Best Kitten Foods for 2022

Specially formulated to provide your kittens with everything they need for their start in life, this crunchy kibble won’t only aid their dental health but also help to promote a healthy cat inside and out.

Good for kittens from the age of four months up until a year, and is perfect for setting them up until adulthood. It contains a unique recipe which will boost their natural immunity, and vitamins E and C will also support overall vitality too.

There are the all-important Taurine and Lutein to help promote a healthy heart and vision, and Omega 3 & 6 fatty acids will keep them looking tip-top on the outside as well.

Royal Canin does a huge range of cat foods too, from breed-specific options to health conditions, so if you are concerned about the inevitable adult food switch, sticking to this one brand should make it easier.

Variety is the spice of life. You would probably not want to eat chicken, chicken and more chicken for every single meal so why should your cat have to?

But buying different varieties can be a nightmare both in terms of storage and shelf life, so this variety pack will work well. Three beef, three chicken, three tuna and three salmon gives you a good amount of rotation, and if your cat prefers one over the other, you know what to buy going forward.

It is made from pieces of meat which give them plenty of bite and chewing for their teeth, and the jelly adds extra taste. Each pouch is foil sealed to maintain freshness, and it is nice and easy to portion out depending on how much your kitty needs.

Europe’s leading experts on raw and natural foods for dogs and cats, this is a great food for your kitten if you want them to have a healthy, nutritious diet.

It uses ethically sourced human grade meat and has been specially formulated to be easy to digest. Grain-free, it has all of the essential vitamins and minerals, including taurine. As a bonus, the four ingredients mean that there is no mistaking what your kitten is eating if you are wary of usual pet food.

All of the ingredients are steam cooked, to ensure all of the goodness remains locked in. It has been veterinary approved and can be given to your kitten from weaning.

Purina One Kitten has been formulated to meet the nutritional needs of kittens (from weaning to 12 months) and pregnant or lactating cats.

It uses Purina One Bifensis, which is a unique formula designed to help your cat build up their natural defences and ensure their insides are just as healthy as their outsides.

Until they are three months old, you just feed three to four servings of moistened kibbles per day. Reduce the moistness until they are fully grown and then it is an easy switch to the adult food. Great if you are concerned they may reject any taste differences or change in biscuits.

Made with 60% white fish, 5% trout and 5% salmon, this is a very fishy and very natural fish food for your young cat.

They’re great if your kitten is obsessed with fish flavour and food, but you don’t want to give them something wet. Everything added is beneficial for your cat, from vitamins and chelated minerals to help maximise nutrient absorption to the essential taurine.

The meat is fresh, with no meat meal or offal. As a bonus, it comes in eco-friendly packaging and all of the ingredient sourcing is sustainable.

With all of the nutrients needed for your kitty to grow into a strong adult, this food is suitable for kittens 2-12 months.

It is a dried pocket food – that is, crispy biscuits filled with a creamy filling to add to the taste. Perfect for those kittens who love treats and seem to turn their nose up at everything else.

Each meal is balanced to give them everything they need in one place. It has been developed with those at The Waltham Centre for Pet Nutrition, a leading authority on the subject, so there is no doubt it is good for felines.

The biscuits are all extra small too, so easy for your cat to consume.

A great price for this top-quality cat food, perfect for any cats who seem to prefer gravy over jelly or sauce and pure chunks of meat.

Good for weaned kittens from 1 to 12 months, the mixture of chicken and pork in each pouch creates a tasty balance. Cats are obligate carnivores, so this content is essential for them. It also enhances the smell so they are more likely to be interested and eat.

The animal protein promotes strong muscles, and minerals give them strong teeth and bones. Biotin and minerals also help their coat to look mighty fine on the outside. Many other kitten foods are good for kittens from 2 months old, so this one would be the best if you need to wean your kitten on to wet food at an earlier stage.

These little tuna flavoured tins are sure to be a hit with your kitty. They feature a high meat content and are naturally high in taurine, to promote lean muscle tissue, and healthy eyes and heart.

Additive and preservative-free, they promote natural diets and health. It is a dedicated kitten formula which will help ease digestion and be easy to eat. Each tin is made from limited ingredients, so there is nothing in there to act as a filler.

The tins are available in tuna or sardine flavours, and as they are low in carbohydrates, they can help prevent obesity if you have an indoor kitten or one which can’t be so active.

A complete wet food which also happens to be hypoallergenic and grain-free.

Keeping it to just one protein source (turkey), you can rule out any allergens or ensure your kitties tummy doesn’t get too sensitive. A nice high meat content versus other brands covers the carnivore qualities of your cat, and there is no strong off-putting smell.

It is a little pricier than other options of kitten food so perhaps isn’t an exclusive choice, but is perfect as an occasional treat or a bit mixed with dry food.

This dry food contains 100% natural fish and chicken, blended with brown rice and vegetables.

Free from anything artificial and packed with vitamins to promote strong teeth and bones, it also contains ingredients which help to promote brain health. The bag is a foil material and is easy to reseal so everything stays fresh.

It has been approved by vets for kittens, and there is protein from various sources such as meats, fish and dairy, so they have a balanced diet and aren’t relying too much on one thing.

When they reach adulthood, Meowing Heads has a range of foods which can help, with anti-furball and low-fat recipes popular.