{"id":7453,"date":"2018-09-30T20:38:59","date_gmt":"2018-09-30T20:38:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cats.com\/?page_id=7453"},"modified":"2025-03-17T13:11:47","modified_gmt":"2025-03-17T13:11:47","slug":"natural-holistic-cat-food","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cats.com\/reviews\/natural-holistic-cat-food","title":{"rendered":"Best Holistic Cat Food: Our Top 5 Picks"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Kirsten McCarthy \/ Cats.com<\/p><\/div>\n

The best natural and holistic cat foods are those that most closely resemble a predator\u2019s diet of meat, blood, bones, and organs.<\/p>\n

All the foods on our list of the top 5 best natural and holistic foods are high in animal protein, low in carbohydrates, and made without artificial ingredients.<\/p>\n

Natural. Holistic. Human Grade. Organic. Real.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Words like \u2018natural,\u2019 \u2018holistic,\u2019 and \u2018premium\u2019 lack regulatory definitions and primarily exist to make the food look like a virtuous choice. If marketers knew shoppers would buy it, these foods would be labeled \u201creally good\u201d or \u201cthe best cat food ever.\u201d<\/p>\n

Thirty years ago, the most desirable pet foods were scientifically formulated and expertly balanced for optimal nutrition. The best cat food<\/a> was the one you imagined being formulated in a sterile lab and made by a scientist in a white lab coat. Cat food shelves buzzed with words and phrases like \u201ccomplete,\u201d \u201coptimal performance,\u201d and \u201cveterinarian recommended.\u201d<\/p>\n

But now we\u2019re going back to nature and it\u2019s all about ancestrally-inspired food. Behind the recycled packaging and pictures of exotic-looking cats, most natural and holistic foods are no better than the rest.<\/p>\n

At a Glance: Our Top Picks for Best Holistic Cat Food To Buy<\/h2>\n