Cat Food246 products
Complete nutrition for cats, from kibble to wet to freeze-dried raw.
Cat food is a category where format choice matters more than it does for dogs, because cats are obligate carnivores with specific nutritional needs that many diets get wrong. They need animal protein, taurine, and adequate moisture — and most house cats eat a dry-only diet that falls short on the last one. This page is the entry point for every cat food format in the Australian market: dry kibble for convenience, wet for hydration and palatability, freeze-dried and air-dried for raw-style nutrition, and raw-fresh for committed raw-feeders.
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Royal Canin
Royal Canin Urinary Care Adult Dry Cat Food
$44.97
$71.99Save up to $27.02
$17.49/kg
Hill's Science Diet
Hill's Science Diet Adult Perfect Weight Dry Cat Food
$37.95
$78.00Save up to $40.05
$15.00/kg
Royal Canin
Royal Canin Feline Ragdoll
$44.97
$59.95Save up to $14.98
Hill's Science Diet
Hill's Science Diet Adult Cat Food Sensitive Stomach & Skin
$37.23
$58.00Save up to $20.77
$16.71/kg
Hill's Science Diet
Hill's Science Diet Chicken Recipe Adult Cat Dry Food
$41.95
$95.00Save up to $53.05
$15.36/kg
Royal Canin
Royal Canin Fit Adult Dry Cat Food
$65.00
$81.00Save up to $16.00
$11.32/kg
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Hill's Science Diet
Hill's Science Diet Beef Adult Cat Wet Food 85g Pouches 12 Pouches
$26.19
$37.00Save up to $10.81
$21.83/kg
Hill's Science Diet
Hill's Science Diet Adult Light Dry Cat Food
$35.00
$68.99Save up to $33.99
$16.66/kg
Tip: Compare the daily serving cost, not just the sticker price
Freeze-dried food looks expensive per-kg, but the daily serving is much smaller. A $200 bag can last 2x longer than a $90 kibble bag — always check the feeding guide before comparing prices.
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Royal Canin
Sensible Adult Dry Cat Food
$39.91
$59.95Save up to $20.04
$19.00/kg
Advance
Adult Ocean Fish In Jelly Wet Cat Food Pouches
$20.59
$30.76Save up to $10.17
$17.75/kg
Ivory Coat
Ivory Coat Grain Free Kitten Chicken Dry Food
$26.39
$39.72Save up to $13.33
$12.57/kg
Hill's Science Diet
Hills Science Diet Indoor Kitten Dry Cat Food
$37.95
$77.99Save up to $40.04
$15.77/kg
Royal Canin
Royal Canin Urinary Care Gravy Pouches
$29.99
$40.00Save up to $10.01
Royal Canin
Royal Canin Ragdoll Breed Adult Dry Cat Food
$129.97
$157.95Save up to $27.98
$13.00/kg
Ivory Coat
Ivory Coat Chicken & Kangaroo Grain Free Dry Cat Food
$40.79
$62.00Save up to $21.21
$10.20/kg
Advance
Advance Chicken Adult Cat Dry Food
$35.94
$80.99Save up to $45.05
$13.12/kg
Check the first 5 ingredients, not the marketing
The first ingredient should be a named meat (chicken, beef, lamb) not a generic meal or grain. Poppy flags products where the primary protein source is clear.
Royal Canin
British Shorthair Adult Dry Cat Food
$129.97
$179.09Save up to $49.12
$13.00/kg
Ziwi Peak
Ziwi Peak Air Dried Mackerel & Lamb Recipe Dry Cat Food
$77.93
$104.99Save up to $27.06
$71.62/kg
Ivory Coat
Ivory Coat Grain Free Chicken In Gravy Kitten Wet Food
$16.49
$33.00Save up to $16.51
$23.53/kg
Black Hawk
Black Hawk Chicken Original Kitten Dry Food
$32.29
$49.00Save up to $16.71
$12.32/kg
Royal Canin
Royal Canin Exigent Aromatic Adult Dry Cat Food
$42.46
$54.87Save up to $12.41
$21.91/kg
Advance
Advance Wet Cat Food Adult Healthy Ageing 8+ Ocean Fish
$20.59
$29.95Save up to $9.36
$18.00/kg
Advance
Advance Healthy Weight Control Chicken Adult Cat Dry Food
$34.95
$41.29Save up to $6.34
$23.67/kg
Advance
Advance Dry Cat Food Adult Ocean Fish
$50.00
$80.99Save up to $30.99
$7.50/kg
Royal Canin
Royal Canin Exigent Savour Sensations For Fussy Adult Cats Dry Cat Food
$57.97
$80.00Save up to $22.03
$14.49/kg
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The big-picture choice for cats comes down to hydration: how are you getting enough water into your cat? Dry-only diets leave most cats chronically under-hydrated, which is why urinary and kidney issues are so common in older cats. Wet food, raw-fresh, and freeze-dried reconstituted with water all solve this directly. Beyond hydration, the decision narrows to life stage (kitten, adult, senior), health profile (urinary, renal, weight, sensitivities), and texture preference — cats have stronger texture opinions than dogs and a brand switch can fail on mouth-feel alone.
Australian owners tend to default to dry food because it matches the way cats graze and suits multi-cat households, but most vets now recommend including some wet food in every cat's diet as a minimum hydration support. For indoor cats especially, the water-from-food contribution is the difference between a healthy urinary tract and a vet bill. Seniors, cats with urinary history, and cats recovering from illness benefit from wet or fresh food as the primary diet rather than a supplement.
How to choose
Work out three things before you shop. First: how is your cat getting water? If it's dry-only, add wet food to the weekly rotation even if it's just one meal a day. Second: any health history? Urinary crystals, kidney disease, weight problems, and food sensitivities all have specific formulations that genuinely outperform generic recipes. Third: life stage. Kitten, adult, and senior cats have different calorie and mineral needs — feeding the wrong stage leads to weight or nutrient issues over time. Once those are settled, read the label: a named animal protein as the first ingredient, 'complete and balanced' for your life stage, and minimal unnamed fillers. For fussy cats, texture and piece size matter more than brand — if you find a format they eat reliably, stay in that format when switching brands. And always transition over 7-10 days to avoid stomach upset and hunger strikes.
Key considerations
Hydration is the big one
Dry-only diets under-hydrate most cats. Adding wet food or freeze-dried reconstituted with water offsets the gap.
Cats are obligate carnivores
Recipes need named animal protein and taurine. Plant-heavy or carb-heavy formulas don't meet feline biology.
Health history drives format
Urinary, renal, and weight issues have dedicated formulations that outperform generic 'adult' recipes.
Texture loyalty matters
Cats have strong texture opinions. If your cat eats one format reliably, switch brands within it rather than across formats.
Life stage isn't optional
Kitten and senior formulas differ from adult in calories, protein, and key minerals like phosphorus and taurine.
Rotate fish-based recipes
Fish is fine in a rotation but raises mercury exposure when fed daily to indoor cats.
Frequently asked
Should my cat eat wet or dry food?+
Most cats benefit from some wet food in the diet regardless of the main format. A dry-only diet leaves most cats under-hydrated, which raises urinary and kidney risk. A mixed diet — kibble for grazing, wet for hydration and palatability — is the practical middle ground most vets recommend.
How much food does a cat need per day?+
A typical adult cat needs around 200-300 kilocalories per day depending on weight, age, and activity. In volume terms, that's roughly 40-70g of dry food, or 150-250g of wet food, or a mix. Use the feeding guide on the packaging as a starting point and adjust based on body condition.
Are grain-free diets better for cats?+
Not automatically. Grain-free can help the minority of cats with a diagnosed grain sensitivity, but the bigger issue for cats is carbohydrate load overall — grain-free recipes that replace grain with potato or pea protein aren't necessarily lower in carbs. For healthy cats, a high-meat recipe (grain-inclusive or not) is the practical choice.
What's the best food for kittens?+
A kitten-specific 'complete and balanced' recipe labelled for growth, with a named meat as the first ingredient. Kittens need roughly double the calories per kilogram that adult cats do, plus higher levels of DHA for brain development. Feed kitten food until around 12 months, then transition to adult maintenance.
How do I switch my cat's food?+
Transition over 7-10 days. Start with about 25% new food mixed with 75% current food for two or three days, then shift to 50/50, then 75/25, then fully over. Cats can refuse food for days if a switch feels abrupt, and sudden changes cause stomach upset — go slowly and be patient.