Grain-free cat foods use alternative carbohydrate sources like potatoes, peas, or chickpeas instead of wheat, corn, and rice.
Since cats are obligate carnivores, low-carbohydrate formulations are generally preferred. However, grain-free doesn't always mean low carb — some grain-free foods can be high in carbohydrates from potatoes and peas.
The list below shows the highest quality grain-free cat foods according to the VetKriter™ scoring system.