2026 Updated

Best High Protein Cat Food

Best high protein (≥38%) cat food analyzed by VetKriter™. 30 products, average VetScore: 91.8.

30
Total Products
91.8
Avg. VetScore
96.00
Highest Score
%39.8
Avg. Protein

High protein cat food offers a formula closer to cats' natural carnivore diet. Products with 38% or more crude protein are in this category.

We analyzed 30 products matching this criteria. The average VetKriter™ score is 91.8 and average crude protein is 39.8%. Products are ranked by VetKriter scientific score.

Products Ranked by VetKriter™ Score

#1

Acana Highest Protein, Kitten Recipe Dry Cat Food

Highest Score
Protein
%38.0
Fat
%19.0
Species
Cat
Life Stage
Kitten/Puppy
Protein Quality
100/100
96
VetKriter™ Score
Detailed Review
#2

Orijen Guardian 8™ Senior Formula Dry Cat Food

Protein
%40.0
Fat
%16.0
Species
Cat
Life Stage
Senior
Protein Quality
100/100
96
VetKriter™ Score
Detailed Review
#3

Acana Highest Protein, Indoor Cat Recipe Dry Cat Food

Protein
%38.0
Fat
%15.0
Species
Cat
Life Stage
Adult
Protein Quality
100/100
95
VetKriter™ Score
Detailed Review
#4

Tiki Cat Tiki Cat® Born Carnivore® Baby Kitten Health Food - Chicken & Egg, Non-GMO

Protein
%42.0
Fat
%22.0
Species
Cat
Life Stage
Kitten/Puppy
Protein Quality
100/100
95
VetKriter™ Score
Detailed Review
#5

Wellness Wellness Complete Health Age Advantage Deboned Chicken & Chicken Meal Grain Free

Protein
%40.0
Fat
%11.0
Species
Cat
Life Stage
Senior
Protein Quality
95/100
94
VetKriter™ Score
Detailed Review
#6

Nulo Nulo MedalSeries Baked & Coated Kitten Chicken, Turkey & Duck Recipe

Protein
%40.0
Fat
%16.0
Species
Cat
Life Stage
Kitten/Puppy
Protein Quality
98/100
94
VetKriter™ Score
Detailed Review
#7

Tiki Cat Tiki Cat® Born Carnivore® High Protein Cat & Kitten Food - Non-GMO, Chicken & Egg

Protein
%43.0
Fat
%19.0
Species
Cat
Life Stage
Kitten/Puppy
Protein Quality
98/100
94
VetKriter™ Score
Detailed Review
#8

Tiki Cat Tiki Cat® Born Carnivore® High Protein for Cats & Kittens Food - Chicken & Herring & Salmon, Non-GMO

Protein
%43.0
Fat
%19.0
Species
Cat
Life Stage
Kitten/Puppy
Protein Quality
98/100
94
VetKriter™ Score
Detailed Review
#9

American Journey American Journey Kitten Chicken Recipe Grain-Free Dry Cat Food

Protein
%40.0
Fat
%15.0
Species
Cat
Life Stage
Kitten/Puppy
Protein Quality
93/100
92
VetKriter™ Score
Detailed Review
#10

Instinct Instinct Raw Boost Indoor Health Rabbit Dry Cat Food

Protein
%39.0
Fat
%14.5
Species
Cat
Life Stage
Adult
Protein Quality
100/100
92
VetKriter™ Score
Detailed Review
#11

Nulo Nulo Prowess Mature 12+ for Senior Cats

Protein
%41.0
Fat
%15.0
Species
Cat
Life Stage
Senior
Protein Quality
90/100
92
VetKriter™ Score
Detailed Review
#12

Orijen Guardian 8™ Senior Dry Cat Food

Protein
%40.0
Fat
%15.0
Species
Cat
Life Stage
Senior
Protein Quality
100/100
92
VetKriter™ Score
Detailed Review
#13

Orijen Guardian Senior Formula Dry Cat Food

Protein
%40.0
Fat
%15.0
Species
Cat
Life Stage
Senior
Protein Quality
100/100
92
VetKriter™ Score
Detailed Review
#14

Wellness Wellness Complete Health Kitten Deboned Chicken & Chicken Meal Grain Free

Protein
%40.0
Fat
%18.0
Species
Cat
Life Stage
Kitten/Puppy
Protein Quality
95/100
92
VetKriter™ Score
Detailed Review
#15

Wellness Wellness CORE Kitten Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal & Deboned Chicken Grain Free

Protein
%45.0
Fat
%18.0
Species
Cat
Life Stage
Kitten/Puppy
Protein Quality
95/100
92
VetKriter™ Score
Detailed Review
#16

Wellness Wellness CORE+ Digestive Health Chicken & Rice Wholesome Grains

Protein
%38.0
Fat
%17.0
Species
Cat
Life Stage
Adult
Protein Quality
98/100
92
VetKriter™ Score
Detailed Review
#17

Blue Buffalo Baby BLUE Grain-Free, High Protein Chicken Kitten Food

Protein
%40.0
Fat
%20.0
Species
Cat
Life Stage
Kitten/Puppy
Protein Quality
90/100
91
VetKriter™ Score
Detailed Review
#18

Nulo Nulo MedalSeries All Life Stages Dry Cat Food - Chicken

Protein
%38.0
Fat
%18.0
Species
Cat
Life Stage
All
Protein Quality
100/100
91
VetKriter™ Score
Detailed Review
#19

Blue Buffalo BLUE Wilderness Adult Dry Cat Food - Chicken Hairball Control

Protein
%38.0
Fat
%16.0
Species
Cat
Life Stage
Adult
Protein Quality
90/100
91
VetKriter™ Score
Detailed Review
#20

American Journey American Journey Chicken Recipe Grain-Free Dry Cat Food

Protein
%40.0
Fat
%15.0
Species
Cat
Life Stage
Adult
Protein Quality
93/100
91
VetKriter™ Score
Detailed Review
#21

American Journey American Journey Salmon Recipe Grain-Free Dry Cat Food

Protein
%40.0
Fat
%15.0
Species
Cat
Life Stage
Adult
Protein Quality
88/100
91
VetKriter™ Score
Detailed Review
#22

Nulo Nulo MedalSeries Adult Dry Cat Food - Grain Free, Turkey & Chicken

Protein
%38.0
Fat
%16.0
Species
Cat
Life Stage
Adult
Protein Quality
95/100
90
VetKriter™ Score
Detailed Review
#23

Nulo Nulo MedalSeries Adult Dry Cat Food - Grain Free, Trout & Duck

Protein
%38.0
Fat
%14.0
Species
Cat
Life Stage
Adult
Protein Quality
95/100
90
VetKriter™ Score
Detailed Review
#24

Wellness Wellness Complete Health Kitten Deboned Chicken & Chicken Meal Wholesome Grains

Protein
%38.0
Fat
%18.0
Species
Cat
Life Stage
Kitten/Puppy
Protein Quality
90/100
90
VetKriter™ Score
Detailed Review
#25

Nulo Nulo MedalSeries Adult Dry Cat Food - Grain Free, Duck & Cod

Protein
%40.0
Fat
%15.0
Species
Cat
Life Stage
Adult
Protein Quality
95/100
90
VetKriter™ Score
Detailed Review
#26

Purina Pro Plan Purina Pro Plan All Life Stages Dry Cat Food - Chicken & Rice

Protein
%38.0
Fat
%17.0
Species
Cat
Life Stage
Adult
Protein Quality
93/100
90
VetKriter™ Score
Detailed Review
#27

Wellness Wellness Complete Health Deboned Chicken & Chicken Meal Grain Free

Protein
%40.0
Fat
%17.0
Species
Cat
Life Stage
Adult
Protein Quality
95/100
90
VetKriter™ Score
Detailed Review
#28

Wellness Wellness CORE+ Indoor Deboned Chicken, Turkey Meal & Chicken Meal Grain Free

Protein
%38.0
Fat
%10.0
Species
Cat
Life Stage
Adult
Protein Quality
95/100
90
VetKriter™ Score
Detailed Review
#29

Orijen Kitten Formula Dry Cat Food

Protein
%40.0
Fat
%20.0
Species
Cat
Life Stage
Kitten/Puppy
Protein Quality
100/100
89
VetKriter™ Score
Detailed Review
#30

Orijen Original Cat Dry Cat Food

Protein
%40.0
Fat
%20.0
Species
Cat
Life Stage
Kitten/Puppy
Protein Quality
100/100
89
VetKriter™ Score
Detailed Review
How Is Ranking Determined?

This list is automatically generated by the VetKriter™ scientific scoring system. The VetKriter score evaluates macronutrient balance, ingredient quality, protein quality index, and AAFCO/FEDIAF compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions

AAFCO recommends minimum 26% crude protein for adult cats. However, as obligate carnivores, 38-45% is a more natural profile.

High protein does not cause kidney damage in healthy cats. Cats with kidney disease should use low-protein renal diets.

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Doç. Dr. Mehmet ÇOLAK
Veterinarian · VetKriter Founder
This page was automatically generated using the VetKriter scientific scoring system and database. Last updated: April 2026

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