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Whole Earth Farms Cat Food Review

Company HQ

LocationAmarillo, Texas us-flag

Parent company

Merrick Pet Care

Sourcing and Manufacturing

LocationUnited States us-flag

Type of food

Dry Cat Food, Wet Cat Food, Wet Kitten Food, Dry Kitten Food

Ratings

72%
? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 63%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 75%
? We scan the FDA’s database and rate each brand by the number of recalls in its history. Brands with fewer recalls receive higher ratings. Recall History 100%
? By comparing the prices of foods in our database, we determine if a food is above or below market average price. Lower-priced foods receive higher ratings. Price 78%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 71%
? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 47%

Where to Buy

Amazon 33 recipes available View Chewy 42 recipes available View Petco 38 recipes available View PetSmart 19 recipes available View Walmart 20 recipes available View PetFlow 18 recipes available View
Pros
  • To our knowledge, Whole Earth Farms has never had a product recall
  • Foods are nutritionally complete and balanced according to AAFCO standards
  • Affordable
  • All recipes are free of artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives
Cons
  • Some recipes contain plant-based protein
  • Lower than average protein content

Brand Overview

Whole Earth Farms is Merrick Pet Care brand. The product line includes a variety of wet and dry dog foods and cat foods, including grain-free options. Whole Earth Farms recipes are made in the USA, with natural ingredients. No artificial ingredients, soy, wheat, or by-products are used.

How Much Does Whole Earth Farms Cat Food Cost

We’ve compared Whole Earth Farms cat food price to the other 197 cat food brands in our database.

Whole Earth Farms Dry Cat Food Price Comparison

Brand AvgMarket Avg% From the Avg
Price per lb$3.84$4.89-21%
Price per 100 kcal$0.25$0.33-26%
Price per day$0.15$0.20-25%

Whole Earth Farms Dry Cat Food is priced below the average market price for cat food.

Whole Earth Farms Wet Cat Food Price Comparison

Brand AvgMarket Avg% From the Avg
Price per oz$0.35$0.59-41%
Price per 100 kcal$1.18$1.90-38%
Price per day$0.71$1.14-38%

Whole Earth Farms Wet Cat Food is priced below the average market price for cat food.

Whole Earth Farms Wet Kitten Food Price Comparison

Brand AvgMarket Avg% From the Avg
Price per oz$0.39$0.51-24%
Price per 100 kcal$1.26$1.68-25%
Price per day$0.76$1.01-25%

Whole Earth Farms Wet Kitten Food is priced below the average market price for cat food.

Whole Earth Farms Dry Kitten Food Price Comparison

Brand AvgMarket Avg% From the Avg
Price per lb$3.69$5.09-28%
Price per 100 kcal$0.23$0.29-19%
Price per day$0.14$0.17-18%

Whole Earth Farms Dry Kitten Food is priced below the average market price for cat food.

Whole Earth Farms Nutrient Profile Comparison

We’ve compared Whole Earth Farms cat food recipes nutrient profile to the other 197 cat food brands in our database.

Dry Cat Food

Brand AvgMarket Avg% From the Avg
DM Protein 38.66% 38.63% +0%
DM Fat 13.93% 16.64% -16%
DM Fiber 4.94% 5.22% -5%
DM Carb 42.47% 38.21% +11%

Wet Cat Food

Brand AvgMarket Avg% From the Avg
DM Protein 42.47% 53.21% -20%
DM Fat 19.80% 17.63% +12%
DM Fiber 11.56% 6.56% +76%
DM Carb 26.17% 14.04% +86%

Wet Kitten Food

Brand AvgMarket Avg% From the Avg
DM Protein 40.91% 50.77% -19%
DM Fat 18.18% 24.53% -26%
DM Fiber 13.64% 6.79% +101%
DM Carb 13.64% 10.56% +29%

Dry Kitten Food

Brand AvgMarket Avg% From the Avg
DM Protein 40.45% 40.93% -1%
DM Fat 15.73% 20.41% -23%
DM Fiber 5.62% 4.05% +39%
DM Carb 38.20% 32.98% +16%

All of Whole Earth Farms cat food recipes meets AAFCO's minimum requirements.

Recall History

The following list (if present) shows all cat food recalls related to Whole Earth Farms Cat Food Review since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.

Since 2011 Whole Earth Farms has never been recalled.

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FAQ

faq-item-image Who owns Whole Earth Farms cat food?

Whole Earth Farms is owned by Merrick Pet Care.

faq-item-image Where is Whole Earth Farms cat food made?

Whole Earth Farms is manufactured in the United States us-flag.

faq-item-image Is Whole Earth Farms AAFCO approved?

Yes, all of Whole Earth Farms recipes are AAFCO approved.

faq-item-image Has Whole Earth Farms cat food been recalled?

No Whole Earth Farms has never been recalled.

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