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Food & Food Toppers

Kibble or canned? Fresh or dehydrated? Human-grade?! We’ll help you choose the best pet food on the market.

cat eating with human next to them

Dining side-by-side with your cat is cute but could it point to anxiety?

Cat sat in front of two plates with mushrooms

Hold the stroganoff! Find out whether cats can safely eat mushrooms and the potential risks

a black cat reaches it's paw on a table with claws out to try and get a fish on a place

That small plates feast you’ve cooked is meant to impress your pals, not your thieving kitty

cat climbing onto a table with various vegetables on it

Curious about a plant-based diet for your pet? Discover what science has to say about it

A woman feeding food to her cat at a dining room table

The best ingredients to include when considering a home-cooked diet for your cat

Woman feeding her kitten at home.

Learn what nutrients are a must for your new little one

Woman bottle feeding kitten.

Starting with the supplies you’ll need

woman pouring tea while cat comes close

Can you feed your cat nuts? Learn more about the benefits and risks of feeding your kitty human foods

Woman feeding her kitten.

And how to know what kind they need

A cat eating wet food from a dish in the kitchen.

Tips for improving your cat’s appetite with these tasty add-ons

Senior cat looking at a bowl of wet food while its owner kneels next to it and pets its back

A new study reveals a quick fix for your cat’s loss of appetite

Kitten eating dry food from a bowl.

And the nutrients you should make sure they’re getting

a woman feeds her large cat a treat

It can be hard to resist their powers of persuasion...

Two grey cats eating swiss cheese off of slices of bread while sitting on a table

Save the charcuterie board for the humans

A Birma Kat Smells Fresh Fish On A Board Ready To Be Cooked.

It’s a classic kitty snack, but don’t go overboard

Man feeding rice to cat with chopsticks at dinner table

A warm bowl of rice is your cat’s version of comfort food

Cat sniffing a piece of chocolate cake.

The human favourite should be kept far away from kitties

The cat got the cream – but is it good for them?

Cat eating out of metal bowl

Sharing isn’t always caring. Keep your cat safe by keeping these human snack staples to yourself

cat eating sensitive stomach food for cats

Dr Bruce Kornreich explains why going this route isn’t always the answer

Blonde woman holding cat trying to feed it ham

Ham is OK – with a couple of caveats

Woman with tattoos eating noodles on the couch with her cat

It’s a human cooking staple, but your cat shouldn’t indulge

A cat eating a plate of fish on a dining room table.

All those cartoons of cats staring longingly at fish bowls might not be so far off. A new study suggests seafood could help sustainably meet the world’s protein needs

Dark grey cat eating two slices of break laid on top of a wooden railing of an outdoor deck

Go ahead and give your carb-loving cat a few bites, but don’t hand over the bread basket

Two grey cats eating dog food from a plate while a brown dog looks on with jealousy

Dog food is safe for cats in small amounts – but it shouldn’t be their main course

a fluffy cat eating food from a bowl

Why you should only be packing on the calories in certain situations

Discover the ways to get your picky eater to expand their culinary horizons

A woman in a black and white striped shirt and jeans looking up ingredients from a bag of pet food on her phone in a pet store

Want your pet to eat healthily? Dig in and learn how to read their food label

Cat asking for human food from counter

Good news for your begging cat: some of your favourite snacks are safe to share

Crop hand holding carrot and feeding cat

Learn whether your little Bugs Bunny can crunch on the veggie

a cat stares at green grapes on a plate

This is one you’ll want to bookmark

Cat laying on his side with catnip around him, on the kitchen table licking his lips.

They’re definitely pulling for the answer to be an emphatic ‘yes’, but... not so fast


Two girls have a sleepover with a fluffy cat and a bowl of popcorn.

They want to enjoy movie night, too, you know.

A woman walking in a golden field during sunset with her dog.

The Wildest Collective member and integrative veterinarian Dr Lindsey Wendt shares advice on a sometimes controversial, always changing topic

Cat behind a curtain attempting to get fruit in blue bowl

Pass the fruit bowl – it’s treat time

an orange and brown cat nibbles corn on the cob

A few kernels won’t hurt, but think twice before doling out a bowl of the stuff

Profile view of a man giving a cat food to eat

A veterinary nutritionist explains the causes, signs and treatment for how to increase their appetite

Hand holding food bowl peeks into frame as a cat looks up expectantly

Four veterinary nutritionists pick apart the claims, so that you can choose the right food for your kitty

Woman feeds gray cat dry food.

While they might not be working on their ‘gains’, there are other reasons this diet could be a good fit

Close up view of a person's hand feeding a gray cat with food

You’ve got questions. Dr. Bruce Kornreich, director of the Cornell Feline Health Center, has answers.

Two girls have a sleepover with a fluffy cat and a bowl of popcorn.

They want to enjoy movie night, too, you know

A woman in a yellow sweater and jeans sitting and petting the head of her gray cat eating dry food from the floor in her kitchen

These community resources can help your pet get the food they need.

A cat eating out of a black bowl from the brand, cat person.

It’s like Postmates — but for you spoiled cat.

The brand’s plant-based, protein-packed dog food and treats are sure to satisfy your pup’s appetite and your sustainability concerns.

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