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Hill's, Wellness, Purina, Natural Balance, and Nutro make the best dry cat foods.Chewy; Purina; Natural Balance/Business Insider
When shopping for the best dry cat foods, you'll find many excellent recipes from top brands. But before you buy, start by considering your feline's wild roots. Cats are obligate carnivores, which means they mainly eat meat and must get essential amino acids, like taurine, from animal protein sources.