Whole Earth Farms Cat Food: Wholesome or Farce?

Whole Earth Farms cat food is a brand I am very familiar with. I turned to this food years ago when money was tight, but I wanted to feed my beloved pets a diet rich in nutrition. Because of its affordability, I was able to continue to feed my pets a grain-free diet even when things got tough for me.

So, how healthy is Whole Earth Farms cat food, especially at such a cheap price?

Let’s get into my honest Whole Earth Farms cat food review to find out!

For this review, I will be focusing on the Grain-Free Recipe with Real Chicken.

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My Honest Whole Earth Farms Cat Food Review

 

Name: Whole Earth Farms

Website URL: www.feedgoodness.com

Flavors Available: Chicken & Turkey, Salmon, Whitefish & Tuna, Chicken and Turkey & Duck 

Formulas Available: Grain-Free, Indoor, and Kitten

Sizes Available: 2.5 pounds, 5 pounds, and 10 pounds

Price: Varies

Overall Rating:

 

Pros. vs Cons.

Pros:

• High-quality protein used as the first ingredient
• Affordable price
• Various formulas and flavors available for variety

Cons:

• Mixed pet owner reviews
• Too many pea ingredients

 

Guaranteed Analysis

 

Crude protein (min.)	35%
Crude fat (min.)	12%
Crude fiber (max.)	4%
Moisture (max.)	11%
Taurine(min.)	0.2%

 

Ingredients

Chicken Meal, Turkey Meal, Dried Potatoes, Peas, Chicken, Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Pea Protein, Natural Flavor, Pea Fiber, Dried Yeast Culture, Salt, Organic Dried Alfalfa Meal, Choline Chloride, Minerals (Iron Amino Acid Complex, Zinc Amino Acid Complex, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Amino Acid Complex, Copper Amino Acid Complex, Potassium Iodide, Cobalt Proteinate, Cobalt Carbonate), Taurine, Salmon Oil, Mixed Tocopherols (a preservative), Yucca Schidigera Extract, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin A Acetate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride), Dried Lactobacillus plantarum Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus casei Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product.

 

Ingredient Breakdown

Chicken Meal

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

Turkey Meal

This is a high-quality protein ingredient that can contain as much as 300% more protein than turkey contains alone.

Dried Potatoes

This ingredient is a source of carbohydrates that have been dried prior to use in this food. 

Peas

This plant-based ingredient is typical in many grain-free pet food brands. Peas are a rich source of plant-based protein as well as a plant-based source of carbohydrates.

Chicken

This is a high-quality protein ingredient. Keep in mind, by the end of the cooking process, the amount of protein remaining is reduced by at least half.

Chicken Fat

This ingredient is a rich source of fat that contains additional protein as well as Omega 3 fatty acids which can help support healthy skin and a shiny coat.

Pea Protein

Just as the name implies, this ingredient is used as a plant-based source of protein to help boost the protein content on the label. Because of this, it is only viewed as moderately nutritious.

Natural Flavor

This ingredient is primarily used to enhance the flavor of this food. It is made from a variety of meat, fruit and vegetable sources.

Pea Fiber

This plant-based ingredient is used as a source of dietary fiber, more in terms of insoluble fiber. Because of this, it has little to no nutritional value for cats.

Dried Yeast Culture

This ingredient, as according to AAFCO is:

“The dried product is composed of yeast and the media on which it grows. then dried in a manner to preserve the fermentation process of the yeast.”

In pet food, this ingredient is primarily used as a flavoring agent to enhance pets to eat it. I have flagged this ingredient because it holds little to no nutritional value for cats.

Salt

This ingredient is essential to the normal function of cells throughout the body. However, an excess of salt can lead to obesity and heart disease.

Organic Dried Alfalfa Meal

This low-cost ingredient is used in this food as a source of crude fiber, though most of the fiber is insoluble.

Choline Chloride

This ingredient is a source of Vitamin B4.

 

Flavors, Sizes, and Price

Grain-Free with Real Chicken

This recipe by Whole Earth Farms features real Chicken Meal as the first ingredient and is loaded with all of the fruits and vegetables cats need to thrive.

Sizes Available: 2.5 pounds, 5 pounds, and 10 pounds

 

Grain-Free with Real Salmon

This is the perfect recipe for cats who can’t get enough of seafood. It is loaded with 100% real salmon as the first protein ingredient and affordable for any cat owner.

Sizes Available: 2.5 pounds, 5 pounds, and 10 pounds

 

Grain-Free with Real Whitefish and Tuna

This formula by Whole Earth Farms is made with novelty protein sources, perfect for cats with food sensitivities. It features 100% real whitefish and tuna as the primary protein sources.

Sizes Available: 5 pounds and 10 pounds

 

Grain-Free with Real Turkey and Duck

This is another formula by Whole Earth Farms that features novelty protein sources Turkey and Duck. It is rich with fruits and vegetables to feed your cat a diet rich in the essential nutrients they need.

Sizes Available: 2.5 pounds, 5 pounds, and 10 pounds

 

Grain-Free Kitten

This is the perfect formula to help growing kittens get all of the essential nutrients they need in order to grow into robust and healthy adults. It is loaded with all of the quality protein, fruits and vegetables kittens need.

Sizes Available: 2.5 pounds, 5 pounds, and 10 pounds

 

Whole Earth Farms Cat Food Reviews by Cat Owners

Most of the Whole Earth Farms cat food reviews you will find from actual cat owners online are fairly mixed. Let’s take a closer look at what real pet owners have been saying about this food.

“Good quality cat food. Neither of my cats had stomach issues from this food, a common theme when I tried feeding them other brands. It’s cheaper than most brands so that’s a plus in my book!” -Macreek, September 1st

“This food is great for a variety of tastes, issues, and ages. I own several cats varying in age and health conditions. This is one food all of them can eat and tolerate without any issues. I highly recommend it.” -Maureen JP, March 30th

“Absolutely great cat food! My cat has been enjoying this formula for the past couple of months. The kibble pieces are just small enough, it’s perfect for her. it has even helped improve her energy levels.” -Christina, December 6th

“My cat gives this food 8 paws up for quality, nutrition and taste! My cat is absolutely bonkers for this food. It is high-quality and very affordable. I don’t plan on switching any time soon.” -SinccityAngel, June 5th

“I highly recommend giving this food a try if you are looking for a quality cat food at an affordable price range. It is a great brand to get the most bang for your buck.” -Dawn F., August 20th

 

Whole Earth Farms Cat Food: The Bottomline

After carefully looking at Whole Earth Farms cat food by taking an in-depth look at its ingredients, current cat owner reviews and taking into account its availability and price, this is a food I highly recommend. It is a great brand to start with if you are looking into feeding your cat a strictly grain-free diet. However, keep in mind as with many grain-free brands, Whole Earth Farms formulas contain too many pea ingredients for most of them to be truly beneficial. Other than that, if you are on a budget and want a great food your cat will benefit from, then look no further than Whole Earth Farms cat food.

Final Verdict:

Recommended

 

Have you fed your cat Whole Earth Farms cat food? If so, did you agree with my review? Did you disagree with it? Regardless, let me know in the comments below!