We’ve rated Fussie Cat Food on ingredient quality, species-appropriateness, recalls, and more. Read our Fussie Cat Food review to learn how this brand stacks up.
The Cats.com Standard—Rating Fussie Cat Food on What Matters
We’ve rated the brand on six key criteria for quality. Here’s how it rates in each of these six crucial areas.
Ratings
- Species-Appropriateness – 7/10
- Ingredient Quality – 8/10
- Product Variety – 7/10
- Price – 6/10
- Customer Experience – 8/10
- Recall History – 9/10
Overall Score: 7.5/10
In total, we give Fussie Cat food a 45 out of 60 rating or a B+ grade.
About Fussie Cat Food
Aptly named, Fussie Cat was developed to appease fussy felines. This brand is manufactured by Pets Global, Inc., an independently owned, holistic pet wellness company. Based in Valencia, CA, Pets Global, Inc. is also the name behind brands like Zignature and Essence.
Pets Global, Inc. was founded on a passion for animal welfare and they offer what they call “Physiologically Tuned” recipes for cats and dogs. The Fussie Cat brand in particular is designed for taste as well as species-appropriate nutrition.
Sourcing and Manufacturing
Fussie Cat recipes are formulated in keeping with Pets Global, Inc.’s Physiologically Tuned philosophy. Their formulas are meat-first, with complete proteins as the first ingredient. We didn’t find specific information about where Fussie Cat sources their ingredients, but many pet food companies that manufacture in Thailand also source their fish and chicken there.
Though I had a little trouble finding specific information about where and how Fussie Cat foods are manufactured, it looks like their wet foods are made in Thailand and their dry foods in the USA.
If you’re concerned about Fussie Cat being made outside the U.S. keep in mind that Thailand is becoming one of the top manufacturers of high-quality canned pet food and Fussie Cat uses an FDA-approved human food facility. Here’s an article about it, if you’re curious.
Recall History
To our knowledge, Fussie Cat has not had any recalls in the history of the brand.
What Kinds of Cat Food Does Fussie Cat Offer?
Fussie Cat offers a range of wet foods, dry foods, and puree cat treats. Their wet foods are divided into eight product lines. These wet food recipes feature varied proteins, including tuna, chicken, salmon, and more.
- Premium
- Super Premium
- Premium in Gravy
- Super Premium in Goat Milk Gravy
- Premium Pouches
- Fine Dining Mousse
- Fine Dining Pate
- Market Fresh Recipes
In addition to these wet options, one Fussie Cat dry cat food line is available. The Market Fresh line of kibble is made with premium animal or fish proteins, including salmon, chicken, turkey, guinea fowl, quail, and duck. These are sold in 2lb, 4lb, and 10lb bags.
What Do Customers Think of Fussie Cat Food?
Because Fussie Cat is sold on both Amazon and Chewy, I was able to find plenty of customer reviews. Most products carry at least a 3.5-star rating, though many are over 4 stars.
Many customers comment that Fussie Cat foods are true to their name in being highly palatable and appealing to even picky eaters. Customers seem to love the quality and there are several comments about the food being good for cats with sensitive stomachs. Many customers also appreciate that Fussie Cat dry foods feature novel proteins and many recipes are chicken-free.
Of the negative reviews I saw, many were related to cats simply not liking the product. Some customers were turned off by the gelatinous texture and others were concerned about the carrageenan content.
Let’s take a look at a few reviews from some of the most popular recipes from Fussie Cat.
Positive Reviews
“I was advised by my vet to put my kitty on a novel protein diet. It is very hard to find a food that fits his restrictions! This fits the bill though. He seems to enjoy this food and hasn’t shown any digestive issues. The grains of food are a good size and the smell of the food is not overpowering.” – KitKat80 reviewing Fussie Cat Market Fresh Quail & Duck Meal Recipe
“My Bengals are 4 years old and up until now had only eaten prescription (for sensitive tummies) dry food because they always used to throw up after eating any other food. Still, I felt they needed variety but was reluctant to deviate from their diet. I decided to try Fussie Cat canned food. They absolutely love it. They rush me when they hear the can opening. I am so grateful for this wonderful and nutritious catfood that together with their prescription dry food keeps them happy and healthy.” – PhyllisF reviewing Fussie Cat Premium Tuna with Prawns Formula
Negative Reviews
“One out of three cats in my household liked this food. My super-picky Siamese wouldn’t even touch it – he sniffed it, turned around and did that super annoying back paw kicking as if to bury the offending item. One of my pair of rescues refused it for a few days and only begrudgingly ate some, but his chubby brother had no problems eating his serving, his brother’s serving AND my Siamese’s serving all at once.” – Nightfall reviewing Fussie Cat Premium Tuna with Salmon Canned Food
“The lid on the can is almost impossible to open to get the food out! Once you get it about 1/2 way open you have to DIG out the food as it sticks to the interior of the can. My cats do not seem to like shredded foods – I can see it is good quality food but all mine will do is drink the broth and then dump the food on the floor.” – SiouxCitySue reviewing Fussie Cat Super Premium Chicken Formula in Gravy
What Did Our Test Cats Think?
I was impressed with the quality and variety of products Fussie Cat had to offer and my three test cats enjoyed all of the products they tried. The dry food came in bags that weren’t resealable, but they were small enough that I could just put the bag into a pet food storage bin.
In testing Fussie Cat, I found that all three products were a hit. The dry food came in pieces that seemed slightly smaller than average to me, but the food had an appealing aroma and my cats loved it. They were particularly fond of the Premium Tuna with Prawns canned food formula. Not only did it have plenty of shredded tuna, but each can had at least one full prawn.
Fussie Cat Food – Top 3 Recipes Reviewed
Product Name | Food Type | Main Protein Source | Calories | Price | Our Grade |
Fussie Cat Market Fresh Salmon & Chicken Meal Recipe Dry Cat Food | Dry | Salmon & Chicken | 410 kcal/cup | $4.78 per lb | B |
Fussie Cat Premium Tuna with Prawns Formula in Aspic Canned Cat Food | Wet | Tuna | 49 kcal/can | $0.74 per oz | B+ |
Fussie Cat Market Fresh Quail & Duck Meal Recipe Dry Cat Food | Dry | Quail | 415 kcal/can | $5.35 per lb | B |
How Much Does Fussie Cat Food Cost?
Fussie Cat isn’t the most expensive pet food brand out there, but it isn’t cheap. Their dry foods come in 2lb, 4lb, and 10lb bags which cost between $0.20 and $0.30 per ounce, but that still adds up to over $3.00 per pound. Fussie Cat canned foods average close to $0.50 per ounce.
Overall, Is Fussie Cat Food a Good Choice?
My overall impression of Fussie Cat is that it’s a decent brand. I appreciate that their dry foods often feature novel proteins and there are some chicken-free options. I also like that their canned foods are packed with animal protein and very low in carbohydrates.
That being said, I have a few concerns. First, the carbohydrate content of Fussie Cat dry foods is very high – this comes from the inclusion of a significant number of plant ingredients, including legumes and pulses. Second, most of their canned foods seem to be thickened with carrageenan. It’s also worth noting that while Fussie Cat does offer a decent variety of products, most of their canned foods are either tuna- or chicken-based.
If you’re looking for a protein-rich recipe for your cat and you don’t mind spending a little extra to get it, Fussie Cat canned foods could be a good option. You might just want to include them in a rotational diet to avoid a primarily fish-based diet.
Fussie Cat dry foods are a good option for cats with food allergies, but you can probably find something similar with lower carb content for a lower price.
Where Is Fussie Cat Food Sold?
Fussie Cat is sold by small and independent pet food retailers as well as major online retailers like Amazon and Chewy. You can find Fussie Cat online from other retailers, though you should note that Target, Petco, PetSmart, and Walmart.com are not authorized dealers of Fussie Cat.
I have been feeding Fussie Cat wet food (Premium in Aspic) for years for my two rescues, one born in a wonderful shelter for cats in New Bern, NC, (Colonial Capital Shelter), and the other through a rescue agency (he was not a feral cat and had a good beginning somewhere!) for over 8 or more years!
They eat a dry food recommended by my then vet for reducing allergic potential of their fur, etc., and works for them both. They eat various selections within the Premium in Aspic repertoire; and because they are cats they love it, she does/he doesn’t and vice versa! I think it’s the best cat food on the market. What one doesn’t finish, the other eats up, as they are grazers. They are indoor/outdoor in a well protected environment, and may occasionally ‘eat out’ or even bring in a ‘toy’! I buy the Fussie Cat from a local Independent Pet Store that also has a kbuy 12 cases, get 1 free’ at a reduced price for buying a case initially. Win/win!
This food has no awful pet food smell….and truly, in a pinch humans can eat it. It is nutritious with high protein for cats; don’t ever feed a cat ‘dog’ food, which does not have the protein cats need! Cats are fussy, so am I…
I got this brand for my cat because the review seemed really good. And I was able to find it in local pet stores. I got a small bag for my cat to try. He was okay. Then as soon as I got a bigger bag for him he got really sick. Throwing up a every time he ate. I ended up bringing the bag back. It could have been a bad bag. But compared to out of the two times I got it and 1 of those times he got sick from it. I probably won’t risk it again. Instead I got the Hills cat food and he was 100% okay after I switched it.
My senior cat always would throw up after eating. One day out buying food for her I came across fussie cat and bought a few cans to switch in between her different foods I would try. She loves fussie cat (cannot wait till I open the can) and eats it all. Thanks, to fussie cat my girl keeps her food down❤️
It’s because the other foods have artificial preservative and Fussie Cat is clean. Any food will attract flies after while. I would be leery of those that didn’t.
I recently purchased a varity of Fussie canned cat food, after the cat food sat for 8 hours it turned into a bowl of maggots.
I also let other brands such as Fancy Feast, Friskies, and Rachel Ray sit out the same amount of time and no maggots developed.
I also cooked fish and chicken and nothing happened.
I don’t know what would cause this but it was disgusting.
I will never buy another can of Fussie Canned cat food.
Interesting; thanks for sharing, Jorge. The fact that the food attracted more flies than others doesn’t necessarily mean that there’s anything wrong with it, but it is curious that this occurred at all.
It’s because the other foods have artificial preservative and Fussie Cat is clean. Any food will attract flies after while. I would be leery of those that didn’t.
Fancy feast, or the other foods are not quality foods. The bits in all those low quality foods is wheat, not food. I have 7 cats and I use Fussie Cat all the time and my cats LOV IT and it is real quality food. I am Cat department manager and in 4 year NEVER had any issues. I change clients away from the poor quality foods daily to Fussie Cat, Tiki Cat so their loved best friends will remain healthy.
I also foster and TNR.. QUALITY FOOD for long life and no unnecessary Vetinaries bills..
Never have had any thing like this, and sometimes the food may sit overnight.
I always wash their dishes in the dishwasher… and never reuse dishes from the previous meal, not saying, sur, that you do that…
Also my cats don’t care for chicken anyway. , except if it’s fresh cooked, which we don’t feed them…cats are like kids, peanut butter sandwich for weeks then not!
My cat will only eat any of the fish ingredients foods by Fussie Cat. Is there a problem that she doesn’t like any of the chicken ingredients offerings?
Doesn’t sound like a problem, your cat just might prefer fish! Glad to hear she likes Fussie Cat!
It’s really difficult to find a quality wet cat food for picky senior cats. I thought Fussie cat would work but maybe not? I’ve narrowed it down to Open Farm Harvest Chicken Rustic Blend. Or maybe Weruva but it seems to be high in additives that don’t look appropriate for cats (Potato Starch and Xanthan Gum). Your thoughts on these two selections?
Thank You for your review. I have on cat that s so picky and she throws up a lot. I’m going to try the Halo Quail & Garden Greens and the Instinct by Nature’s Varity Real Duck recipe.