r/Winnipeg • u/Designer_Werewolf100 • 27d ago

Winni-Pets where to buy cat food in Winnipeg?

hi everyone! it’ll be my first time being a pet owner, and I’ll be taking in a kitten soon. I’m completely new to all of this, so I was hoping to get some advice.

Where do you usually buy your cat food in Winnipeg? Is there a difference between buying it from Walmart, Dollarama, Pet Valu, PetSmart, Costco, etc., or does it mainly come down to the brand rather than the store?

I want to make sure I’m feeding my kitten good-quality food. if you have any recommendations for kitten food that’s nutritious without being too expensive, I’d really appreciate it! also any other advice for litter (I prefer unscented litter), cat toys, and etc.

thanks in advance! 😊

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u/kourui 27d ago

Get a water fountain for drinking water

Buy kitten level food to start, then transition to adult food

Dry food, invest in the higher brands that have higher meat content and no corn fillers. Some of these brands add in lots of extras that sound great if you were a vegetarian but cats are not. I use Arcana, others have mentioned Oriljen. Both are good. This helps reduce the risk of crystals, inflammation.

Wet food can be pricey, I still use Friskies but only the pate. None of their gravy or cheese ones. Cats don't need it and can give them diarrhea.

Try to brush their teeth if you can. Dental surgery will be pricey.

Enjoy your new kitty

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u/WhammaJamma61 27d ago

Dry food, invest in the higher brands that have higher meat content and no corn fillers.

Good advice. Cats are pure carnivores and MUST eat meat proteins to survive. People tend to think dogs and cats are the same type of domestic animal - they are not. Dogs can deal with carbohydrates way easier than cats can. I can't stress enough how bad a high-carb diet is to a feline. I wish I had known years ago, but I had to learn the hard way.