Wellness Cat Food:

One of the most common questions here on Maine Coon Cat Nation is "What should I feed my Maine Coon cat?"

A close runner-up is "how much should I feed my Maine Coon cat?" It's perhaps the most important decision you can make.

It affects your cat's health and even the length of his or her life!

We all want to feed our cats the best cat food possible. Some buy their food at the grocery store and hope that it's adequate.

Labels are featuring words like "All Natural Cat Food!" nowadays. These economic times do require many to reduce spending.

However, consider that the quality of the food our pets consume directly relates to how healthy they are.

It's no exaggeration to say that a cat that eats the best cat food possible, a healthy food like Wellness cat food, will have fewer visits to the vet, fewer health problems, and cost much less in the long run!

Ok, back to our review of Wellness cat food. I admit we didn't always use it. I'll start with some background and our evolution when it comes to cat food.

Then we will get into the nitty-gritty of Wellness cat food, how we are doing on it, and all about its ingredients.

When I was growing up, our family was on a budget. I grew up feeding my cats the kibble from the grocery store. I think it was Purina. They had wet cat food very rarely as a treat.

They lived long and happy lives. They went outdoors (something I would never allow now!) They also hunted. I'm sure that is what provided them with a variety of nutrients for their bodies.

As I became a young adult and cared for my own pets, I looked for better pet food. I knew that going to the pet store was the first step.

There we bought Nutro Natural choice cat food. I fed it to my cats and dogs for years. I really thought that anything form the pet store would qualify as "best cat food!"

When Leo and Alice joined our family exactly seven years ago, I slowly transitioned them to Nutro Natural Choice, the food I was accustomed to. I wanted them to have the best kitten food possible, but I did not yet know it was up to me to perform a cat food comparison!

As Alice and Leo matured into stunning Maine Coon cats, we expected the hairballs.

But we were always surprised at how often these cat would throw up! Sometimes we assumed it was hairballs, or that they had gotten into something.

Then, I remember Nutro Natural Choice was affected by a recall. It didn't apply to our food, but I didn't feel so sure about my choice any more.

I had heard about Wellness pet food and thought perhaps this was a good time to learn about cat food ingredients. Something I wish I had done sooner, but something many never get around to doing!

What more can I say about Wellness cat food? Year after year, Alice and Leo are in tip-top shape.

They go to the vet only for their yearly exam, and have never had any issues! By providing them with the best cat food possible, I plan to keep it that way!

We did try Wellness Core last year. I liked it very much and was determined to make the switch to grain free cat food in our house.

The ingredients are terrific, and I was thrilled to go grain free. It is so good for cats.

But, Alice's digestive system disagreed. Although Leo never looked or felt better (grain free is great for a big Maine Coon Cat!) Alice lost weight, drastically.

She ate like a piggy and looked awful. Our vet explained that sometimes no matter how great or high-quality a food is, a cat's system just won't take to it.

Since our cats feed from the same bowls, back to Wellness cat food indoor formula we went! Alice bounced right back. I always wanted to go grain-free and I had to try it.

Based on Leo's experience, I would recommend Wellness Core to anyone. Just know that it has a much higher protein content than most pets are used to. Make the switch very gradually, and watch for any changes your cat might experience.

We like to feed our cats variety, it keeps things interesting! But, Wellness pet food is a regular staple of their diet and I'm sure it always will be.

Where do we go to get Wellness cat food? Well, with a busy and young family I find it hard to get out to the pet store regularly.

I have taken to ordering online, and it is so convenient! The price at Amazon.com is the same as what I pay at the pet store and Amazon offers free shipping. It's a win-win!