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Consider These 9 Kibbles for Customers and Cats Who Prefer Dry Food

Stock high-quality options to recommend with bowl-boosting wet food and toppers.

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2 years ago

February 15, 2022

Rachel Phelps PETS+ January-February 2022

SOME CUSTOMERS APPRECIATE the convenience of kibble, and their kitties like the crunch. Stock high-quality options to recommend with bowl-boosting wet food and toppers.

FUSSIE CAT Market Fresh Recipes

FUSSIE CATMarket Fresh Recipes

Complete animal protein recipes loaded with flavor and designed with a picky cat’s taste buds in mind. Available in Salmon, Salmon & Chicken, Chicken & Turkey Meal, Guineafowl & Turkey Meal and Quail & Duck Meal. 2, 4, and 10 pounds.

fussiecat.com, (661) 309-1235

$7.99-$39.99

EVANGER’S Grain Free Catch Of The Day Cat Food

EVANGER’SGrain Free Catch Of The Day Cat Food

All life stages kibble, free of grain and flaxseed. Nutritionally complete and balanced, and includes chelated minerals, Alltech probiotics and Actigen. Made in the U.S. and comes in a poly-metallic resealable bag. 4.4 pounds.

evangersdogfood.com, (847) 537-0102

$13.99

ANNAMAET PETFOODS Feline Sustain No. 29

ANNAMAET PETFOODSFeline Sustain No. 29

Highly palatable, fresh-meat formula is grain free and made with two Marine Stewardship Council-certified sustainable sources of fish. Natural antioxidants from blueberries and cranberries. Contains added prebiotics and probiotics, chelated minerals and added turmeric. 12 pounds.

annamaet.com, (267) 382-0163

$41.99

ESSENCE PET FOODS Original Cat Food

ESSENCE PET FOODSOriginal Cat Food

Made with meat first and paired with essential vitamins and minerals to help support feline health. 86% meat, poultry or fish protein ingredients. Available in Air & Gamefowl, Ocean & Freshwater and Ranch & Meadow. 4 and 10 pounds.

essencepetfoods.com, (661) 309-1235

$19.99/$45.99

CATIT Nuna

CATITNuna

Small carbon-pawprint kibble made from 92% sustainable insect protein, hermetia illucens. Full of essential vitamins and nutrients for complete daily nutrition. Available in Insect Protein & Chicken and Insect Protein & Herring flavors. 5 and 11 pounds.

usa.catit.com, (800) 724-2436

$34.99/$54.99

HEALTH EXTENSION Grain Free Turkey & Salmon Recipe

HEALTH EXTENSIONGrain Free Turkey & Salmon Recipe

Naturally raised, non-GMO turkey and responsibly harvested salmon, whole garden veggies, antioxidant-rich berries and turmeric. Free of artificial flavors and preservatives, grain, gluten, corn, wheat, soy, by-products and rendered animal fats. 4 and 15 pounds.

healthextension.com, (631) 392-0606

$22.98/$44.98

TIKI CAT Essentials

TIKI CATEssentials

Real chicken or trout as the primary ingredient delivers essential proteins. Formulated with omega-6 fatty acids and antioxidant vitamins A, E and folic acid. Available in Chicken & Turkey Meal and Trout & Menhaden Fish Meal. 6 and 12 pounds.

tikipets.com, contact local distributor

$23.99/$33.99

NATURAL BALANCE Original Ultra

NATURAL BALANCEOriginal Ultra

Covers all the nutritional bases to keep cats in prime health. Quality proteins, antioxidants for healthy immunity, balanced fatty acids, proper levels of minerals for strong bones and teeth, plus taurine, EPA and DHA. Available in six varieties. 15 pounds.

naturalbalanceinc.com, (905) 979-8150

$41.98

ORIJEN Guardian 8

ORIJENGuardian 8

Specially formulated to address the eight most common cat ailments with quality ingredients and eight nutritious components supporting overall health. Made with 90% premium animal proteins, two-thirds of those fresh and raw. 4 and 10 pounds.

orijenpetfoods.com, (877) 939-0006

$26.99/$55.99

Rachel Phelps

Rachel Phelps, a sought-after pet industry influencer and known as “America’s Pet Parent,” is an award-winning writer, photographer and certified dog trainer. She keeps busy managing the career of her internet celebrity dog Preston from PrestonSpeaks.com She has three Westies who think they are mini-humans and a cat who rules the house.

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