Smalls Cat Food Review (2023) – Pros, Cons & Verdict

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Dr. Paola Cuevas

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Review Summary

Every day, the pet food world changes. Right now, we’re heading from an era of cat food products with loads of unnecessary and harmful ingredients, towards a more natural approach. Companies race to create nutritionally sound recipes that truly support your cat—and Smalls is here for it.

Smalls is a subscription-based fresh food company that tailors meals for your cat. They send them to you in a chilled box on a timed schedule—directly to your door! So, if you want to know more about pricing, quality, and the company, we have you covered. We can’t wait to tell you about Smalls and all its fabulous nutritional offerings.

At a Glance: What We Reviewed

Rating	Image	Product	Details
Our Favorite		Smalls Fresh Smooth Fish	Great for skin and coat Full of omega fatty acids Aromatic for cats	Click to Save 33% Use Code Hepper2022
		Smalls Smooth Cow	Great for high-energy cats Builds lean muscle Smooth texture for all dental health	Click to Save 33% Use Code Hepper2022
		Smalls Bird Broth	Adds hydration Simple ingredients Softens dry food	Click to Save 33% Use Code Hepper2022

Smalls Cat Food Reviewed

Let’s take you through the information we have gathered. First, we will tell you a bit about the company and how your cat can benefit. But then, you get to learn all the exciting stuff—like what exactly goes into a typical Smalls recipe. We think you’ll like what you find.

Smalls cat food has facilities across the United States. Each facility is responsible for crafting a specific Smalls recipe. Fresh food recipes are made in Chicago, Illinois; freeze-dried recipes are made in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and dry kibble is made in Brainerd, Minnesota.

Smalls fills their kitchens with employees who take cat nutrition as seriously as they do. All recipes undergo rigorous quality checks before being sent out to feed hungry cats across the States.

Which Types of Cat Is Smalls Best Suited For?

The great thing about Smalls is that the recipes suit any cat! Kitten to adult to senior; thin to average to obese—all cats can benefit from these incredibly nutritious recipes. Each one is perfectly balanced to meet the nutritional requirements of every feline, and even exceed them.

The thing we love the most about Smalls is its versatility. Smalls works exceptionally well for a multi-cat household because each package of food meets the needs of all of your house cats.

Smalls is truly a one-stop shop, and you don’t even have to do any of the work. You simply get the cat food, offer it to your pride of little lions, and call it a day. The most you have to do is warm it up a bit to take off the chill. (Or thaw the meals before you feed.)

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Discussion of the Primary Ingredients (Good and Bad)

When you’re shopping for a new cat food that will maintain your best friend’s health, you definitely want to make sure that the product is quality. Smalls prides themselves on crafting exceptionally healthy recipes for our feline friends that are fit for our own dinner tables.

While Smalls has their own smorgasbord of different food options, the one we are focusing on today is Smalls Smooth Fish. This recipe is crafted with care using as few ingredients as possible while giving the maximum nutrition. Let’s talk about each ingredient one by one.

Cod is an excellent source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids, targeting specific areas of health like immunity, kidney function, and brain development.

Salmon is a common addition to many cat food meals because it is protein and omega-3 fatty acid rich, like cod. Cats really seem to love the unique, rich, flavor.

Pumpkin is often used in high-quality recipes in place of grain. Pumpkin is incredibly easy to digest and helps with vision and immunity.

Nutritional yeast is an additive that provides a decent medley of much-needed vitamins and minerals. Nutritional yeast should not be confused with bread yeast, which is toxic to cats.

Peas are full of protein and have tons of fantastic vitamins and minerals. Some of these include vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin C, vitamin K, manganese, copper, potassium, and iron. They are also a  source of dietary fiber that helps regulate the digestive tract.

Green Beans are a source of fiber, calcium, carotenes, and vitamin K, helping to produce a healthy and well-balanced recipe.

Ordering, Delivery, and Presentation

Smalls is on its A-game! It was easy to browse the website for options and place the best order for our cats. The website is clean and easy to navigate, making the experience a breeze.

Once we placed the order, it came in an exceptionally speedy fashion. The delivery arrived at our door with temperature protection to keep the cat food frozen. It was so easy to sift through the box, gathering up all the fresh foods and storing them appropriately.

If you have any issues or additional questions during your order, Smalls offers a representative each step of the way to help you complete your purchase.

Smalls Recipes

When you receive your Smalls cat food shipment, it comes to your door in a refrigerated box. All of your cat food arrives frozen. So, you can immediately lay out what you need and put away the rest to keep it fresh.

Smalls offers a variety of delicious fresh foods, treats, and other goodies. We loved watching our cats try all of these new products, purring with enthusiasm.

Smalls cat food is fresh and soft. You don’t have to worry about any of your cats having a problem chewing it up. It works well for kittens and seniors with a few dental issues. This tasty, easy-to-eat dash provides all the comfort and nutrition your feline could possibly need.

Fresh Cat Food

Smalls offers a trio of textures for its meals: smooth, ground, and pulled. Your cat’s mouth will never be bored! These recipes are crafted with all-natural, human-grade ingredients that are all gently cooked, maintaining nutrients.

These recipes include:

Freeze-Dried Cat Food

Freeze-dried raw meals are Smalls kibble alternatives with mostly protein—without the irritating grain and artificial preservatives! These meals can be rehydrated for a mouth-watering taste experience, too. Also, these recipes pair very well with Smalls Bird Broth.

Treats & Supplements

Smalls offers two other supplemental products—both yummy, both very different for a fresh flavor every time.

A Little About Pricing

When you sign up to get your first trial subscription box from Smalls, they offer you a 25% discount. You can test out the medley of flavors and textures they offer to see which ones your cat likes best. Then, you can see how your cat reacts—and if it will fit the budget.

A Quick Look at Smalls Cat Food

Reviews of the Smalls Cat Food We Tried

While we tried more and loved all of Small’s recipes—these are the top three favorites. We chose two fresh foods and a supplement so you can explore the variety.

1. Smalls Fresh Smooth Fish Raw Cat Food

Smalls Fresh Smooth Fish is such a delightful recipe that my cats absolutely went gaga over it. By far the favorite of the bunch, this healthy, aromatic fresh food is a huge hit in my home—both of my kitties meowed in anticipation and begged for seconds.

Smalls fish recipe is an excellent quality meal, with a very aromatic scent that might be a little overwhelming for some. This seemed to make it more attractive for our cats, and they gobbled it up without question.

So we’re sure that your kitties will enjoy it just as much. This recipe contains cod, salmon, and pumpkin, making it easily digestible and fabulous for the skin and coat. So if you have a kitty that could use some natural oils on its dry skin, this might be the recipe to opt for.

2. Smalls Smooth Cow Raw Cat Food

Smalls Smooth Cow was definitely second in line for the favorite cat food package. The smooth cow recipe has extremely great texture, soft enough for a cat of any age to consume. Beef is a muscle-building protein, and the added beef liver boosts additional nutrients.

This recipe contains green beans, spinach, and peas, a powerful green trio that each has an outstanding number of vitamins and minerals. This recipe contains 16.5% protein per meal, making it a top-notch selection for active felines.

Consider this recipe like a healthy hamburger with a medley of added vitamins and minerals. This can be exactly what your cat needs to boost their energy or keep their calories up. Plus, it’s super tasty—the kitties have spoken.

Small’s bird broth is an awesome supplement that our cats really enjoyed. This simple additive boosts protein levels and adds enriching moisture to boost hydration. It contains only two ingredients: chicken broth and salt.

We poured this particular mix over freeze-dried giblet niblets, providing a mouthwateringly satisfying snack. You can serve this as a lickable treat or add as a topper to traditional daily meals. This particular product is not intended to be used as a meal replacement.

This bone broth is not a complete and balanced meal for a cat but rather a great way of enticing your kitty’s appetite while increasing its hydration intake. Your cat’s main diet and nutrition source need to be a complete and balanced food recipe. 

Our Experience with Smalls

We were incredibly impressed with Smalls cat food. The ordering process was a cinch. Delivery was speedy and efficient. The food was top quality and super tasty—our cats told us so. It also quickly improved our cat’s skin and eliminated his dandruff!

We couldn’t have asked for a better delivery service, and we can’t help but recommend it to our audience. It is so much more convenient to serve your cat pre-portioned meals that are human-grade and entirely nourishing for their system. Anything that helps your cat live longer gets a big thumbs up in our categories.

Conclusion

We need to stress just how much we enjoy Smalls cat food. We love the quality of all of Smalls products, as you can tell that nutrition is of utmost importance to this company. We also like the subscription-based service since it makes delivery such a breeze.

While Smalls is pricey compared to competing cat foods, it’s worth what they’re asking. If you want to try out Smalls, you get a discount on your first order to test the waters. If there’s any trouble along the way, the Smalls team will be right there to assist you with any questions, concerns, or complaints.