10 Best Premium Cat Foods 2025: According to Reviews | Chewy

The 10 Best Premium Cat Foods

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How we created this premium cat food list

We leveraged input from our veterinarians and artificial intelligence to identify key considerations to help you find the best premium cat food.
We scanned thousands of customer reviews and ratings and scored each product based on its performance against each of the key considerations. We then considered how popular a product is with Chewy customers and combined that with its key consideration scores to create the list of the best premium cat foods.

Key premium cat food considerations

Digestibility

Ingredients

Nutritional Value

Palatability

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Wellness CORE Tiny Tasters Chicken, Chicken & Turkey Pate Land Variety Pack Grain-Free Cat Food Pouches, 1.75-oz, pack of 12
Wellness CORE Tiny Tasters Chicken, Chicken & Turkey Pate Land Variety Pack Grain-Free Cat Food Pouches, 1.75-oz, pack of 12
Wellness CORE Tiny Tasters Chicken, Chicken & Turkey Pate Land Variety Pack Grain-Free Cat Food Pouches, 1.75-oz, pack of 12
Wellness CORE Tiny Tasters Chicken, Chicken & Turkey Pate Land Variety Pack Grain-Free Cat Food Pouches, 1.75-oz, pack of 12
Wellness CORE Tiny Tasters Chicken, Chicken & Turkey Pate Land Variety Pack Grain-Free Cat Food Pouches, 1.75-oz, pack of 12
Wellness CORE Tiny Tasters Chicken, Chicken & Turkey Pate Land Variety Pack Grain-Free Cat Food Pouches, 1.75-oz, pack of 12
Wellness CORE Tiny Tasters Chicken, Chicken & Turkey Pate Land Variety Pack Grain-Free Cat Food Pouches, 1.75-oz, pack of 12
Wellness CORE Tiny Tasters Chicken, Chicken & Turkey Pate Land Variety Pack Grain-Free Cat Food Pouches, 1.75-oz, pack of 12
Wellness CORE Tiny Tasters Chicken, Chicken & Turkey Pate Land Variety Pack Grain-Free Cat Food Pouches, 1.75-oz, pack of 12

Is this premium cat food right for my pet?

Lifestage

Adult

Top Ingredients

Chicken: Chicken, Chicken Broth, Water Sufficient For Processing, Natural Flavors, Tapioca Starch

Special Diet

Grain-Free, High-Protein, Gluten Free, Pea-Free

Food Flavor

Chicken, Poultry
2
Applaws Tuna Fillet Canned Cat Food, 2.47-oz, case of 24
Applaws Tuna Fillet Canned Cat Food, 2.47-oz, case of 24
Applaws Tuna Fillet Canned Cat Food, 2.47-oz, case of 24
Applaws Tuna Fillet Canned Cat Food, 2.47-oz, case of 24
Applaws Tuna Fillet Canned Cat Food, 2.47-oz, case of 24
Applaws Tuna Fillet Canned Cat Food, 2.47-oz, case of 24
Applaws Tuna Fillet Canned Cat Food, 2.47-oz, case of 24

Applaws Tuna Fillet Canned Cat Food, 2.47-oz, case of 24

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
279
$58.17Chewy Price

Is this premium cat food right for my pet?

Lifestage

Adult

Top Ingredients

Tuna Fillet 75%, Fish Broth 19%, Rice 6%

Special Diet

Human-Grade, High-Protein, Limited Ingredient Diet, Natural...

Food Flavor

Tuna, Seafood & Fish
3
Weruva Paw Lickin' Chicken in Gravy Grain-Free Canned Cat Food, 3-oz, case of 24
Weruva Paw Lickin' Chicken in Gravy Grain-Free Canned Cat Food, 3-oz, case of 24
Weruva Paw Lickin' Chicken in Gravy Grain-Free Canned Cat Food, 3-oz, case of 24
Weruva Paw Lickin' Chicken in Gravy Grain-Free Canned Cat Food, 3-oz, case of 24
Weruva Paw Lickin' Chicken in Gravy Grain-Free Canned Cat Food, 3-oz, case of 24
Weruva Paw Lickin' Chicken in Gravy Grain-Free Canned Cat Food, 3-oz, case of 24
Weruva Paw Lickin' Chicken in Gravy Grain-Free Canned Cat Food, 3-oz, case of 24
Weruva Paw Lickin' Chicken in Gravy Grain-Free Canned Cat Food, 3-oz, case of 24

Is this premium cat food right for my pet?

Lifestage

Adult

Top Ingredients

Chicken (Boneless, Skinless Breast), Chicken Broth, Potato Starch, Sunflower Seed Oil

Special Diet

Grain-Free, Gluten Free, Pea-Free, Non-GMO...

Food Flavor

Chicken, Poultry
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BFF Rainbow A Gogo Variety Pack Wet Cat Food Pouches, 3-oz, case of 12
BFF Rainbow A Gogo Variety Pack Wet Cat Food Pouches, 3-oz, case of 12
BFF Rainbow A Gogo Variety Pack Wet Cat Food Pouches, 3-oz, case of 12
BFF Rainbow A Gogo Variety Pack Wet Cat Food Pouches, 3-oz, case of 12
BFF Rainbow A Gogo Variety Pack Wet Cat Food Pouches, 3-oz, case of 12
BFF Rainbow A Gogo Variety Pack Wet Cat Food Pouches, 3-oz, case of 12
BFF Rainbow A Gogo Variety Pack Wet Cat Food Pouches, 3-oz, case of 12
BFF Rainbow A Gogo Variety Pack Wet Cat Food Pouches, 3-oz, case of 12
BFF Rainbow A Gogo Variety Pack Wet Cat Food Pouches, 3-oz, case of 12

Is this premium cat food right for my pet?

Lifestage

Adult

Top Ingredients

Tuna & Chicken – Charm Me: Tuna Broth, Tuna, Chicken, Tapioca Starch, Sunflower Oil

Special Diet

Gluten Free, Grain-Free, High-Protein, No Corn No Wheat No Soy...

Food Flavor

Tuna, Chicken, Salmon, Lamb...
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Stella & Chewy's Chick Chick Chicken Dinner Morsels Freeze-Dried Raw Cat Food, 18-oz bag
Stella & Chewy's Chick Chick Chicken Dinner Morsels Freeze-Dried Raw Cat Food, 18-oz bag
Stella & Chewy's Chick Chick Chicken Dinner Morsels Freeze-Dried Raw Cat Food, 18-oz bag
Stella & Chewy's Chick Chick Chicken Dinner Morsels Freeze-Dried Raw Cat Food, 18-oz bag
Stella & Chewy's Chick Chick Chicken Dinner Morsels Freeze-Dried Raw Cat Food, 18-oz bag
Stella & Chewy's Chick Chick Chicken Dinner Morsels Freeze-Dried Raw Cat Food, 18-oz bag
Stella & Chewy's Chick Chick Chicken Dinner Morsels Freeze-Dried Raw Cat Food, 18-oz bag

Is this premium cat food right for my pet?

Lifestage

Adult

Special Diet

Grain-Free, Gluten Free, Limited Ingredient Diet, Raw...

Food Flavor

Chicken, Poultry

Food Form

Freeze-Dried
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American Journey Landmark Broths Seafood Variety Pack Wet Cat Food Complement Pouches, 1.4 oz case of 12
American Journey Landmark Broths Seafood Variety Pack Wet Cat Food Complement Pouches, 1.4 oz case of 12
American Journey Landmark Broths Seafood Variety Pack Wet Cat Food Complement Pouches, 1.4 oz case of 12
American Journey Landmark Broths Seafood Variety Pack Wet Cat Food Complement Pouches, 1.4 oz case of 12
American Journey Landmark Broths Seafood Variety Pack Wet Cat Food Complement Pouches, 1.4 oz case of 12
American Journey Landmark Broths Seafood Variety Pack Wet Cat Food Complement Pouches, 1.4 oz case of 12
American Journey Landmark Broths Seafood Variety Pack Wet Cat Food Complement Pouches, 1.4 oz case of 12
American Journey Landmark Broths Seafood Variety Pack Wet Cat Food Complement Pouches, 1.4 oz case of 12
American Journey Landmark Broths Seafood Variety Pack Wet Cat Food Complement Pouches, 1.4 oz case of 12

Is this premium cat food right for my pet?

Lifestage

Adult

Top Ingredients

Tuna, Shrimp and Whitefish Recipe: Fish Broth, Tuna, Shrimp, Tilapia

Special Diet

Grain-Free, No Corn No Wheat No Soy, Natural

Food Flavor

Tuna, Shrimp, Salmon, Seafood & Fish
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Farmina N&D Ocean Herring & Orange Adult Grain-Free Dry Cat Food, 3.3-lb bag
Farmina N&D Ocean Herring & Orange Adult Grain-Free Dry Cat Food, 3.3-lb bag
Farmina N&D Ocean Herring & Orange Adult Grain-Free Dry Cat Food, 3.3-lb bag
Farmina N&D Ocean Herring & Orange Adult Grain-Free Dry Cat Food, 3.3-lb bag
Farmina N&D Ocean Herring & Orange Adult Grain-Free Dry Cat Food, 3.3-lb bag
Farmina N&D Ocean Herring & Orange Adult Grain-Free Dry Cat Food, 3.3-lb bag

Is this premium cat food right for my pet?

Lifestage

Adult

Top Ingredients

Herring, Dehydrated Herring, Sweet Potatoes, Herring Oil, Dried Whole Eggs

Special Diet

Low Glycemic, Grain-Free, Gluten Free, Non-GMO...

Food Flavor

Seafood & Fish
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Merrick Purrfect Bistro Grain-Free Chicken Pate Canned Cat Food, 5.5-oz, case of 24
Merrick Purrfect Bistro Grain-Free Chicken Pate Canned Cat Food, 5.5-oz, case of 24
Merrick Purrfect Bistro Grain-Free Chicken Pate Canned Cat Food, 5.5-oz, case of 24
Merrick Purrfect Bistro Grain-Free Chicken Pate Canned Cat Food, 5.5-oz, case of 24
Merrick Purrfect Bistro Grain-Free Chicken Pate Canned Cat Food, 5.5-oz, case of 24
Merrick Purrfect Bistro Grain-Free Chicken Pate Canned Cat Food, 5.5-oz, case of 24
Merrick Purrfect Bistro Grain-Free Chicken Pate Canned Cat Food, 5.5-oz, case of 24
Merrick Purrfect Bistro Grain-Free Chicken Pate Canned Cat Food, 5.5-oz, case of 24
Merrick Purrfect Bistro Grain-Free Chicken Pate Canned Cat Food, 5.5-oz, case of 24

Is this premium cat food right for my pet?

Lifestage

Adult

Top Ingredients

Deboned Chicken, Chicken Liver, Chicken Broth, Dried Egg Product, Natural Flavors

Special Diet

Grain-Free, Gluten Free, No Corn No Wheat No Soy, High-Protein...

Food Flavor

Chicken, Poultry
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Instinct Freeze-Dried Raw Boost Mixers Grain-Free Digestive Health Recipe Cat Food Topper, 5.5-oz bag
Instinct Freeze-Dried Raw Boost Mixers Grain-Free Digestive Health Recipe Cat Food Topper, 5.5-oz bag
Instinct Freeze-Dried Raw Boost Mixers Grain-Free Digestive Health Recipe Cat Food Topper, 5.5-oz bag
Instinct Freeze-Dried Raw Boost Mixers Grain-Free Digestive Health Recipe Cat Food Topper, 5.5-oz bag
Instinct Freeze-Dried Raw Boost Mixers Grain-Free Digestive Health Recipe Cat Food Topper, 5.5-oz bag
Instinct Freeze-Dried Raw Boost Mixers Grain-Free Digestive Health Recipe Cat Food Topper, 5.5-oz bag
Instinct Freeze-Dried Raw Boost Mixers Grain-Free Digestive Health Recipe Cat Food Topper, 5.5-oz bag
Instinct Freeze-Dried Raw Boost Mixers Grain-Free Digestive Health Recipe Cat Food Topper, 5.5-oz bag
Instinct Freeze-Dried Raw Boost Mixers Grain-Free Digestive Health Recipe Cat Food Topper, 5.5-oz bag

Is this premium cat food right for my pet?

Lifestage

Adult

Top Ingredients

Chicken (including Ground Chicken Bone), Chicken Liver, Pumpkinseeds, Chicken Heart, Dried Pumpkin

Special Diet

Grain-Free, Sensitive Digestion, No Corn No Wheat No Soy, Pea-Free...

Food Flavor

Chicken, Poultry
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Tiki Cat Essentials Grain-Free Chicken & Turkey Meal Recipe Dry Cat Food, 12-lb bag
Tiki Cat Essentials Grain-Free Chicken & Turkey Meal Recipe Dry Cat Food, 12-lb bag
Tiki Cat Essentials Grain-Free Chicken & Turkey Meal Recipe Dry Cat Food, 12-lb bag
Tiki Cat Essentials Grain-Free Chicken & Turkey Meal Recipe Dry Cat Food, 12-lb bag
Tiki Cat Essentials Grain-Free Chicken & Turkey Meal Recipe Dry Cat Food, 12-lb bag
Tiki Cat Essentials Grain-Free Chicken & Turkey Meal Recipe Dry Cat Food, 12-lb bag
Tiki Cat Essentials Grain-Free Chicken & Turkey Meal Recipe Dry Cat Food, 12-lb bag
Tiki Cat Essentials Grain-Free Chicken & Turkey Meal Recipe Dry Cat Food, 12-lb bag
Tiki Cat Essentials Grain-Free Chicken & Turkey Meal Recipe Dry Cat Food, 12-lb bag

Is this premium cat food right for my pet?

Lifestage

Adult

Top Ingredients

Chicken, Chicken Meal, Peas, Turkey Meal, Chickpeas

Special Diet

Grain-Free, Gluten Free, High-Protein

Food Flavor

Meat