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Written by Adam Lee-Smith
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Published: 01/31/2024, edited: 01/21/2025
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Best vet recommended freeze-dried cat food for picky eaters
- Available in four varieties: salmon & cod, chicken & salmon, harvest chicken, and surf & turf
Open Farm Cat Food
Why Wag! likes Open Farm Freeze Dried Raw Cat Food
- Ethically and sustainably sourced ingredients
- Gently freeze-dried from raw to preserve taste and nutrients
- Grain and legume-free
- Great for mixing with kibble to improve meal flavor
Considerations & concerns
- On the pricey side
- Some recipes contain multiple protein sources
Best vet recommended wet cat food for picky eaters
- Available in seven varieties: chicken, turkey, turkey chicken & duck, chicken & salmon, salmon & cod, beef & chicken, salmon & turkey
The Honest Kitchen Cat Food
Why Wag! likes The Honest Kitchen Wet Cat Food
- Comes in ten varieties and two consistencies to please picky eaters
- Made with 100% human-grade ingredients
- A quality meat source is a top ingredient
- Generous money-back guarantee
Considerations & concerns
- On the pricey side
- Not the best choice for high-activity adult cats
Best vet recommended cat meal toppers for picky eaters
- Available in five varieties: beef, chicken, duck & chicken, salmon, tuna
Tiki Cat Broth Meal Topper
Why Wag! likes Tiki Cat Broths Meal Toppers
- Designed to encourage cats to eat
- High in moisture and strong in flavor
- No fillers or artificial ingredients
- Limited ingredients
Considerations & concerns
- Not a complete meal — must be added to existing food
- On the pricey side for a meal topper
Best vet recommended dry cat food for picky eaters
- Available in 10 varieties: kitten, chicken, duck, salmon, weight control, indoor chicken, indoor hairball, indoor hairball & weight control, red meat, mature chicken
Blue Buffalo Cat Food
Why Wag! likes Blue Buffalo Wilderness
- 11 recipes mean plenty of choice for picky eaters
- A quality named cut of meat is the top ingredient
- Rich in omega-3 fatty acids
- It's affordable
Considerations & concerns
- Not human-grade and contains meat meals
- Some recipes contain above-average carb levels
Best vet recommended fresh cat food
- Available in two varieties: grain-free chicken with vegetables & eggs, and grain-free chicken & beef
Freshpet Vital Cat Food
Why Wag! likes Freshpet Fresh Cat Food
- Made with quality US-farmed cuts of meat and whole ingredients
- Gently steamed to preserve meaty taste and nutrients
- No fillers, grains, gluten, or soy
- 74% of pet parents said their pet was less picky after switching to Freshpet
Considerations & concerns
- Some recipes are higher in sodium compared to other cat foods
- Limited recipe options
- Contains some controversial ingredients like carrageenan