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Indoor cats move less than outdoor cats — more prone to weight gain, urinary issues and boredom. The right food makes a huge difference. My cats are indoor cats in Indonesia — I know from firsthand experience! 😺
What I look for in cat food
- ✅ High meat content (min. 60–70%)
- ✅ Little or no grain
- ✅ Enough moisture — wet food preferred!
- ✅ No artificial flavours or sugar
#1: Royal Canin Indoor — the classic
The most popular indoor cat food for years, formulated for lower activity levels and hairball management.
- ⭐ Pro: Specially developed for indoor cats, hairball formula
- ⚠️ Con: Contains grains, better paired with wet food
- 💶 Price: ~€45–55 / 10kg
#2: Animonda Carny — my wet food favourite
My personal everyday favourite. 80%+ meat, grain-free, great hydration. My cats go absolutely crazy for it!
- ⭐ Pro: High meat content, grain-free, great for hydration
- ⚠️ Con: Pricier than dry food, refrigerate after opening
- 💶 Price: ~€0.60–0.80 / 200g tin
#3: Hill’s Science Plan Indoor — for sensitive cats
A vet favourite, developed for cats with sensitive digestion or weight management needs.
- ⭐ Pro: Vet-recommended, calorie-conscious
- ⚠️ Con: Contains grain, more expensive
- 💶 Price: ~€50–65 / 10kg
#4: Orijen — the premium choice
90% meat, fish and poultry — grain-free, no sugar. The Rolls-Royce of cat food.
- ⭐ Pro: Highest meat content, completely grain-free
- ⚠️ Con: Very expensive, some cats find it too rich
- 💶 Price: ~€75–90 / 5.4kg
#5: Zooplus own brand — the budget secret
Mjamjam, Tiger’s Kitchen — surprisingly good quality at affordable prices.
- ⭐ Pro: Affordable, decent quality
- ⚠️ Con: Only at Zooplus
- 💶 Price: ~€0.40–0.60 / 200g tin
My verdict
Animonda Carny as a wet food base plus a small serving of Royal Canin Indoor dry food for dental health. That’s what my cats get — and they love it! 😺
💡 Always offer fresh water! A drinking fountain can prevent urinary problems.
What does your cat eat? Tell me in the comments! 🐾
Frequently Asked Questions about Cat Food
What is the best cat food for indoor cats?
For most indoor cats I recommend Animonda Carny as a wet food base (80%+ meat content, grain-free) combined with a small portion of Royal Canin Indoor dry food. This provides enough moisture and is specifically tailored to the lower activity needs of indoor cats.
How much meat should cat food contain?
Quality cat food should contain at least 60-70% meat. Products like Animonda Carny or Orijen are at 80-90% meat content and are therefore particularly high quality. Be cautious of “animal by-products” without specific details — that can mean anything.
Is wet food or dry food better for cats?
Wet food is generally preferable because cats naturally drink little and meet their fluid needs through food. Indoor cats in particular tend to have urinary tract problems — enough moisture in food prevents this. Ideally combine wet food with a small portion of dry food.
Which cat food do vets recommend?
Vets often recommend Hill’s Science Plan Indoor as it was scientifically developed and specifically formulated for indoor cats with fewer calories. Generally: high meat content, little grain, enough moisture.
Is Royal Canin good cat food?
Royal Canin Indoor is one of the most popular foods for indoor cats and is vet-recommended. It is formulated for lower activity levels and helps with hairball management. The downside: it contains grain, so it is best combined with a grain-free wet food.