Meat and animal derivatives, vegetable protein extracts, fish and fish derivatives (of which trout 4%), minerals, various sugars. Iams is now owned by Mars (yep, chocolate Mars), along with Whiskas, Sheba, Royal Canin, Kit-e-Kat and Dreamies. Choccie link aside, Iams maintains a long-standing reputation for dry food of the highest nutritional quality. The adult maintenance averages are based on moderately active cats at normal environmental temperatures. Individual needs vary and feeding should be adjusted as required to maintain your cat at a lean, healthy body weight. Meat and animal derivatives, vegetable protein extracts, fish and fish derivatives (of which salmon 4%, whitefish 4%), minerals, various sugars.

Vitamin A (700IU), vitamin D3 (105 IU), ferrous sulphate monohydrate (8mg), calcium iodate anhydrous (0.2mg), cupric sulphate pentahydrate (0.7mg), manganous sulphate monohydrate (1.5mg), zinc sulphate monohydrate (14.5mg), taurine (440mg). Meat and animal derivatives, vegetable protein extracts, fish and fish derivatives (of which sardine 4%, tuna 4%), minerals, various sugars. Meat and animal derivatives (of which lamb 4%), vegetable protein extracts, fish and fish derivatives minerals, various sugars. My cat loves a change. Anything he’s not tasted already that week will be a hit. So these Duo pouches from Gourmet (a Purina brand) provide the variety he craves, and have been among his favourite foods for years. I like them, too, because there are no leftovers and the quality of meat and gravy is visibly high. The fillets are even less chunky than in Purina One, and there are no vegetables in any Mon Petit varieties. Ideal for a fussy eater or a cat who prefers small meals throughout the day. Alarming-sounding ingredients such as ‘animal derivatives’ and ‘meat meal’ often refer to byproducts of the meat industry. This stuff is meat, and perfectly safe (all pet food sold in the UK has to be safe for human consumption) – it’s just not meat that humans traditionally eat. It’s high in the meat proteins and essential amino acids (such as taurine) that cats can’t live without, and it may be just as tasty for your cat as rump steak is for you.

The kibbles are high in readily-available protein, calcium and other nutrients, which your growing kitten needs and the recipe also contains taurine (an amino acid, essential for kitty’s eyesight) plus added vitamins and chelated minerals to help maximise nutrient absorption. Most importantly, cats of all ages love it – but at this price, you will want to promote your feline to more affordable adult food as they grow a bit older. For an average adult cat (4kg), feed 3 to 4 pouches per day in at least 2 separate meals. The adult maintenance averages are based on moderately active cats at normal environmental temperatures. Individual needs vary and feeding should be adjusted as required to maintain your cat at a lean, healthy body weight. Serve at room temperature. Clean, fresh drinking water should always be available. Vitamin A (650 IU), vitamin D3 (99 IU), ferrous sulphate monohydrate (23mg), calcium iodate anhydrous (0.29mg), cupric sulphate pentahydrate (2.5mg), manganous sulphate monohydrate (4.4mg), zinc sulphate monohydrate (37mg).

Meat and animal derivatives (of which game 4%), vegetable protein extracts, fish and fish derivatives, minerals, various sugars.

Kittens need even higher levels of protein in their diet than adult cats, to aid their rapid growth. Many reputable companies make food especially for juniors. Ragout: delicious, premium ingredients combine in these complete, balanced recipes, made with tender strips of meat or fish in a succulent sauce.

Your cat loves it. If your cat has a preference for a particular brand and variety of complete cat food (‘complete’ is really important, we’ll come to that next), then that really is the top factor. Food can be nutritionally all-singing/all-dancing but if your cat doesn’t like it, it’ll go to waste. Meat and animal derivatives (of which turkey 4%), vegetable protein extracts, fish and fish derivatives, minerals, various sugars.

Iams is nutritionally complete, wheat-free, and contains 89% animal protein (higher than most other cat foods, including some wet varieties). It’s specially designed to support a strong immune and digestive system, and helps to reduce tartar built-up. May be too tough on senior teeth and gums, though. Meat and animal derivatives (of which turkey 4%), vegetable protein extracts, fish and fish derivatives minerals, various sugars.