Earthborn Holistic Cat Food Review: Variety for Picky Eaters

Catster's expert review has rated Earthborn Holistic cat food 4.8 out of 5 stars. The review, which was conducted in partnership with the brand, tested both dry and wet food options with a cat named Makoa.

Finding a high-quality food that a picky cat will actually eat is a common challenge. Premium diets often lack the flavor enhancers found in lower-quality foods, which can make them less appealing. According to the review, the key to convincing a finicky feline is offering variety.

Earthborn Holistic addresses this with seven different canned food recipes. The review states that when cats become used to the smell of their food, their interest declines. The brand's variety of flavors and textures, including gravy, is designed to keep cats motivated to eat. These are paired with two grain-free dry food options.

About the Brand and Its Food

Earthborn Holistic is made by Midwestern Pet Foods, a fourth-generation, family-owned company. The dry cat food is manufactured at company-owned facilities in Indiana, Illinois, New York, and Oklahoma, with ingredients primarily sourced from US suppliers.

The food is formulated as an all-life-stage diet, making it suitable for kittens, adults, and senior cats. The review concludes it is a good option for every cat, unless they have specific allergies or require a prescription diet. It is noted as particularly useful for picky eaters due to its variety.

Product Recipes and Details

The review details the product lineup. The dry food features animal proteins like chicken and salmon meal, paired with carbohydrates such as sweet potatoes and peas. The canned foods take a more meat-forward approach.

The canned foods provide significantly higher moisture, which the review notes is important for cats that do not drink much water. The reviewer observed visible cuts of meat and seafood in the cans, with plant ingredients making up a small percentage of the volume.

Sustainability and Availability

The company's sustainability efforts are highlighted. Earthborn Holistic runs a UPC for Trees program that has planted over 1.38 million trees. Its ReBorn program ensures dry-food packaging is recyclable through TerraCycle.

The food is available through independent pet stores and online retailers like Chewy. The brand provides a retailer locator on its website and recommends calling ahead to check stock for specific recipes.

Tester's Experience

The reviewer's cat, Makoa, was excited by the food's smell immediately. He ate both the dry and wet foods readily. The small, round kibble shape was noted as suitable for kittens and worked well in a treat ball. Makoa was reportedly an especially big fan of the canned food options, happily eating each variety presented to him.