Cat Food
The Importance of Life Stage Diets
From fast-growing kittenhood through adulthood and into their senior years, your cat’s nutritional needs can change. Kitten, adult and senior labels can help point you in the right direction, but always check that the food is complete and balanced for your cat’s life stage and individual needs. After all, a growing kitten and a senior cat have rather different jobs to do.
How nutrition supports healthy muscle condition in dogs and cats
From chasing balls and climbing cat trees to simply getting up for breakfast, healthy muscles help pets move through life with strength and comfort. Helping them feel and function at their best starts with a complete and balanced diet suited to their species, life stage and individual needs that they tolerate well alongside regular, appropriate activity and veterinary care when something doesn’t seem right.
Rebecca Daly BVSc
7 Sept 2026
What’s the best food for a shiny coat?
Healthy skin and a shiny coat that looks and feels its best starts with diet. The best food for your pet’s skin and coat health is a complete and balanced food suited to your pet’s species, life stage and individual needs, and is something they enjoy, tolerate well and that works for your routine and budget. Keep treats, toppers and supplements in balance with their overall diet, support them with a suitable grooming routine, and check in with your vet when something isn’t quite right.
Petbarn Team
7 Sept 2026
Can food affect your pet’s energy and behaviour?
The short answer is that nutrition can support wellbeing, but behaviour is influenced by the whole picture.
Good nutrition fuels every walk, pounce and nap, and it may also support your pet’s energy levels, brain health and overall wellbeing. And we’re not just talking about the “hangry” moments before dinner or the excitement of spotting a full food bowl.
Your pet needs a complete and balanced food appropriate suitable for their species, life stage and individual needs – and one they enjoy and tolerate well. How and when that food is served can also support predictable routines, enrichment and natural behaviours.
Food isn’t a magic solution to behaviour concerns. Health, environment, routine, previous experiences and individual temperament can all influence how a pet behaves. Nutrition works as part of that bigger picture, alongside suitable activity, enrichment, reward-based training and veterinary care when something doesn’t seem right.
Rebecca Daly BVSc
7 Sept 2026
Is dry or wet food better for cats? Get the benefits of both wet and dry cat food by mixed feeding
It’s no secret our feline friends can be fussy. Add to that the question of whether dry or wet food is better for cats, it can be hard to decide what to feed your feline friend. If dinnertime is a struggle or you just want to make mealtime fun and engaging for your cat, try preparing a special meal for them that utilises both wet and dry cat food.
Petbarn Team
28 Aug 2026
Cat Food Types
Kibble, wet, fresh, raw, air-dried or freeze-dried – there’s more than one way to fill a cat’s bowl, and your cat may have a firm opinion on the matter. No single format is best for every cat. What matters most is that their overall diet is complete and balanced and suits their individual needs. Explore what each option can bring to mealtime, including how mixed feeding can add moisture and variety in taste and texture.
What’s the best cat food? A guide to cat food formats
Dry, wet, fresh, raw, air-dried and freeze-dried cat food. Which format is best for cats?
No single format takes the top spot by default. The best choice starts with a food that is complete and balanced for your cat’s life stage, suits their individual nutritional needs and is something they enjoy and tolerate well. From there, consider which format – or combination of formats – works for their hydration needs and your budget, storage space and feeding routine.
Is dry or wet food better for cats? Get the benefits of both wet and dry cat food by mixed feeding
It’s no secret our feline friends can be fussy. Add to that the question of whether dry or wet food is better for cats, it can be hard to decide what to feed your feline friend. If dinnertime is a struggle or you just want to make mealtime fun and engaging for your cat, try preparing a special meal for them that utilises both wet and dry cat food.
Mixed feeding: the secret to making your pet’s dinner irresistible
Mealtimes are an important part of your pet’s daily routine, and yet they can get kind of boring. The same food day in day out, wouldn’t you get tired of that? Make mealtime more exciting by mixed feeding: mixing and matching different types of pet food to give your pet a memorable eating experience every night of the week.
Keep the Feed Good Feeling with a health check
More healthy years together starts with good nutrition. Book a wellness consultation with your Greencross Vet and create a nutrition plan tailored to your pet.
Nutrition for Health Conditions and Wellbeing
Good nutrition lays the groundwork for your cat’s everyday health and wellbeing. Some diets are also specially formulated to support needs such as urinary health, weight management, joint mobility and hairball management. If your cat has an existing or suspected health condition, speak with your vet about the right food for their needs.
Nutritional Support for Health Conditions
Nutritional Support for Wellbeing
Can food affect your pet’s energy and behaviour?
The short answer is that nutrition can support wellbeing, but behaviour is influenced by the whole picture.
Good nutrition fuels every walk, pounce and nap, and it may also support your pet’s energy levels, brain health and overall wellbeing. And we’re not just talking about the “hangry” moments before dinner or the excitement of spotting a full food bowl.
Your pet needs a complete and balanced food appropriate suitable for their species, life stage and individual needs – and one they enjoy and tolerate well. How and when that food is served can also support predictable routines, enrichment and natural behaviours.
Food isn’t a magic solution to behaviour concerns. Health, environment, routine, previous experiences and individual temperament can all influence how a pet behaves. Nutrition works as part of that bigger picture, alongside suitable activity, enrichment, reward-based training and veterinary care when something doesn’t seem right.
What’s the best food for a shiny coat?
Healthy skin and a shiny coat that looks and feels its best starts with diet. The best food for your pet’s skin and coat health is a complete and balanced food suited to your pet’s species, life stage and individual needs, and is something they enjoy, tolerate well and that works for your routine and budget. Keep treats, toppers and supplements in balance with their overall diet, support them with a suitable grooming routine, and check in with your vet when something isn’t quite right.
How nutrition supports healthy muscle condition in dogs and cats
From chasing balls and climbing cat trees to simply getting up for breakfast, healthy muscles help pets move through life with strength and comfort. Helping them feel and function at their best starts with a complete and balanced diet suited to their species, life stage and individual needs that they tolerate well alongside regular, appropriate activity and veterinary care when something doesn’t seem right.
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How nutrition supports healthy muscle condition in dogs and cats
From chasing balls and climbing cat trees to simply getting up for breakfast, healthy muscles help pets move through life with strength and comfort. Helping them feel and function at their best starts with a complete and balanced diet suited to their species, life stage and individual needs that they tolerate well alongside regular, appropriate activity and veterinary care when something doesn’t seem right.
What’s the best food for a shiny coat?
Healthy skin and a shiny coat that looks and feels its best starts with diet. The best food for your pet’s skin and coat health is a complete and balanced food suited to your pet’s species, life stage and individual needs, and is something they enjoy, tolerate well and that works for your routine and budget. Keep treats, toppers and supplements in balance with their overall diet, support them with a suitable grooming routine, and check in with your vet when something isn’t quite right.
Can food affect your pet’s energy and behaviour?
The short answer is that nutrition can support wellbeing, but behaviour is influenced by the whole picture.
Good nutrition fuels every walk, pounce and nap, and it may also support your pet’s energy levels, brain health and overall wellbeing. And we’re not just talking about the “hangry” moments before dinner or the excitement of spotting a full food bowl.
Your pet needs a complete and balanced food appropriate suitable for their species, life stage and individual needs – and one they enjoy and tolerate well. How and when that food is served can also support predictable routines, enrichment and natural behaviours.
Food isn’t a magic solution to behaviour concerns. Health, environment, routine, previous experiences and individual temperament can all influence how a pet behaves. Nutrition works as part of that bigger picture, alongside suitable activity, enrichment, reward-based training and veterinary care when something doesn’t seem right.
Is dry or wet food better for cats? Get the benefits of both wet and dry cat food by mixed feeding
It’s no secret our feline friends can be fussy. Add to that the question of whether dry or wet food is better for cats, it can be hard to decide what to feed your feline friend. If dinnertime is a struggle or you just want to make mealtime fun and engaging for your cat, try preparing a special meal for them that utilises both wet and dry cat food.
What’s the best cat food? A guide to cat food formats
Dry, wet, fresh, raw, air-dried and freeze-dried cat food. Which format is best for cats?
No single format takes the top spot by default. The best choice starts with a food that is complete and balanced for your cat’s life stage, suits their individual nutritional needs and is something they enjoy and tolerate well. From there, consider which format – or combination of formats – works for their hydration needs and your budget, storage space and feeding routine.
Mixed feeding: the secret to making your pet’s dinner irresistible
Mealtimes are an important part of your pet’s daily routine, and yet they can get kind of boring. The same food day in day out, wouldn’t you get tired of that? Make mealtime more exciting by mixed feeding: mixing and matching different types of pet food to give your pet a memorable eating experience every night of the week.
What to feed cats: The best cat food for your furry friend
Cats have very specific nutritional requirements and choosing a high-quality diet is one of the most important factors for maintaining good health. If you’re wondering what to feed cats, here’s our guide to ensuring they’re eating the best cat food.
