Honest Felix Cat Food Review

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Felix cat food is a great choice for picky cats that just won’t budge. The problem is the recent spate of recalls that bring this brand into question.

Can you trust Felix?

In this Felix cat food review I’ll test this product with a few of our cat testers to see if it gets the meow of approval.

I’ll also take a deep dive into the nutrition of this cat food to find which cats benefit most from this product.

Let’s get into the article.

Felix Cat Food Review: Short Summary

If you’ve got a fussy cat, then Felix is an awesome choice. Our cat tester Karl licked his plate clean when served Felix cat food jellies.

The food is also lower in carbohydrate than many options on the market.

A big issue is the online queries about the safety of Felix, which has resulted in a petition to recall the cat food.

This seems localized to UK, but it’s worrying and of concern to owners around the world.

Here’s the main things I like about Felix cat food:

• Meat as a first ingredient
• Low in carbs
• Great taste
• Variety of flavors

We recommend Felix for picky adult cats and cat owners on a budget.

Here’s more info about Felix cat food.

Who owns Felix Cat Food?

Purina owns Felix cat food. They own many cat food brands including Fancy Feast and Purina ONE.

Felix is a UK and Australian cat food product line

They operate in locations around the world. Purina was founded in 1894.

In this review I’ll take a closer look Felix Sensations Jellies.

Whilst this doesn’t cover all products, it gives a close idea of what to expect.

Felix Cat Food Ingredients

Score: 7/10

Felix is a meat first cat food using a mixture of animal ingredients. The ingredients include derivatives, which is a word for by-products.

It’s not an amazing list of ingredients, but it isn’t terrible.

Here’s a look at the ingredient list of Felix Sensations Jellies Beef:

Ingredient List: Meat & Meat Derivatives (Poultry, Beef and/or Lamb); Cereal & Vegetables (including Tomato); Fish; Thickeners; Vitamins & Minerals; Flavour; Colour

The label of Felix Sensations Jellies is a with (e.g. Felix Sensations with beef). That means the product only contains 3-25% beef.

25% meat is quite low for a cats diet, but since the list uses poultry and lamb this bumps up the total meat content.

The next ingredient is cereal and vegetables. These ingredients aren’t great for cats, as they raise the carb level.

Cat’s don’t need carbs as carnivores.

There’s also thickeners which are a problem for some cats with food sensitivities.

Compared to most cat foods, this is fair. It’s not amazing but there’s worse on the market.

It’s high in meat, although from mostly by-products. Still that gets the job done at a more affordable price.

Check out more about Felix cat food over at their website.

Felix Cat Food Nutrition

Score: 8/10

Felix is a complete food for maintenance based on AAFCO’s nutrition guidelines. This means the foods are suitable for adult cats aged 1-7 years.

Felix cat food is high in protein. When given a choice, cats prefer a high protein diet.

The carbs are hard to calculate based on the fact I couldn’t find any info on water content. Assuming 80% water, the carbs come in at 8.5% on a dry matter basis.

I recommend limiting carbs to less than 12% in a cats diet for long term health. So this seems to fall under this amount, although it could always be lower.

There’s also added vitamins and minerals to help cats meet their dietary needs.

Overall, the nutrition seems to be fine for adult cats.

Here’s a snapshot of the nutrition of Felix cat food in terms of metabolizable energy (ME):

Felix cat food nutrition	Lifestage	Protein*	Fat	Carbs	Fiber	Ash	Taurine	Calcium to phosphate ratio	Cal/kg
Felix Sensations Jellies with Beef & Tomato in Jelly	Maintenance	60.0%	14.0%	8.5%	2.5%	15.0%	N/A	N/A	N/A
Felix Sensations Jellies with Chicken & Spinach in Jelly	Maintenance	60.0%	14.0%	8.5%	2.5%	15.0%	N/A	N/A	N/A
Felix Sensations Jellies with Oceanfish in Prawn	Maintenance	60.0%	14.0%	8.5%	2.5%	15.0%	N/A	N/A	N/A

What Do Our Cats Think Of [keyword]?

Score: 10/10

We offered Felix cat food to our cat tester Karl. He loved all three flavors of Felix Sensations Jellies.

Customer reviews are also very positive for Felix cat food online.

Here are the results of our taste testing:

• Food Test 1: Felix Cat Sensations Jellies with Ocean Fish
• Amount eaten: 100%
• Smell: Strong fishy, salty, prawn, raw smell, a cooked tuna smell
• Texture: Gooey, soggy in parts in other parts gravy/jelly a bit thicker. Meat itself seemed chewy

Here is a short video of Karl trying Felix Sensations Jellies with Ocean Fish.

• Food Test 2: Felix Cat Sensations Jellies with Beef
• Amount eaten: 100%
• Smell: Strong, beefy smell, “gamey” smell
• Texture: Mushy, slimy

Here is a short video of Karl trying Felix Sensations Jellies with Beef.

• Food Test 3: Felix Cat Sensations Jellies with Chicken
• Amount eaten: 100%
• Smell: Light chicken smell
• Texture: Tough, gooey, mushy

Here is a short video of Karl trying Felix Sensations Jellies with Chicken.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Felix Cat Food Being Recalled?

There is a current UK petition to try to recall Felix cat food after a spate of safety concerns.

Some health problems occurred after a change in recipe in 2001 including:

• Vomiting
• Lethargy
• Kidney problems
• Diarrhea

The petition is for Felix As Good As It Looks.

At this point, Purina haven’t recalled this cat food. If you notice any symptoms see your vet and stop using Felix cat food.

Is Purina Felix Good for Cats?

Purina Felix is a good budget wet cat food that’s high in protein.

It meets AAFCO’s nutrition guidelines for maintenance, making it best suited to adult cats.

Is Felix Cat Food Addictive?

Our cat tried Felix Sensations Jellies and loved it!

He was licking his plate clean, so it’s fair to say the taste is great for picky cats.

Is Sheba Cat Food Better Than Felix?

Both are affordable wet cat foods that are available in different locations.

They are similar to food and nutrition quality. It comes down to personal preference and location.

What Are the Top 5 Healthiest Cat Foods?

Based on cat foods we’ve tested, our favorites are:

• Feline Natural
• Tiki Cat After Dark
• Meat Mates
• Wellness Core
• Ziwi Peak

These cat foods are but worth it if you’re want the best for your cat. That said, Felix cat food is a solid option if you’re on a budget.

Learn More:

• Feline Natural Review
• Tiki Cat After Dark Review
• Meat Mates Review
• Wellness Core Review
• Ziwi Peak Review

Conclusion

Felix cat food is a tasty wet cat food choice that picky cats will love. We’re a little concerned over the recent health concerns with Felix As Good As It Looks.

For adult cats this wet food is a great choice on a budget. Our cat Karl loved Felix Sensations Jellies and licked his plate clean.

The product is high in protein and low in carbs. This lines up with what cats need as carnivores.

Here’s where you can find Felix Sensations Jellies cat food.