Not sure why you think these ingredients are better than any of the other cheaper foods...looks like all the same kind of junk ingredients to me.

 

Ok , thank you ..

 

Looks pretty junky to me...

 

R2Cats. There is lots and lots of good threads on feeding. But basically you need to buy as good a quality wet food as you can afford. The threads will tell you what are the ingredients to avoid and what to go for. Try lots of different textures and brands and when you find the right ones then from what I can work out it is normally cheaper to order online in bulk in US. Definitely worth a read through those threads

 

I'm new to analysis of cat food (looking forward to reading up on the other forums here when I get time!) but I usually feed Whiskas can food, and even compared to that it looks pretty junky.

First ingredient of water isn't a good sign (to me, anyway) and then meat by-products. Ew. With Whiskas (still not high quality food) liver and chicken are first ingredients, followed by meat by-products. Even with my basic analysis I'd say to pay the extra 40 cents for a can of Whiskas!

I am more tempted by cheap dry food.. I know it's terrible but I'm a religious deal-shopper, hard to turn down a food that's $20 cheaper for a bag!

 

With Whiskas (still not high quality food) liver and chicken are first ingredients, followed by meat by-products.

This would terrify me. It doesn't even specify what KIND of meat by product. That could be some seriously nasty crap.

I am more tempted by cheap dry food.. I know it's terrible but I'm a religious deal-shopper, hard to turn down a food that's $20 cheaper for a bag!

It's no longer a bargain when it causes cancer or a urinary blockage or cystitis or IBD and causes you thousands to fix your cat.

 

Thank you everyone .. All the info is very helpful ..
I found 3 brands that look pretty good ..


Blue Buffalo Healthy Gourmet
Triumph
Chicken Soup for the Soul ..

I have to take my magnifying glass to the pet store with so I can read the fine print

 

I hear Triumph is good stuff, and I've heard good things about Blue for dry kibble. Good luck in your quest for cheap/healthy cat food!

 

Thank you , it is not easy .. I want to feed them a healthy diet but it has to be affordable as well . That is a struggle ..

 

Trying to do the best you can for your kitties, while having to stay within a very tight budget is rough. Getting slightly less quality food is better than not having a roof over your head!

 

Thank you so much ....