Indoor Cat Food Guide

Indoor cat food is specifically designed for our feline companions that don’t venture outdoors. One of the key factors that make it different to other diets on offer is the calories available in it. Indoor cats might play and run around to a degree but they’re still going to be less active than those who go outdoors and roam throughout the day. While they might not roam far, they will still be getting in more exercise than their indoor counterparts.

As indoor cats are more prone to obesity, it’s important to understand how much you should be feeding your moggy. With fewer calories available in specially made indoor cat food, they can still feel full without piling on the pounds.

There are a few differences between indoor and outdoor cat food. Firstly, indoor cat food tends to contain a little more protein to support their muscles and immune system. Not only are the calories lower but indoor cat food, also contains a higher percentage of indigestible fibre. While we wouldn’t usually consider indigestible ingredients to be a good thing, the indigestible fibre actually helps our indoor moggies from getting hairballs. The fibre stops the hair from clumping together and forming into masses.

Indoor cats tend to be more at risk of hairballs because they spend more time throughout the day grooming themselves. They need lots of enrichment and toys to make sure they don’t get bored and overgroom themselves.

There’s no doubt about it, cats love their food and can often be fussy felines about what they eat. Cat owners, there’s no need to fear, as indoor cat food is available in both wet and dry formulas! If you’re thinking about switching their food or deciding to have them inside more, there’s indoor foods to suit any taste!

What might suit one four-legged friend might not be the best fit for another. Finding the best indoor cat food for your companion comes down to the type of diet they enjoy and the benefits you want to prioritise for them.

We’ve collected some of the most popular diets so you can find the perfect match for your purrfect pet!

Purina One Indoor Turkey and Whole Grains Dry Cat Food is a complete dry food that contains all the vitamins and minerals your indoor cat needs for a healthy lifestyle. Like many indoor cat formulas, Purina's dry diet contains a high percentage of fibre to minimise hairballs. The zinc and omega fatty acids present in the diet claim to help keep their coat glossy and shiny.

Another benefit of the Purnia indoor diet is the inclusion of natural chicory to help reduce stool odour which is never a bad thing if they’re going to the toilet in rooms you occupy!

Harringtons Indoor Complete Dry Cat Food with Fresh Chicken boasts a balanced ratio of Omega 6 and 3 oils to support a glossy, sleek coat so your feline friend can look their best! Harrington’s indoor diet contains fresh chicken as its sole source of protein – perfect for supporting a lean intake. The indoor diet contains 25% less fat than the outdoor range of cat food so your four-legged friend can stay trim with fewer calories to suit their less active lifestyle.

With no artificial colours, dairy or soya, Harrington’s is a great choice for indoor moggies with sensitive stomachs as it is made with entirely natural ingredients.

Purina ONE Indoor Cat Tuna and Chicken Mini Fillets in Gravy is a great choice for moggies who are a little fussier or don’t enjoy an entirely dry diet of biscuits. If you think your cat might not be drinking enough water, a wet diet is much more hydrating than a dry range of food. A diet of gravy tends to be a lot more aromatic for fussy kittens, especially with tuna being one of the sources of protein. Tuna and chicken in gravy are bound to get even the fussiest eaters interested.

Wet diets can be combined with dry diets to give them some variety and keep things exciting for them. A wet food specially concocted for indoor cats means you can combine it with a dry diet and not throw off the balance of their meals. They will still get all the benefits of a food designed specifically for indoor cats like fewer calories and reduced hairballs. 

For all the essentials to keep your indoor cat healthy and thriving, check out our range of cat supplies to stock up on!