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2025 Cat Food Brand Rankings

[2025 Cat Food Brand Ranking] Relying on the big data of the whole network, the cat food brands selected according to the brand awareness, brand strength, word-of-mouth evaluation and sales popularity of cat food (in no particular order): Peak, Feline Natural, Orijen Craving, Instinct Fresh Instinct, Akana, GO! , Nutrience, Canidae, Nutro, Solid Gold, Natural Balance, Naegis, ROYAL CANIN, Purina, whiskas, If you are looking for what brand of cat food is good? This cat food brand ranking list is for your reference only.

TOP.1

peak New Zealand

The main ingredient of cat food is meat, and New Zealand has a unique advantage in this industry. Among the New Zealand cat food brands, we have to mention the pinnacle, as the brand name expresses, the pinnacle is far ahead of the average with excellent quality and top price, standing at the pinnacle of the cat food field. Livestock and marine fisheries are the two major economic industries in New Zealand, and the advantages of animal husbandry are not only the vast grasslands, but also its unique policiesAs an island country in Oceania, New Zealand is geographically isolated from other lands, and its species are highly endemic. In order to prevent ecological damage caused by species invasion, New Zealand has implemented the Biosecurity Act since 1993, thanks to which New Zealand's biosecurity control is very strict, and the risk of infectious diseases in the livestock industry is low; Its marine fisheries are abundant, managed sustainably, and of guaranteed quality. The pinnacle of meat is sourced from local farms, ranches and waters that adhere to strict government regulatory standards, ensuring safety. In terms of brand positioning, whether it is cat food or dog food, the peak is the main focus on rich meat, human...

1

Score

89

popularity

20196
TOP.2

Feline Natural New Zealand

Also from New Zealand is K9 Natural pet food company (K9), which is known for its freeze-dried food, and has cat food brand Feline Natural and dog food brand K9 Natural. Like Pinnacle, K9 is also a standout in high-end premium pet food. In pet food, the concept of freeze-drying is very common. The so-called freeze-drying is the name of a process that reduces the temperature to below 0°C and freezes quickly, and then dries it in a vacuum, so that the processed food can be stored for a long time without preservatives. The biggest advantage of freeze-dried cat food is that it greatly retains the properties of protein and avoids the loss of nutrients caused by protein denaturation and other problems during heat treatment. Freeze-dried cat food is usually high in meat, and Feline Natural freeze-dried cat food is a typical raw material with a meat content of 99%, so that the cat food is nutritionally dense and in line with the natural feeding habits of feline obligate carnivores. Feline Natural freeze-dried cat food currently has only 3 models, all of which are whole cat foods with a crude protein content of more than 40%, suitable for cats of different ages and breeds, even kittens with high nutritional needs and...

2

Score

89

popularity

14087
TOP.3

Orijen craves Canada

Orijen is a Canadian premium pet food brand that mainly produces and sells high-quality cat food and dog food. Never outsource is part of the desire to sell, all pet food that is eager to sell is produced by Champion Pet Food, the factory has a high level of technology, has strict production standards, and the production follows three principles: in line with biology, the product is made in accordance with the cat's natural predatory biological attributes, that is, meat offal cartilage, which is more suitable for the cat's biological dietary needs; Fresh local raw materials, selected local Canadian fresh ingredients, transported fresh or fresh, and completed production; Adhere to independent production, do not outsource, and do not OEM for other brands, strictly control the whole set of production and processing process to ensure stable quality. In addition to the first-class production level, the reason why Desire can gain the trust of consumers is that its highly transparent meat is the key to cat food, and each product of Desire is marked with the content of each meat ingredient on the recipe list; On the official website, the raw materials of each single product, including animal raw materials and plant raw materials, have a clear traceability path,...

3

Score

86

popularity

13630
TOP.4

Instinct United States

Instinct is a premium brand of Nature Variety pet food company in Missouri, USA, and its products include dry food, wet food, snacks and jerky for pet cats and dogs. The formula with high meat content and balanced nutrition, coupled with the moderate price, makes Fresh Instinct a cost-effective role in high-quality cat food, and many of its pet foods have been recommended by WDJ with high scores. Although its fame in China is not as good as desired, it does not affect it to become a very cost-effective brand at the level of 45-60 yuan per catty. BURLEY'S PARENT COMPANY, FRESH INSTINCT, HAS A BRANCH IN CHINA AND A NATURESVARIETY OVERSEAS FLAGSHIP STORE ON TMALL, WITH RELIABLE CHANNELS AND EASY TO BUY. The fresh instinctive cat food is a natural food that meets the production standards of AAFCO in the United States, and its single product is divided into 4 series for regular sales, with a meat content of 77% and no added grains. Fresh meat freeze-dried, with a large amount of meat, can be used as a supplementary food of fresh freeze-dried series; A single hypoallergenic range made from less allergenic meats, beans and potatoes; The protein reaches more than 45% of the high-protein series. But in the official online flagship store, the high-protein system...

4

Score

85

popularity

19754
TOP.5

Acana Aikena Canada

Ekana, a pet food brand from Alberta, Canada, whose products are sold to more than 80 countries and regions around the world, has been a frequent visitor to the WDJ recommended brand list for many years, and has been well-known in the American pet breeding circle for a long time. In the Chinese market, both Ekna and Desire are represented by Taiwan Tianjun International, but due to the lack of attention to promotion and marketing in the early stage, Akkena is far less well-known in China than Desire. In fact, Ekna and Craving are from the same manufacturer, both champion pet food, the two brands not only share a part of the high-quality food resources, but also follow the three principles of biological, fresh local raw materials, and adhere to independent production in production. Therefore, in terms of raw material quality and production standards, Ekna and Desire belong to the same level. Imported cat food is flooded with fake imported cat food in the Chinese market, and how to buy genuine food stably is the most distressing thing for most pet owners. In order for foreign brands to take root, in addition to excellent quality, the key is to open up channels for buying genuine products. Before 2018, most people bought Ekna online, but there were too many online purchase channels, and there were few formal authorizations...

5

Score

84

popularity

7438
TOP.6

GO！ Canada

GO! (hereinafter referred to as GO) from Canada, is a pet food brand established by Petcurean in 1999, and dry pet food is mainly produced in Ontario. With rich meat, high protein and low carb, GO has become one of the best mid-to-high-end cat food brands in the Chinese market in recent years. Contrary to the desire of the first echelon, GO outsourced production to Elmira Pets Product in Canada, which has obtained BRC food safety certification for many years since 2012 and further expanded its scale in 2016. For the ingredients of pet food, GO officially promises that the ingredients used are all ingredients suitable for human consumption; There are clear types of meat meal raw materials, such as chicken meal, which is made using only high-quality chicken and chicken bones, and does not use low-quality raw materials such as by-products and feathers. In terms of raw material traceability, officials said that most of the meat proteins, grains, fruits and vegetables come from North America, and pasture-raised lamb and venison come from EU-certified factories in Australia and New Zealand. Raw material transparency is...

6

Score

82

popularity

11038
TOP.7

Nutrience 纽翠斯 Canada

Founded in 1955 as a family-owned company, Nutris is now in its second generation and manufactures cat and dog food in its own factory, allowing the brand to more directly fulfill its commitment to always use high-quality ingredients in its food and to strictly control the raw materials. Each batch of Nutris has passed a rigorous testing process and meets AAFCO standards. Nutris' formula focuses on a variety of meat ratios, rich in nutrients, its formula contains fresh meat from poultry and wild fish, added essential vitamins and minerals, no grains, less carbohydrates, low allergenicity, and can be better absorbed and utilized by cats. In the product design stage, feeding experiments were also carried out to monitor palatability, metabolic consumption, allergies, etc., and then corrected and determined by veterinarians and technical teams. Similar to other premium cat food brands, Nutris also attaches great importance to the inspection process, and there is a third-party audit process before leaving the factory, that is, the product needs to be inspected by a third party to ensure safety. In recent years, the reputation of Nutris cat food in the pet breeding circle has gradually risen, but it is still a niche brand, and it is represented in China.

7

Score

82

popularity

19741
TOP.8

Canidae Kirby United States

Kirby, an American pet food brand, was founded in 1996 and started as a dog food. Kirby's products are manufactured and processed at its own facility, the Ethos pet food plant in Texas; In addition to production, the plant also has an on-site laboratory for testing raw material composition, testing the quality of finished products, and developing formulations. Thanks to solid quality control capabilities, Kirby has maintained a stable production over the years, and there is very little negative news about actual accidents. As a perennial brand on WDJ's recommended list, Kirby is a reliable and cost-effective cat food for novices. Kirby's dry cat food is divided into grain-free series and life stages series, with a total of 12 single products, kittens and adult cats can find suitable choices, but at present, there are only 2 single products of the grain-free series in the Chinese market, namely chicken whole cat food and salmon whole cat food. The best-selling single product grain-free chicken whole cat food, with a protein content of 35%, comes from the combination of fresh meat and meat meal, the animal protein quality of this food is higher than that of dry food with whole meat meal, and the meat raw materials are mainly...

8

Score

76

popularity

16695
TOP.9

Nutro United States

Founded in 1926, Meishi is a natural food brand in line with the AAFCO of the United States, a mid-range pet food brand under Mars, and one of the American dog food brands recommended by WDJ. Maxims has its own pet food factories, all of which are inspected by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Good Manufacturing Practices and are recognized by the FDA. North America is rich in products and has developed agriculture, providing abundant and easily available resources for pet food production. Meishi is also one of the beneficiary enterprises, and most of the vegetables and fruits in the raw materials come from the United States and Canada. Produced from high-quality crops and meats, processed in a way that is as close to their original form as possible, without the addition of artificial preservatives, flavours or colours. Like most manufacturers who focus on the quality of their ingredients, Maxim promises to never use ingredients such as chicken by-products, corn, wheat or soy protein. At present, Meishi's cat food products are more, covering dry food and wet food; Dry food has different designs for kittens and adult cats, and is also suitable for weight control, hairballing, supplementation...

9

Score

74

popularity

19787
TOP.10

Solid Gold United States

Founded in 1974, Solid gold is a member of the North American Organic Trade Association and was selected as the California Exporter of the Year by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Federation. After more than 40 years of development, Surico now has a comprehensive product line, covering dry food, canned food, snacks and nutritional products for cats and dogs. In 2014, its dog food products entered the recommended list of WDJ magazine, and the strength of the formula is well recognized, the nutritional value of cat food is generally higher than that of dog food, and the quality of Suligao's cat food is decent, and it is a foreign mid-range cat food brand favored by Chinese consumers. Surico's cat food is sourced from all over the globe, including cod from Alaska, duck from France, and venison from Australia, but refuses to buy any ingredients from China. The brand claims that all dried cat food products are produced in the United States, and that all sourcing and manufacturing processes are strictly supervised, but in fact the production is done on a contract basis, and the foundry and GO are the same Canadian company Elmira Pets Product. However, outsourcing production to foundries is a normal operation in the industry, and Ermera is reliable and high...

10

Score

72

popularity

16721
TOP.11

Natural Balance 天衡宝 United States

Natural Balance, formerly known as Snow Mountain, was founded in the United States in 1989 by dietitian Dick Fan, and was acquired by Big Heart Pet Brands, the second largest pet food company in the United States, in 2015. Due to the non-standard production of Chinese cat food brands and frequent chaos, consumers tend to buy foreign brands, and Tianhengbao is one of the brands with better quality and cost-effective advantages in the 30-40 yuan file. Tianhengbao officially promises to use safe ingredients, do not use refined grains such as soybeans, wheat, corn, etc., and do not use artificial chemicals or preservatives. Since the recall of several batches in 2007, Tianhengbao has set up laboratories for contaminant testing of products before leaving the factory; Each batch of products will also undergo 9 times of testing before leaving the factory to ensure quality and safety; Since then, there have been very few accidents. From the formula point of view, the protein of Tianhengbao cat food mainly comes from meat meal, the content of fresh meat is small, compared to fresh meat, after the secondary processing of meat powder, the protein quality is slightly lower, but the regular manufacturer produces, in the ability to ensure the source, good hygiene, do not use fur, etc...

11

Score

72

popularity

19647
TOP.12

Naegis Taiwan

Negis, a brand under Taiwan's Azek Pet Food Group, claims to be a foreign brand when it is sold, but it is actually a brand registered abroad and commissioned by a foreign factory for processing. Negis' cat food is manufactured by United Pet Foods Ltd., while dog food is processed and manufactured by Almergis Pet Foods Canada. Belgian United Pet Food has a large scale, with branches in France and Poland, with rich OEM experience, and there are also well-known brands in the OEM pet food, such as dog food brands caviar and wellness. Belgium happens to avoid areas where mad cow disease and foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks, so raw materials and production will not be affected by the epidemic; Coupled with the open trade agreement between China and Belgium, all these conveniences contributed to the birth of this brand. In addition, it is important to note that Belgium United Pet Food Co., Ltd. is one of the few factories that has obtained import approval from the Ministry of Agriculture of China, and the products can be easily obtained through this processing channel, which also saves a lot of trouble in the follow-up. Impure bloodlines that make...

12

Score

70

popularity

17757
TOP.13

ROYAL CANIN Royal Pet Food France

Royal Canin, founded in France in 1980. As one of the first brands to enter the Chinese pet food market, Royal has set up factories in China, and has established extensive cooperative relations with pet stores and pet hospitals. In 2001, Royal was acquired by Mars and became a new force in the high-end segment of Mars's pet food market in China. Royal products focus on diversity, and are developed according to the age stage, variety and main function. In addition to daily cat food, Royal has also worked with veterinarians to develop prescription food during illness and formula food for different growth stages, which are exclusively sold in pet hospitals. In the series of different age groups, it is divided into kitten food (kittens aged 1-12 months), adult cat food (adult cats aged 1-7 years), and senior cat food (elderly cats over 7 years old). Functional cat food provides oral care...

13

Score

66

popularity

11495
TOP.14

Purina United States

Nestlé Purina, formerly known as Ralston Purina, founded in 1894, owns pet food brands such as pro plan, cat chow and condole. In 2001, Nestlé acquired Purina, and after the merger of the two companies, it captured 45% of the U.S. cat food market, with cat food brands such as Purina, Guanneng, Xiyue and Miaoduole. According to 2017 data, Purina has accounted for 56.7% of the total sales of dry cat food in the United States. At present, Nestlé Purina has become the second largest pet food company in the world, and it is widely sold in the low-end and mid-range cat food market in China. Focusing on the mid-range, Guanneng has opened up the main sales channels, is a common brand in pet hospitals and pet stores, and is also an entry brand that many novice cat owners will choose. The products cover kitten food, adult cat food, neutered adult cat food, kidney cat food, etc., with a wide range of types. Guanneng's best-selling single product is the full price cat food for kittens during the weaning period, with a protein of up to 40%, which is considered by consumers to be nutritionally balanced and sufficient, but a large part of the high content of protein comes from corn gluten powder and wheat eggs...

14

Score

63

popularity

20341
TOP.15

whiskas 伟嘉 United Kingdom

Founded in the United Kingdom in 1958, Weijia is a cat food brand owned by the Mars Group. Entered China in 1993, is the earliest pet food manufacturer in the Chinese market, in 1995 established the first pet food factory of Mars in Huairou, at the beginning of the Chinese cat food market, preemptively occupied the supermarket channel, became the most common cat food brand in Chinese mainland, and laid the first impression of Chinese cat friends on cat food. In addition, Mars was the only company to assist in the drafting of the latest version of the national production standards for cat food, which was implemented in 2015, which shows its position in the Chinese cat food market. Weijia cat food includes dry food and wet food (Miao Xianbao), and dry cat food includes kitten food, adult cat food and older cat food. As a typical representative of low-end cat food, whether it is kitten food or adult cat food, Weijia has most of the common problems of low-end cat food, high carbohydrate content, and the use of corn gluten powder filling, pulling up the protein content detection value, in fact, cats have low absorption and utilization of plant ingredients, resulting in a lot of waste. Indoor cats have a single food source, and long-term consumption of this cat food will also cause malnutrition,...

15

Score

60

popularity

7527

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Purina

Nestlé Purina, formerly known as Ralston Purina, founded in 1894, owns pet food brands such as pro plan, cat chow and condole. In 2001, Nestlé acquired Purina, and the two companies merged to dominate the U.S. cat food market.4
2 20196
peak

The main ingredient of cat food is meat, and New Zealand has a unique advantage in this industry. Among the New Zealand cat food brands, we have to mention the pinnacle, as the brand name expresses, the pinnacle is far ahead of the flat with its excellent quality and top price
3 19787
Nutro

Founded in 1926, Meishi is a natural food brand in line with the AAFCO of the United States, a mid-range pet food brand under Mars, and one of the American dog food brands recommended by WDJ. Maxim has its own pet food factory, and all of the facilities are passed by American Foods
4 19754
Instinct

Instinct is a premium brand of Nature Variety pet food company in Missouri, USA, and its products include dry food, wet food, snacks and jerky for pet cats and dogs. A high-content, nutritionally balanced formula at a moderate price
5 19741
Nutrience 纽翠斯

Founded in 1955 as a family-owned company, Nutris is now in its second generation and manufactures cat and dog food in its own factory, allowing the brand to more directly fulfill its commitment to always use high-quality ingredients in its food and to strictly control the raw materials. Nutris's each
6 19647
Natural Balance 天衡宝

Natural Balance, formerly known as Snow Mountain, was founded in the United States in 1989 by dietitian Dick Fan, and was acquired by Big Heart Pet Brands, the second largest pet food company in the United States, in 2015. Due to the Chinese cat food brand raw
7 17757
Naegis

Negis, a brand under Taiwan's Azek Pet Food Group, claims to be a foreign brand when it is sold, but it is actually a brand registered abroad and commissioned by a foreign factory for processing. Negis' cat food is OEM by Belgium United Pet Food Co., Ltd.,
8 16721
Solid Gold

Founded in 1974, Solid gold is a member of the North American Organic Trade Association and was selected as the California Exporter of the Year by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Federation. After more than 40 years of development, Sulicao now has a comprehensive product line, covering dry food, canned food, and snacks for cats and dogs
9 16695
Canidae Kirby

Kirby, an American pet food brand, was founded in 1996 and started as a dog food. Kirby's products are manufactured and processed at its own facility, the Ethos pet food plant in Texas; The plant is well established, and in addition to being responsible for production, it also has on-site experiments
10 14087
Feline Natural

Also from New Zealand is K9 Natural pet food company (K9), which is known for its freeze-dried food, and has cat food brand Feline Natural and dog food brand K9 Natural. Like Pinnacle, K9 is also a standout in high-end premium pet food. In pet food
11 13630
Orijen craves

Orijen is a Canadian premium pet food brand that mainly produces and sells high-quality cat food and dog food. Never outsource is part of the desire to commit to all pet food that is eager to sell is produced by Champion Pet Food, a plant with a high level of technology and has
12 11495
ROYAL CANIN Royal Pet Food

Royal Canin, founded in France in 1980. As one of the first brands to enter the Chinese pet food market, Royal has set up factories in China and established extensive cooperative relations with pet stores and pet hospitals
13 11038
GO！

GO! (hereinafter referred to as GO) from Canada, is a pet food brand established by Petcurean in 1999, and dry pet food is mainly produced in Ontario. With its rich meat, high protein and low-carb characteristics, GO has become a Chinese city in recent years
14 7527
whiskas 伟嘉

Founded in the United Kingdom in 1958, Weijia is a cat food brand owned by the Mars Group. Entering China in 1993, it is an early pet food manufacturer in the Chinese market, and in 1995, Mars established its first pet food factory in Huairou, which started at the beginning of the Chinese cat food market
15 7438
Acana Aikena

Ekana, a pet food brand from Alberta, Canada, whose products are sold to more than 80 countries and regions around the world, has been a frequent visitor to the WDJ recommended brand list for many years, and has been well-known in the American pet breeding circle for a long time. In the Chinese market, Ekna and Aspire are both made up of Taiwan

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2025 Cat Food Brand Rankings

peak New Zealand

Feline Natural New Zealand

Orijen craves Canada

Instinct United States

Acana Aikena Canada

GO！ Canada

Nutrience 纽翠斯 Canada

Canidae Kirby United States

Nutro United States

Solid Gold United States

Natural Balance 天衡宝 United States

Naegis Taiwan

ROYAL CANIN Royal Pet Food France

Purina United States

whiskas 伟嘉 United Kingdom

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