What is the best Cat food?

[Thor]

Hello.

I want to get two little kittens ( absolutely luv cats )

But. Is here anyone that has experience regarding cat health?

Bob Martin and Whiskers was my go to, but I'm starting to think those options might not be the best choice.

Money is not an issue, please assist me in what would be the best and most ideal feeding strategy to ensure maximum health and longevity for my soon to be kittens.

 

[satanboy]

Go to a vet and buy what they recommend.

 

[Thor]

Go to a vet and buy what they recommend.

Don't trust doctor who make a living of prescription based income

 

[DarthCat]

Friskies or Whiskas. My cats also likes Catmor

 

[satanboy]

Don't trust doctor who make a living of prescription based income

But you trust strangers on a forum. Well done.

 

[Johnatan56]

Just don't feed it human food.
Just got some dogs/a cat a while ago from someone who passed away, their teeth are an absolute mess. Passed the dogs on to another home, they had to pull their (few remaining) teeth there. They need something to chew.

 

[MickeyD]

Catmore soft food and Friskies cubes... All my cat wants!

 

[Thor]

But you trust strangers on a forum. Well done.

Good point. Didn't mean it like that. Just meant I'd rather get some genuine input from real world people who probably been through this route before.

Reason being I went to three vets each gave me a different answer 2 of which was.

"Whiskas is what I feed my own cat"

The other one said I should use bob Martin...

 

[MickeyD]

Have you asked the cats yet?

 

[D3athD00r]

Have you asked the cats yet?

best advice so far. Cats are very picky. Some only eat dry food. Others will only eat meaty canned food.

 

[Venomous]

OP,

go to petfood shops(more than 1). Find clued up persons, chat to them, and ask for samples(often available in better brands).
Give to the kittens and see what they devour quickest.

 

[itareanlnotani]

Read this - http://consciouscat.net/2012/03/22/the-best-food-for-your-cat/

Excerpted:

What I look for in a food

Protein is listed as the first ingredient on the label, and the meat/poultry used is fit for human consumption. If the meat is organic, that’s even better.
The food is grain-free (no rice, barley, or any other grains. Even though these are considered healthy in human nutrition, cats’ digestive tracts are not designed to digest the unnecessary carbs).
The food does not contain by-products, corn, soy, or any other fillers.
Ideally, I’d like to see no carrageenan in the food. Some of the brands on the list below have carrageenan in some of their flavors, so check labels carefully.
Ideally, I’d like a food to be GMO-free. Some of the brands on the list below may contain GMO’s.

 

[saor]

http://www.vondis.co.za/food.html#catfood

Not sure how their prices compare, but some of their products seem quite good.

 

[Thor]

Have you asked the cats yet?

Lolies

 

[Thor]

Read this - http://consciouscat.net/2012/03/22/the-best-food-for-your-cat/

Excerpted:

What I look for in a food

Protein is listed as the first ingredient on the label, and the meat/poultry used is fit for human consumption. If the meat is organic, that’s even better.
The food is grain-free (no rice, barley, or any other grains. Even though these are considered healthy in human nutrition, cats’ digestive tracts are not designed to digest the unnecessary carbs).
The food does not contain by-products, corn, soy, or any other fillers.
Ideally, I’d like to see no carrageenan in the food. Some of the brands on the list below have carrageenan in some of their flavors, so check labels carefully.
Ideally, I’d like a food to be GMO-free. Some of the brands on the list below may contain GMO’s.

Thank you for this I will read up on it.

 

[Thor]

I was thinking of going to whole royal canin product range.

 

[micR]

Protip: the more choice you give your cat, the pickier they get.

 

[Thor]

Protip: the more choice you give your cat, the pickier they get.

This is true, I remember when I was a kid we had a cat ( Meow Meow) and I recall my mother used to say she regretted having given him so many food variety when he was younger because now he only eats what he feels like eating on said day.

 

[KleinBoontjie]

Hey Thor, I buy the 2kg Epol dry cat food with some sachets (whiskas or whatever is on sale at PnP).

 

[saor]

If I had another pet I'd personally just avoid any company that feels the need to add color to their food. My pet doesn't need red, green and blue food - it needs quality, nutritional ingredients.