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Open Farm vs Orijen Cat Food: 2023 Comparison – What Should I Feed My Cat?

January 5, 2023October 19, 2022 by Misty Lane

What we feed our cats is important, but we all have different ideas of what is important in cat food. For example, the cat food brand Open Farm goes for ethically sourced ingredients you can trace back to the source, while the Orijen brand goes for a higher meat content to imitate a feline’s natural … Read more

Misty Lane

Misty Layne lives out in the woods in small-town Alabama with her two Siamese cats—Serafina and Jasper. She also has an array of stray cats, raccoons, and possums who like to call her front porch home. When she’s not writing about animals, you’ll find her writing poetry, stories, and film reviews (cats, by far, her favorite writing topic, though!). In her free time, Misty enjoys chilling with her cats, playing piano, watching indie and foreign films, photographing abandoned places, and catching up on her never-ending TBR list.

How to Tell if a Cat Is Hungry (9 Signs to Look For)

January 31, 2023October 13, 2022 by Christian Adams

We’ve all been there. You’re relaxing on the couch or at your desk. Suddenly, you hear the meows. You try to ignore them because, according to the clock, it’s not quite dinner time. So, you go back to doing whatever it was you were doing. But then, the meows grow louder and more persistent. Your cat starts … Read more

Christian Adams

Christian is the Editor-in-Chief of Excited Cats and one of its original and primary contributors. A lifelong cat lover, now based in South East Asia, Christian and his wife are the proud parents of an 11-year-old son and four rescue cats: Trixie, Chloe, Sparky, and Chopper.

7 Best Kitten Foods in Canada (2023) – Reviews & Top Picks

January 5, 2023October 12, 2022 by Genevieve Dugal

Canada is not only a country known for its awe-inspiring landscapes and welcoming people, but it’s also a great place to find some of the best brands of cat and kitten food in the world! Indeed, Canadian brands are renowned for the quality and freshness of ingredients, manufacturing practices, and transparency of labeling, as well … Read more

Genevieve Dugal

Genevieve is a biologist and science writer. Her deep love for exotic animals has taken her worldwide to work and volunteer for several wildlife rehabilitation centers in Central and South America, Australia, and Canada. Genevieve is a Canadian expat who now lives in Argentina, where she wakes up every morning to horses and cows saying hello. She is the proud mom of three rescued dogs, Lemmy, Nala, and Pochi, and a frisky kitten, Furiosa.

9 Best Cat Foods for Kidney Disease in Canada (2023) – Reviews & Top Picks

January 20, 2023October 1, 2022 by Chantelle Fowler

Learning that your cat has a chronic condition, such as chronic kidney disease (CKD), can feel like a death sentence. Though this condition is not curable or reversible, support and treatment can improve your kitty’s quality of life and help it live longer. Most cats with CKD can be effectively managed with diet changes, supplements, … Read more

Chantelle Fowler

Chantelle is passionate about two things in her life – writing and animals. She grew up on the prairies in Canada surrounded by animals. As an adult, she chooses to share her home with five cats, two guinea pigs, and a bearded dragon. Chantelle, her husband, and their child take great pride in being THOSE kind of animal parents – the ones who spend a thousand dollars on wall-mounted cat shelves so that their cats can have an indoor jungle gym all year round. When Chantelle isn’t snuggling her cats on the couch or taking pictures of them being hilarious, she’s outside exploring in the Rocky Mountains, binging the same shows on Netflix over and over, and reading about whatever random topic pops into her brain.

10 Best Cat Foods for Picky Cats in Canada in 2023 – Reviews & Top Picks

January 5, 2023September 24, 2022 by Chelsie Frasier

Having a cat that’s a picky eater can be stressful. Your pet deserves the very best nutrition, but this can be challenging when your cat seems to turn their nose up at everything that you put in their bowl. These reviews are for the best cat foods for picky cats in Canada. Here, we help … Read more

Chelsie Frasier

Chelsie is a freelance writer who is passionate about helping owners and cats live their best lives. She currently lives in rural Alberta, Canada with her husband and two children, and is currently a pet parent to four horses, four cats, and a border collie.

10 Best Budget Cat Foods in Canada (2023) — Reviews & Top Picks

January 5, 2023September 24, 2022 by Kathryn Copeland

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How lucky are we to have cats in our lives! Our cats give us so much and ask for little in return — except for complete devotion. An important part of looking after a cat is ensuring that they are on a good diet. But pet food is expensive, and sometimes we need to find … Read more

Kathryn Copeland

Kathryn was a librarian in a previous lifetime and is currently a writer about all things pets. When she was a child, she hoped to work in zoos or with wildlife in some way, thanks to her all-consuming love for animals. Unfortunately, she’s not strong in the sciences, so she fills her days with researching and writing about all kinds of animals and spends time playing with her adorable but terribly naughty tabby cat, Bella. Kathryn is hoping to add to her family in the near future – maybe another cat and a dog.

10 Best Cat Foods for Diarrhea in Canada (2023) – Reviews & Top Picks

January 5, 2023September 16, 2022 by Kit Copson

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As lucky as we are to parent our fluffy family members, it isn’t a job that comes without some pretty gross cleanups, smells, and, of course, worry. If your cat has a sensitive stomach 1, they may suffer from diarrhea among other symptoms when they eat certain foods. If you’re not sure what’s causing your … Read more

Kit Copson

Kit Copson is a freelance writer and lifelong animal lover with a strong interest in animal welfare. She has parented various furry beings over the years and is currently a proud cat mom of two—one very chilled (unless hungry) Siamese and a skittish but adorable Domestic Shorthair—and dog mom of one—an adopted Bichon Poodle cross. When not writing about or spending time with animals, Kit can be found doodling in her sketchpad, reading, or more often than not, drinking tea.

10 Best Cat Foods for Constipation in Canada (2023) – Reviews & Top Picks

January 5, 2023September 16, 2022 by Kathryn Copeland

The worst-case scenario for any cat owner is seeing your pet in distress when they’re trying to pass stool. Constipation can be painful and even eventually turn into a serious problem that will need vet intervention. It can be caused by several different conditions, including but not limited to dehydration and difficulty with defecation due … Read more

Kathryn Copeland

6 Best Cat Foods for Allergies in Canada (2023) — Reviews & Top Picks

January 5, 2023August 31, 2022 by Christian Adams

Although allergies in cats are rare, there is always the unfortunate possibility that your cat will suffer from allergies and intolerances. Coat deterioration, itchiness, and stomach discomfort are symptoms of intolerances that sometimes go unnoticed. Cats rarely suffer from severe allergies that cause them to become extremely ill. So, before exploring the possibility of a … Read more

Christian Adams

10 Best Eco-Friendly Cat Foods in 2023 — Reviews & Top Picks

January 18, 2023August 30, 2022 by Kristin Hitchcock

Our pets do create a serious dent in the environment, unfortunately. Just like us, our pets have to eat. Growing and producing this food produces a lot of waste and has a significant impact on the environment. Luckily, though, if you are more environmentally conscious, there are several foods out there that may be fitting. … Read more

Kristin Hitchcock

Kristin is passionate about helping pet parents create a fulfilling life with their pets by informing them on the latest scientific research and helping them choose the best products for their pets. She currently resides in Tennessee with four dogs, three cats, two fish, and a lizard, though she has dreams of owning chickens one-day!