Comments on: The 10 Healthy Best Dry Cat Foods of 2026

By: Cats.com Editorial Team

Cats.com Editorial Team — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:40:56 +0000

In reply to Tami Opila. Hi Tami We provided a breakdown of each product’s magnesium content in the table at the bottom of the article.

By: Cats.com Editorial Team

Cats.com Editorial Team — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:13:46 +0000

In reply to bella. Interesting idea! Adding this to our to do list

By: Cathy

Cathy — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 13:18:31 +0000

Hi Kate, I’ve started my cat Harlow Fusion-turkey–she seems to be doing fine. I also give her a mix of Applaws chicken bone broth/water to go along with it for hydration. Would you be able to review the contents of Harlow if not be able to give a complete review in comparison to Tiki Cat Chicken Born Carnivore. I’m worried about the added salt content. If there is one…a list of dry without sugar & salt additives. Thank you, Cathy

By: bella

bella — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:10:48 +0000

Can you guys make a pic thing to see what breeds (more than one) my cat is bc im 95% sure she’s multi breeds

By: Brenda

Brenda — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:27:38 +0000

I began to transition my cats to Open Farm Raw Mix based on reviews here, and my cats seemed to like it a lot; however when bird flu became an issue and veterinarians started warning about feeding raw and freeze-dried raw to pets, I became concerned. I was even more concerned that this site and the Open Farm site didn’t address the issue at all (if either has since, I’m sorry I missed it), so I backed away from the brand altogether. If it was a non-issue, the reassurance would have been appreciated. I’m still wondering why it wasn’t addressed.

By: Taran

Taran — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 01:50:04 +0000

In reply to Kelley. Can you tell me why? I’m curious.

By: Robin Helburn

Robin Helburn — Sun, 24 Aug 2025 14:18:27 +0000

What does cats.com have to say about reports linking, but not in any confirmed way, a condition known as dilated cardiacmyopathy (dcm) to pulses (lentils peas etc.) in dry kibble? In the past dcm was linked to lack of taurine but now taurine is added to all dry cat food. I often wondered why all vets sell Science Diet and/or Royal Canin and don’t advocate the grain free cat foods. I concluded that it was because of reports linking dcm to grain free diets but specifically the presence of pulses. I currently feed my two cats Orijen dry food (and/or similar) will continue to do so until I see a confirmed reason not to.

By: Tami Opila

Tami Opila — Sun, 13 Jul 2025 17:11:41 +0000

Can you please add magnesium content for those with urinary issues? I understand that wet is best but it’s not always possible.
Also, Kirkland is not available on Walmart nor Amazon. Why include it when a membership is required. I need an affordable option for a feral colony with known urinary issues.

By: Cats.com Editorial Team

Cats.com Editorial Team — Sat, 12 Jul 2025 15:27:56 +0000

In reply to Dylan. Yes, we're working on a new tool to help you filter thousands of cat foods by their calcium and phosphorus levels, as well as protein, fat, fiber, and other individual ingredients.

By: William Smith

William Smith — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 09:38:23 +0000

In reply to Mike. it's clear that a lot of research and real-world testing went into these rankings. As a cat owner trying to balance quality, nutrition, and digestibility, I found the attention to protein sources, carb levels, and ingredients like salmon oil especially valuable. One thing that caught my attention lately, which I didn’t see mentioned, is the growing use of probiotics like Bacillus coagulans probiotics in some newer dry food formulations. It’s a spore-forming probiotic, which means it can survive the high heat of kibble processing — unlike many traditional strains. I've read research and heard from a few vets that Bacillus coagulans can be particularly helpful for digestive health, improving stool quality and supporting immunity, especially in cats with sensitive stomachs or those recovering from antibiotic use. It would be really interesting to see future comparisons include dry cat foods that use stable, science-backed probiotics like Bacillus coagulans. I think gut health is going to be a bigger focus in pet nutrition moving forward. One thing that caught my attention lately, which I didn’t see mentioned, is the growing use of probiotics like Bacillus Coagulans Probiotics some newer dry food formulations. It’s a spore-forming probiotic, which means it can survive the high heat of kibble processing — unlike many traditional strains. I've read research and heard from a few vets that Bacillus coagulans can be particularly helpful for digestive health, improving stool quality and supporting immunity, especially in cats with sensitive stomachs or those recovering from antibiotic use. It would be really interesting to see future comparisons include dry cat foods that use stable, science-backed probiotics like Bacillus coagulans. I think gut health is going to be a bigger focus in pet nutrition moving forward.