteins are sourced from the United States, Canada, France, Germany, or Denmark with a few ingredients from New Zealand and Australia. Their tuna is wild-caught and their kangaroo, lamb, and venison are free-range but the rest of their animal meats are farm-raised.”. Try reading the info & you’ll learn a lot. There’s a manufacturer in CANADA. Got any worries/ complaints about. That?
That’s an understandable concern, Kevin. We’re thinking about doing a detailed post about cat food made in Thailand soon. Check back in a few weeks!
Agree 100 percent!