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Learn how to care for your cat, recommended diet and grooming care. Find the right food, supplies and equipment at your neighborhood Petco.
Updated on February 4th, 2026
Looking for the right food for your cat? Answer these questions and we’ll help you find the right food for your pet’s health.
Updated on February 4th, 2026
Do you have questions about how much food to feed your cat or kitten? Visit Petco & find out how much you should feed your cat.
Updated on February 4th, 2026
Feeding your pet a quality food shouldn't break the bank. Use these tips to find the right diet, and price point, for your pet's meals.
Updated on February 4th, 2026
Learn how to safely and effectively change your cat's food or transition to a new diet.
Updated on February 4th, 2026
Any food from a name brand source, science diet, Purina, Iams, royal canin, are typically well balanced for cats. There is specific label that says AAFCO.. you do want to make sure this on there as it means it was tested and approved to standards. Each company makes certain formulas and flavors that you can pick from to select the best ingredients you want such as natural balance by science diet
Updated on November 25th, 2025
Thanks for using Boop by Petco! There are several diets available in the market as you have probably noticed. I personally prefer Purina, Royal canin and Science Diet foods as they are of high quality and have research to back up their use. Any of their variations should be good for Maddi. Good luck and have a great day!
Updated on November 25th, 2025
Wellness, Weruva and Royal Canin are all good choices. When it comes to a canned food, look for one with a named protein source of animal (not plant) origin. Choose a food that comes from the can looking like a hockey puck. Avoid foods with gravies or sauces. These are typically higher in carbs which can predispose a cat to obesity. Avoid meat meals, by-products as well as store or discount brands. These latter two contain low quality ingredients and more fillers.
Updated on November 25th, 2025
Hi and thanks for your request. When it comes down to food, I usually suggest to try with a high quality commercial diet based on main brands as Hill's or Royal Canin. The reason is because these can provide a complete and balance nutritional support and there would not be any supplement to be given. If she likes Core (which is a good quality brand) then I would recommend to continue as you are doing as it seems she gained weight on this.
Updated on November 25th, 2025
Yes, I personally like Royal Canin diets. For her age, just the regular Adult food is fine. ( https://www.royalcanin.com/ca/en_ca/cats/products/vet-products?specialneeds=0ad835cc921d4d0cb3ee61a8cc461fbe&feedingperiod=78.3&filter=643ceeb4-c516-477f-96db-fd7ee1b41ec0 ) She can eat either wet or dry; whichever she prefers and what you can afford. Canned food can be very expensive if that is all you are feeding. You can also feed a combination of both wet and dry if you'd like. Feed her according to the directions on the packaging. If you do both wet and dry you need to make sure you don't overfeed her. She is already at her maximum weight so if you notice weight gain you will need to back off on how much you are feeding.
Updated on November 25th, 2025