Thread: What dry food do you feed your cats?

For now the boys have settled on Sanabelle Grande. While not grain free, it seems to agree wth them and they like it. If you read the ingredients list/analysis on JWB and RC (they are the same company, same factory) it's mostly rice or wheat or similar. Not great for cats who are obligate carnivores and normally carbohydtrates and starches just rot on their way through and stink. If you want to try grain gree then go for either Orijen or Applaws - I have tried both b the boys prefer the large kibble of the Sanabelle and the RC MC gives at least two of them the runs. On the other hand, without knowing how long they may have had Giardisis this could change the food profile big time. I am going to test them on Applaws (I have an unopened bag) later in the year.

I've just had a look at the Sanabelle as Jackie had mentioned it. They do a sensitive specifically for long haired cats so think I'll give it a try. If it's a large kibble then that's a bonus as the crunching on the larger kibble helps keep teeth in good condition. Thanks everyone for replying I do appreciate it and so do the boys. I'd better get on with some work now as this isn't getting Carol's cat finished.

Ours also love the Sanabelle Grande, Hills Natures Best and Hills Dental Care - I tried them on Applelaws some while ago and they sort of liked it, but not really keen. Orijen they will eat sometimes, but without a doubt the Sanabelle Grande is their favourite. They also get the runs with RC Maine Coon ... so now they get about 5 kibbles each per week - if that. It's purely to get them interested in what's underneath when they're being picky! I've tried all kinds of wet food (some rather expensive too!) and the only one they will clear their plates with is the Sheba pouches - sadly not the best I know, but at least they are eating it. When they were babies they loved the Schesir Kitten Tuna, but now they turn their noses up at the adult version. Good luck with it all Jo.

All 3 free feed on Hill's ID and have varying amounts of James Wellbeloved Kitten (wet) each day. Once or twice a week they have a Vitakraft Cat Stick Mini. The slightest deviation gives them tummy wobbles. Arnold generally has poo like silverback gorilla fingers but he doesn't drink as much as the other two.

Originally Posted by Caternity Leave

All 3 free feed on Hill's ID and have varying amounts of James Wellbeloved Kitten (wet) each day. Once or twice a week they have a Vitakraft Cat Stick Mini. The slightest deviation gives them tummy wobbles. Arnold generally has poo like silverback gorilla fingers but he doesn't drink as much as the other two.

So glad I wasn't eating when I read that but I know what you mean, brilliant description!

Thanks everyone. Off to research Hills now.

I found this very interesting! I'm off to research the Sanabelle Grande although I've never had any problems with RC MC kibble. It's the only one I can feed Mufasa because of it's size - he just swallows anything smaller whole.

The Grande kibble is about the same size, but darker, than the RC MC. The other Sanabelles are normal sized, inlcluding I think the grain free one they do.

Something occurred to me yesterday that since JWB have changed their packaging the kibble is smaller. Would this contribute to the poo situation if the boys are swallowing more of it whole as it's small? I've ordered a bag of the Sanabelle Grande and some more JWB whilst I'm changing them over. Will keep you all posted as to what happens.