It may seem an odd thing to search out the most expensive cat food brands, but higher cost usually equals higher quality ingredients and healthier food for our favorite furballs. That makes the choice to seek out such brands a combination of both kitty curiosity and care for our feline family members.
After all, we live in an era where our pets are part of the family. Their love and loyalty is something that families cherish as the years go by. But taking care of your pet can be very tedious work. Not only because we love them, but because we have to make every single decision about their life. Cats are very independent but at the same time, we still love them and we always try to make sure that they stay healthy and happy. But choosing a food brand for your cat can be one of the most excruciating decisions to make.
In this article we will check out some of the ingredients that these brands have as well as the price that people are willing to pay. Sometimes the cat gets a more expensive meal than us humans even. The variety of options is sometimes overwhelming, but don’t be confused. Not always the most expensive cat brand is the best. Nonetheless there are some people that only buy the best for their little kittens.
While you’ll see fancy labels on many brands that claim to be organic, holistic, or superior in some other way, the truth about any cat food’s quality is revealed in its ingredients list. The most important thing to take into account is the meat protein sources, that it does not contain by-products, that it does not contain fillers such as corn or soy and that it doesn’t have preservatives or artificial ingredients.
Now then, here is our list of the most expensive cat food brands out there. Also, if you are a feline lover, don’t miss out on our feature on The 9 Most Expensive Cat Breeds.
5- Orijen Dry Adult Cat and Kitten Food
Price: $10 for 340 g, $40 for 2 kilograms, $100 for 6.8 kg
Ingredients:
• Fresh Boneless Chicken
• Fresh Boneless Salmon
• Turkey Meal
• Chicken Meal
• Fresh Chicken Liver
This brand uses all fresh ingredients that have never been frozen. Their formula is 80 percent protein and 20 percent fruits and vegetables. These fruits and vegetables are very important because they provide essential vitamins and minerals that are highly digestible so your cat can make the best out of the meal and extract all of the nutrients.
Our list of the most expensive cat food brands continues on the next page.
4-EVO Turkey & Chicken Dry Cat and Kitten Food
Price: $22 for 6.6lb. $46 for 15 lb.
Ingredients:
• Chicken Meal
• Turkey
• Chicken
• Herring Meal
• Chicken Fat
EVO Turkey & Chicken Dry Cat and Kitten Food was rated best dry cat food. Pet Food Talk also gave this formula four out of five stars. Grain free and low in carbohydrates, EVO uses real named meats and meals to provide the protein in their formula, not less expensive by-products. The company designs their foods based on the way cats eat in the wild.
3- Wellness CORE Original Dry
Price: $45 for 12 lb. $25 for 5 lb
Ingredients:
• Deboned Turkey
• Deboned Chicken
• Chicken Meal
• Whitefish Meal
• Herring Meal
This is a completely grain-free diet, with no artificial ingredients or preservatives. It also contains probiotics for improved digestion, as well as flaxseed and salmon oils, which contain essential fatty acids. Pet Food Talk gives Wellness a rating of five out of five stars for its natural ingredients and high-quality protein sources.
2- Nature’s Variety Instinct Canned Chicken Formula
Price: $50 for 12 lb $30 5lb
Ingredients:
• Chicken
• Turkey
• Chicken Broth
• Chicken Liver
• Ground Flaxseed
It’s difficult to find wet food that doesn’t contain the thickener carrageenan. Natures Variety is one of the few products that leaves those thickeners out of their formulas. Canned cat food provides more moisture than dry, so it can be a healthier alternative than dry food for many cats. This formula is 95 percent chicken meat and liver, and five percent vegetables and fruits, and is gluten free as well.
1- Blue Buffalo Wild Delights Canned Chicken and Turkey
Price: $40 for 12 3 oz cases
Ingredients:
• Chicken Broth
• Water
• Turkey
• Chicken Liver
• Chicken
Pet Food Talk gives a five star rating to the entire Blue Buffalo line. Blue’s Wild Delights is formulated to be as close as possible to a cat’s natural diet if it were living in the wild. This formula is grain and gluten free, contains no by-products or fillers, and uses named, high-quality meat proteins. It’s also free of artificial colors, flavors and preservatives, and contains no corn, wheat or soy.
Bonus
Famous Chef and Restauranteur Simon Rimmer created the most luxurious cat food yet. With ingredients such as roasted duck, lobster sushi roll and beluga caviar, this pet food was sold at 40 dollars a portion! Yes, 40 dollars for a single portion. The cats that ate this food ate better than most people at a fancy restaurant. A once-in-a-lifetime event in order to raise money for the RSPCA, this chef handmade every portion. The craziest thing is that it sold out within an hour of its launch. So maybe it would not be such a bad idea to keep making these. Simon Rimmer can quit making food for people, cat food is the way to go!
