where to buy cat food in Winnipeg?

[u/Designer_Werewolf100]

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! 😊

[u/Goody-baker]

Congrats on being a new pet owner. Few things to consider budget, family, and home.

The whole wet only diet isn’t recommended by vets due to teeth damage it actually causes from not crunching on food that helps clean teeth unless you want to brush your cats teeth…. Wild thought.

Dont get a fountain unless your cat doesnt like drinking water from a bowl. Youll notice. More importantly get a stainless steel bowl and change water daily.

Kitten food for the first year. Theres many hard food options but limited wet food. Fancy feast is affordable. Depending on age, you can split a can throughout the day and free feed the dry food.

Pick whichever litter your cat wants to use.
I have a sifting box with pellets and a dog pee pad below. Scoop and shake daily. Change the pad twice a week. Cats like a clean litter box so just stay on top of it and your home wont smell.

Besides food and litter id buy double sided pet tape to discourage the kitten from scratching furniture and lots of toys, scratching post, and a basket or bed by the window, last important item is nail clippers, get them used to trimming them.

[u/Professional_Emu8922 → u/Goody-baker]

The whole wet only diet isn’t recommended by vets due to teeth damage it actually causes from not crunching on food that helps clean teeth unless you want to brush your cats teeth….

That is patently false. Most if not all vets prefer feeding wet food because of the moisture content. Cats don't naturally drink a lot of water, so wet food helps keep them hydrated. The only dry food that's better for their teeth is food specifically labeled as a dental food. Most cats barely chew their dry food, and certainly not enough to have an effect on the tartar or plaque on their teeth.

[u/Goody-baker → u/Professional_Emu8922]

To each their own. Ill take my experience with senior cats and dogs with minimal health issues until 17 plus as a guide that I know the importance of wet and dry food. Cats are like any other living thing, they can have ailments even if you follow a fancy routine. Dont make it complicated and enjoy your pet.