It is not every day that I get to review a foreign cat food brand like Canadian Naturals. To be honest, I tend to stick with reviewing cat food brands that are made and distributed in the United States, but when I came across this food, I decided to make an exception.

So, how does Canadian Naturals cat food compare to some of the most popular cat food brands that can be found within the United States? Let’s find out in this honest Canadian Naturals cat food review!

For this review, I will be focusing on the Grain-Free Turkey & Salmon formula.

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My Honest Canadian Naturals Cat Food Review

 

Name: Canadian Naturals

Website URL: www.canadiannaturals.com

Flavors Available: Turkey & Salmon and Chicken & Brown Rice

Formulas Available: Grain and Grain-Free

Sizes Available: 6.5 pounds

Price: Varies based on location

Overall Rating:

 

Canadian Naturals: About the Company

Canadian Naturals is a Canadian based pet food company that is located in British Columbia/Alberta. With over 30 years of experience, Canadian Naturals has brought the highest quality cat food to the market in Canadian and has exceeded the expectations of their Canadian customer base.

 

Pros. vs. Cons.

Pros: 

• Contain rich ingredients
• Turkey is the first ingredient
• Plenty of positive cat owner reviews
• Limited pea ingredients

Cons:

• Can be pricey
• Based in Canada, not great for US consumers

 

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein 32% Min

Crude Fat 18% Min

Crude Fiber 3.5% Max

Moisture 10% Max

Omega 6 3.2%

Omega 3 1.1%

 

Canadian Naturals Ingredients

Turkey, turkey meal, peas, potatoes, chicken fat (stabilized with mixed tocopherols, a natural source of vitamin E), salmon meal, natural flavor, tomato pomace, egg, flaxseed, choline chloride, phosphoric acid, potassium chloride, DL-methione, L-lysine, fruits and vegetables (cranberry, apple, blueberry, carrot, spinach, tomato, sweet potato, broccoli, pumpkin, banana), brewers yeast, sodium chloride vitamins (vitamin A, vitamin D3, vitamin E, niacin, calcium pantothenate, thiamine, pyridoxine, riboflavin, vitamin K, folic acid, biotin, vitamin B12), minerals (zinc sulfate, ferrous sulfate, zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, copper sulfate, manganous oxide, copper proteinate, manganese proteinate, calcium iodate, sodium selenite), rosemary extract, taurine, yucca schidigera extract, Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, Lactobacillus casei fermentation product, Bifido bacterium bifidium thermophilum fermentation product, Streptococcus faecium fermentation product, spices (peppermint, garlic, parsley, green tea extract, turmeric, thyme, rosemary, cayenne, cinnamon, chamomile)

 

Ingredient Breakdown

Turkey

This is a high-quality lean protein source.

Turkey Meal

This is a high-quality protein source that can contain as much as 300% more protein than turkey contains by itself.

Peas

This ingredient is a source of plant-based carbohydrates, additional protein, Vitamin K, fiber, and Manganese.

Potatoes

This ingredient is typically used in most pet formulas as a source of complex carbohydrates. It is also a source of potassium which can help improve your cat’s blood pressure.

Chicken Fat

This is a healthy fat ingredient that is a source of additional protein and omega 3 fatty acids which can support a shiny coat and healthy skin.

Salmon Meal

This is a lean source of protein that can contain as much as 300% more protein as salmon contains by itself.

Natural Flavor

Just as the ingredient implies, this ingredient is used as a flavoring ingredient. It is made from a variety of meat, fruit, and vegetable ingredients and helps to make the kibble palatable.

Tomato Pomace

This ingredient is made from the skin, pulp, and seeds of a tomato. It is rich in antioxidants and vitamins such as Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Potassium, and soluble fiber.

Egg

This ingredient is a rich source of protein and essential amino acids.

Flaxseed

This is a rich ingredient that contains additional protein, fiber and can contain anti-inflammatory properties. It is also a source of Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids which can support healthy skin and a shiny coat.

 

Canadian Naturals Cat Food Reviews by Customers

Most of the reviews you will find by cat owners who have fed this food to their own cats tend to be on the positive side. Let’s take a closer look at what is being said about this food below!

“Ever since switching, one of my cats has felt so much better. She is more energetic than ever and so far she has vomited.” -Chantal G., May 29th

“Excellent food that my cat loved! Even though this food is made in Canada, I can’t deny that it is high-quality. My cat has loved this food from day one.” -Tanzi, May 16th

“My cats like this food, but prefer to eat Royal Canin. I wish they preferred this food. It is much more affordable.” -Val B., June 16th

“My cats love this food and they are incredibly picky. After years of trying, I’m so happy I found this food!” -Ashley L., May 5th

 

Canadian Naturals Cat Food: The Bottomline

After looking at this food in-depth, I can’t recommend it enough. It contains rich protein ingredients, limited pea ingredients despite being a grain-free formula and many cat owners seem to love it. The main issue is that it is based in Canada. While I have nothing personal against Canada, this can make it difficult and more expensive for American consumers to purchase.

However, even with that said, if you have the money to afford to ship, I can’t recommend this food enough. It is healthy and packed full of nutritious protein that every cat will benefit from.

Final Verdict:

Recommended

 

Have you fed your cat Canadian Naturals cat food? If so, what did you and your cat think of it? Let me know in the comments below!