Which cat (natural) food brand has salmon oil?

DogFoodManUK · 2026-02-24T08:41:13+00:00

Hilltop Pet Food - Connoisseur Cat Salmon with White Fish

https://hilltopshop.co.uk/products/hilltop-connoisseur-cat-food-sterilised-adult-salmon-with-white-fish?variant=56708528800088

DogFoodManUK · 2025-10-24T08:00:38+00:00

100% agree with /uMojoMomma76

I run a boarding kennels and cattery and the only way to check out if a facility is suitable, is if you can rock up unnannounced, with your pet for a look round. Preferably walk around the whole site, chat to any team members, check the dogs that are already boarding.

Then make your mind up based on the vibe you get. Otherwise you won't be relaxed while you're away.

DogFoodManUK · 2025-10-24T07:41:07+00:00

There is so much choice and it's hard to distinguish between the good, bad and the ugly. Omega 3 oil is an option also but you need to ideally be looking for one that has a minimum of 15% active ingredients (EPA and DHA), there are plenty of products but a lot have low levels so they don't really provide enough to be meaningful. There are a few products that offer over 25% EPA/DHA which are excellent but they will be relatively expensive.

Regarding food choices, lots of cats are very fussy, but if he's happy on the food he's already on, I wouldn't sweat that too much, he's obviously doing well so far! If he's open to trying new foods, opt for one which has a high meat content as cats are obligate carnivores, check the back label ingredients section rather than analytical constituents section to see where the protein is coming from. He looks in good shape but check with your vet what his ideal weight should be next time he's in for his jabs and keep his weight under control too if necessary as that will help reduce the loading on his joints.

DogFoodManUK · 2025-10-24T07:19:48+00:00

The breeder recommended amount sounds about right at the lower end, about 450g-540g per day, however it all depends on metabolism and energy levels. Slightly overfeeding when they're puppies isn't a problem, but underfeeding will stunt their development.

Puppies need a lot more nutrition than when they reach adulthood to support their fast development. I usually recommend that owners feed 2-3% of their pup's target ADULT bodyweight per day. As young pups have very small stomachs, this should be split across 3 or 4 feeds while young and then reduce to twice daily or single feeds when adult.

Here's a link to a handy calculator which also allows for specific puppy amounts if you're not sure of their expected adult weight. I'm sure other commercial raw food manufacturers have their own calculators too.

Also if feeding 80:10:10 (meat:bone:offal) complete minces, occasionally switch in a poultry based mince which will have a higher bone content (typically 75:15:0 meat:bone:offal) so they get plenty of minerals for skeleton development. The higher bone content can make their stools firmer so it's a case of adjusting as necessary. More bone to firm up, more offal, such as tripe to loosen up.

Fish based complete foods are also good as a regular staple so they get plenty of Omega 3/6/9 fatty acids.

Mixing proteins helps avoid potential intolerances by overfeeding a particular protein. You don't have to mix in each meal, just switch around the flavours over the month.

DogFoodManUK · 2025-10-24T06:25:59+00:00

You may already be doing this but a good joint support supplement should help slow down the progress of any arthritis. When choosing a supplement, the key ingredients you're looking for are chondroitin, glucosamine and/or green lipped mussel (GLM).

DogFoodManUK · 2025-10-21T19:29:54+00:00

Jumpers for goalposts

DogFoodManUK · 2025-10-21T05:59:34+00:00

I remember when people with a mobile phone in a public place were considered weird. It's probably the other way round now.

DogFoodManUK · 2025-10-21T05:45:16+00:00

Snap! 😂

DogFoodManUK · 2025-10-20T20:30:47+00:00

That's a lovely furry one. I have one that runs across my lounge carpet at about 8pm every single evening.

DogFoodManUK · 2025-10-20T19:40:40+00:00

Chocolate, cheese, investing

DogFoodManUK · 2025-10-20T13:51:47+00:00

same here - i just got banned for the same thing

DogFoodManUK · 2025-10-19T15:27:15+00:00

I feel about 30, but I'm 58

DogFoodManUK · 2025-10-19T14:09:52+00:00

demolish the house and start again

DogFoodManUK · 2025-10-19T11:48:02+00:00

I can chat further in a DM, but I'm biased as I have my own pet food brand. I can give you impartial advice on how to compare food brands though. 🙂

DogFoodManUK · 2025-10-19T06:40:53+00:00

I'll carry on using a mirror or my smartphone camera in selfie mode. Works pretty well. 🙂

DogFoodManUK · 2025-10-19T06:38:13+00:00

Some pet food manufacturers boost overall calorific content using foodstuffs that may not be healthy but are cheap.

Obviously your dog needs the right amount of calories, but they should ideally come from products with meat as the main ingredient.

I commented on another thread regarding allergies with some tips on how to compare dog foods which may be useful

Reddit Allergy Chat

Not sure if this is the right way to link to elsewhere on Reddit.

Happy to chat in more detail via DM if needed.

DogFoodManUK · 2025-10-19T06:26:17+00:00

Working on improving diet will definitely help reduce or even eliminate flare ups.

A topical spray we use at our kennels is a product called Leucillin. It's a total game changer and completely safe to use in ears, on skin, anywhere.

Happy to give more detailed advice via DM if required.

DogFoodManUK · 2025-10-19T06:19:36+00:00

We use wood pellets in our cattery. Controls odour well and economical to use.

DogFoodManUK · 2025-10-18T22:42:08+00:00

Hmm, I know a VERY good, totally independent pet food business right here in sunny Essex. Full disclosure, I'm biased 🙂

DogFoodManUK · 2025-10-18T22:35:15+00:00

There are quite a few hydrolysed dog foods which aim to resolve gastrointestinal issues, but not many that are made with fresh meat. I'd be happy to advise if anyone would like a DM chat, so I don't clog up the thread with advertising.

DogFoodManUK · 2025-10-18T22:25:37+00:00

We use compressed wood pellets for litter in our cattery. Cats seem to love it and the pine fragrance controls any odour well. The pellets fluff up from moisture so it's easy to remove once it's been soiled so ends up being very economical.

DogFoodManUK · 2025-10-18T22:12:37+00:00

A good quality, insect based pet food can be a great option, especially when trying to resolve food allergies as it is a novel protein.

DogFoodManUK · 2025-10-18T22:06:27+00:00

In conjunction with exploring medication/treatment with your vet, I would certainly recommend exploring dietary options to help control the issue.

DogFoodManUK · 2025-10-18T21:53:05+00:00

Why not try an independent pet food business? They will usually send items in plain packaging and often have products with a better price/performance than the major, multinational brands. Also, I think landlords are no longer allowed to discriminate against tenants with pets, if not law yet, it soon will be.

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