Open Farm Cat Food Review

Nutrition Reviews December 13, 2021

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Open Farm Cat Food Review

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Why Should You Trust This Review?

  • I am a certified pet nutritionist
  • I’ve been a cat mom for 30 plus years
  • I have volunteered at cat shelters for over 15 years
  • I did 72 hours of research on this food

About Open Farm Cat Food

After years of research and hard work, husband and wife Isaac and Jacqueline Prehogan, along with brother-in-law Derek started Open Farm. Their goal was to do more than just change what their pet food contained but to also rethink the way it was made.

That means not only sourcing the highest quality ingredients, but also supporting farmers who treat their animals right. Open Farm was born from the simple idea that pet food can both be good for your pet, and do some good for farm animals and the environment.

Open Farm uses only the highest quality ingredients to give your pet the premium nutrition they deserve. That means humanely raised meat free from antibiotics and growth hormones, non-GMO fruits & veggies and functional superfoods go into the recipes.

They are committed to feeding your pet the best, only using ethically sourced ingredients. They partner with family farms that raise their animals humanely with kindness and respect. Higher quality of life for farm animals, also means higher quality ingredients for your pet.

Nearly all of their ingredients are sourced in Canada and the United States with the exception of coconut oil and certain vitamins and minerals that are not available in North America. These particular vitamins and minerals are sourced from Europe and the coconut oil comes from Indonesia, the Philippines or Thailand. They source their Lamb and Venison from New Zealand.

Open Farm Cat Food Sourcing And Manufacturing

Parent Company/ Owned by Open Farm Pet Food 
Company Net Worth  65 million
Dry Food Manufactured Minnesota, USA 
Wet Food Manufactured Minnesota, USA
Number of Recipes  10
FDA Approved  Yes

Recall History

No Open Farm pet food has ever been recalled in the United States or Canada to date.

Top 5 Recipes Reviewed And Analyzed

#1 Homestead Turkey & Chicken Dry Cat Food

Guaranteed Analysis

  • Crude Protein 37% Min
  • Crude Fat 18% Min
  • Crude Fiber 3% Max
  • Moisture 10% Max
  • Taurine 0.2% Min

Ingredients

Humanely Raised Turkey, Humanely Raised Chicken, Ocean Whitefish Meal, Herring Meal ,Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas), Red Lentils, Coconut Oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols) Ocean Menhaden Fish Meal, Green Lentils, Pumpkin, Natural Flavour, Non-GMO Cranberries, Dried Chicory Root Extract Choline Chloride, Apples, Choline Chloride, Salt, Dandelion, Greens, Taurine, turmeric, Potassium Chloride, Dicalcium Phosphate, Dried Yucca Schidigera Extract, Mixed Tocopherols (a natural preservative),Calcium Carbonate, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate, Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin Supplement, D, calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Vitamin A Acetate, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Rosemary Extract


To better understand the Homestead Turkey & Chicken Dry Cat Food recipe, we analyzed the first 5 ingredients.

Humanely Raised Turkey is a high quality protein full of nutrients and is highly digestible. It is low in calories and high in Selenium and Tryptophan both of which benefit the immune system.

Humanely Raised Chicken is a good source of protein, low in fat, low in sodium and is a low-carb food.

Ocean whitefish meal is an excellent source of healthy fats, called omega-3 fatty acids and protein. These fats help to keep the heart healthy and are good for brain development. Meal is a concentrated form of meat that has already had the majority of its moisture removed. This means that gram for gram it is much richer in protein and other nutrients.

Herring meal is very rich in omega-3 fatty acids, has low-fat content, and is high protein levels. Meal is a concentrated form of meat that has already had the majority of its moisture removed. This means that gram for gram it is much richer in protein and other nutrients.

Garbanzo beans have been known to combat inflammation because they’re loaded with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds, fiber, and protein.


#2 Harvest Chicken Rustic Blend Wet Cat Food

Guaranteed Analysis

  • Crude Protein 7% Min
  • Crude Fat 6% Min
  • Crude Fiber 2% Max
  • Moisture 82% Max
  • Taurine 0.2% Min

Ingredients

Humanely Raised Chicken, Chicken Bone Broth, Pumpkin, Carrots, Spinach , Red Lentils, Agar Agar, Cranberries, Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas), Chicory Root, Sunflower Oil, Coconut Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Salt, Dried Kelp , Potassium Chloride, Dandelion Greens, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Turmeric, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, D-calcium Pantothenate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Folic Acid, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate , Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Copper Amino Acid Chelate , Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Sodium Selenite


To get a better understanding of this Harvest Chicken Rustic Blend Wet Cat Food, we analyzed the first 5 ingredients.

Chicken is a good source of protein, low in fat, low in sodium and is a low-carb food.

Chicken bone broth is rich in vitamins, minerals and collagen. These components can help improve your cat’s digestion and overall immunity.

Pumpkin is full of fiber which is great for the digestive system, preventing constipation, and even stopping diarrhea. It is also a great source of Vitamin E, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and beta-carotene.

Carrots are an excellent source of vitamins and minerals, including healthy beta-carotene.

Spinach is rich in fiber, vitamins A, K, B6, B2, E and C as well as omega-3 fatty acids.It works to boost the immune system and strengthen the digestive system.


#3 Wild-Caught Salmon Dry Cat Food

Guaranteed Analysis

  • Crude Protein 37% Min
  • Crude Fat 18% Min
  • Crude Fiber 3% Max
  • Moisture 10% Max
  • Taurine 0.2% Min

Ingredients

Wild Caught Salmon, Ocean Caught Whitefish Meal, Herring Meal, Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas), Red Lentils, Coconut Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Herring Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Pumpkin, Natural Flavour, Green Lentils, Salmon Oil, Cranberries, Chicory Root, Apples, Dandelion Greens, Choline Chloride, Salt, Turmeric, Dried Yucca Schidigera Extract, Mixed Tocopherols (A Natural Preservative), Taurine, Rosemary Extract, Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin Supplement, D-calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Calcium Carbonate, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate


Here we analyzed the first five ingredients to get a better understanding of what is included in this Wild-Caught Salmon Dry Cat Food.

Wild caught salmon is the clean flesh of the fish without head or bones. It is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, protein and many essential vitamins.

Ocean caught whitefish meal is an excellent source of healthy fats, called omega-3 fatty acids and protein. These fats help to keep the heart healthy and are good for brain development. Meal is a concentrated form of meat that has already had the majority of its moisture removed. This means that gram for gram it is much richer in protein and other nutrients.

Herring meal is very rich in omega-3 fatty acids, has low-fat content, and is high protein levels. Meal is a concentrated form of meat that has already had the majority of its moisture removed. This means that gram for gram it is much richer in protein and other nutrients.

Garbanzo beans have been known to combat inflammation because they’re loaded with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds, fiber, and protein.

Red lentils are a type of grain that come from a plant in the legume family. They are low in fat, high in fiber and protein as well as a rich source of various essential nutrients, including folate, pantothenic acid, thiamin, vitamin B6, iron, phosphorus, and zinc.


#4 Homestead Turkey Rustic Blend Wet Cat Food

Guaranteed Analysis

  • Crude Protein 8% Min
  • Crude Fat 6% Min
  • Crude Fiber 2% Max
  • Moisture 82% Max
  • Taurine 0.1% Min

Ingredients

Humanely Raised Turkey, Turkey Bone Broth, Pumpkin, Carrots, Spinach , Red Lentils, Agar Agar, Cranberries, Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas), Chicory Root, Sunflower Oil, Coconut Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Salt, Dried Kelp , Potassium Chloride, Dandelion Greens, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Turmeric, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, D-calcium Pantothenate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Folic Acid, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate , Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Copper Amino Acid Chelate , Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Sodium Selenite


To get a better understanding of this Homestead Turkey Rustic Blend Wet Cat Food, we analyzed the first 5 ingredients.

Humanely raised turkey is a high quality protein full of nutrients and is highly digestible. It is low in calories and high in Selenium and Tryptophan both of which benefit the immune system.

Turkey bone broth is rich in vitamins, minerals and collagen. These components can help improve your cat’s digestion and overall immunity.

Pumpkin is full of fiber which is great for the digestive system, preventing constipation, and even stopping diarrhea. It is also a great source of Vitamin E, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and beta-carotene.

Carrots are an excellent source of vitamins and minerals, including healthy beta-carotene.

Spinach is rich in fiber, vitamins A, K, B6, B2, E and C as well as omega-3 fatty acids.It works to boost the immune system and strengthen the digestive system.


#5 Wild-Caught Salmon Rustic Blend

Guaranteed Analysis

  • Crude Protein 8% Min
  • Crude Fat 4% Min
  • Crude Fiber 2% Max
  • Moisture 82% Max
  • Taurine 0.02% Min

Ingredients

Wild Caught Salmon, Water Sufficient For Processing, Pumpkin, Carrots, Spinach, Red Lentils, Agar Agar, Cranberries, Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas), Chicory Root, Sunflower Oil, Coconut Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Potassium Chloride, Salt, Dried Kelp , Dandelion Greens, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Turmeric, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, D-calcium Pantothenate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Folic Acid, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate , Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Copper Amino Acid Chelate , Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Sodium Selenite


Here we analyzed the first five ingredients to get a better understanding of what is included in this Wild-Caught Salmon Rustic Blend.

Wild caught salmon is the clean flesh of the fish without head or bones. It is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, protein and many essential vitamins.

Water sufficient for processing means water was necessary for the complete processing of the product and is required to be listed by the FDA. Basically it means there was no more water added (as filler) than was necessary.

Pumpkin is full of fiber which is great for the digestive system, preventing constipation, and even stopping diarrhea. It is also a great source of Vitamin E, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and beta-carotene.

Carrots are an excellent source of vitamins and minerals, including healthy beta-carotene.

Spinach is rich in fiber, vitamins A, K, B6, B2, E and C as well as omega-3 fatty acids. It works to boost the immune system and strengthen the digestive system.


Is Open Farm Good Cat Food?

Looking at the ingredients Open Farm provides your cat with high-quality, ethically sourced food that you can trust. Although the cost of some of their products are on the high side, Open Farm offers species appropriate cat foods.

Their variety of grain-free options puts them above many of their competitors in this area. There are some recipes that do include garbanzo beans and lentils which are not necessary in a cats diet and can be difficult for some to digest.

Open Farm does not offer pre-portioned packages of their foods. To determine how much food your cat should be eating, try the quiz resources on Open Farm’s website or speak to your veterinarian.

Where Is Open Farm Cat Food Sold?

Open Farm cat food is available from the Open Farm website. You can find certain recipes on specialty pet food websites and amazon.

Although shipping is available to the United States and Canada, there are several areas still waiting on Open Farm’s availability. They currently do not ship to Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. In Canada, they do not ship to Nunavut, Yukon, or the Northwest Territories.

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Amy is the founder of Cat Mania and a Certified NAVC Pet Nutritionist. She is the proud owner of two cats and a dog and her love for animals has led her to a successful career as a freelance writer specializing in pet care, nutrition, and product reviews.
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