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This cat food brand just recalled its raw food — try these cat food alternatives instead

On March 15, the FDA announced a recall on the cat food for possible bird flu contamination.
March 17, 2025, 4:16 PM EDT

Ashley Morris

Associate SEO Reporter

The products were distributed to retailers in California, Colorado, New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington.
The products were distributed to retailers in California, Colorado, New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington. Viktoriya Skorikova / Getty Images
What we like
  • Two flavors available
  • 4 antioxidants
  • Fiber blend
Something to note
  • Nothing to note at this time

This dry cat food is an NBC Select Pet Award winner for its high protein formula and fiber blend, which helps cats maintain a healthy weight, according to the brand. NBC Select reporter Zoe Malin regularly feeds it to her cats and likes that it’s made without any artificial flavors or preservatives.

First ingredient: turkey | Texture: triangle pellets | Sizes: 7, 16, 22 or 32 lbs. | Other flavors: salmon

Best wet food: Hill’s Science Diet Perfect Weight Adult Wet Cat Food

Hill’s Science Diet Perfect Weight Adult Wet Cat Food

Hill’s Science Diet Perfect Weight Adult Wet Cat Food

What we like
  • Many flavors
  • Supports weight management
  • Whole ingredients
Something to note
  • Only one can size

Another Pet Award winner, this wet cat food from Hill’s Science Diet is made with lean protein and whole ingredients like carrots, rice and spinach, according to the brand. The lean protein can help your cat to maintain or lose weight, and it’s made without artificial colors or flavors.

First ingredient: chicken broth | Texture: stew | Sizes: 2.9-oz. can | Other flavors: minced liver & chicken, salmon & vegetable stew, turkey & vegetable stew

Best for sensitive stomachs: Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Adult Sensitive Stomach Dry Cat Food

Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Adult Sensitive Stomach Dry Cat Food

Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Adult Sensitive Stomach Dry Cat Food

What we like
  • Prebiotic fiber
  • No wheat, cory or soy
  • Easy to digest
Something to note
  • Only one flavor available

This dry cat food was formulated specifically for cats with sensitive stomachs. It’s made without any artificial flavors or preservatives, corn, wheat, soy or poultry by-product meals, according to the brand. It also includes prebiotics to help support digestion.

First ingredient: deboned chicken | Texture: round pellets | Sizes: 3, 5, 7 10 or 15 lbs. | Other flavors: none

Editor’s pick: Fancy Feast Grilled Wet Cat Food Seafood Collection

Fancy Feast Grilled Seafood Feast Variety Pack

Fancy Feast Grilled Seafood Feast Variety Pack

What we like
  • Lots of flavors
  • Savory gravy
  • Protein-rich
Something to note
  • Only one can size

Malin’s cats love the tender texture of this cat food from Fancy Feast, which is made with a protein-rich formula and without any colors or preservatives, according to the brand. Malin also likes that this cat food comes in a variety pack, which makes it easier to switch things up for cats that are picky eaters.

First ingredient: fish broth | Texture: flakes in gravy | Sizes: 3-oz. can | Other flavors: poultry and beef collection, can purchase three flavors individually or as variety pack

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