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About Smalls

Smalls cat food provides your cat with high-quality food through a subscription plan. Cats receive fresh, human-grade food packed with dry ice to keep it cool. Wet food is available in three recipes: chicken, turkey and beef with consistency choices of minced or pate. If your cat isn’t fond of wet food, Smalls also offers freeze-dried raw protein as a kibble alternative. It’s available in chicken, turkey and duck and includes the meat, bones and organs. Smalls also offers healthy treats and food-toppers to entice your cat.

Pros
  • Recipes backed by science
  • Several plans to choose from
  • Human-grade ingredients
  • Plans are customizable
Cons
  • More expensive than kibble
  • Food isn’t pre-portioned

Smalls cat food plans

Your Smalls cat food plan starts with a sampler that lets you find products your cat prefers before committing to a larger purchase. To get your sampler, simply answer some questions about your cat and your budget. From there, you can choose a plan that suits your needs. Smalls then sends you a two-weeks supply of the food chosen at a reduced cost.

The Monday after you receive the sampler, a "cat concierge" contacts you to check in. You can tell them what your cat likes or dislikes and whether there are any products they haven't tried.

In the second week, you schedule your first full order based on your chosen plan and feedback from the check-in. You can make changes until the Thursday before the box ships. Shipments continue every two, four or eight weeks, depending on your needs. Available plans include:

  • Complete Balance: 50% essential kibble, 50% fresh food
  • Healthiest Balance: 75% essential and raw kibbles, 25% fresh food
  • Fresh Food Starter: 75% essential kibble, 25% fresh food
  • Total Moisture: 100% fresh food
  • Balanced Moisture: 75% fresh food, 25% essential kibble
  • Healthiest + Convenience: 75% fresh food, 25% raw kibble
  • Essential Kibble: 100% essential kibble
  • Essential + Raw Kibble: 75% essential kibble, 25% raw kibble
  • Balanced Convenience: 50% fresh food, 50% raw kibble

According to the website, the plans are customizable to fit your cat’s needs and your budget. You can change up flavors, textures or quantities as needed. Each shipment is packed in dry ice to keep it fresh.

Smalls cat food price

Smalls' website lists several prices for each plan. Prices are based on whether you’re ordering for one or multiple cats. Overall, Smalls cat food cost varies greatly depending on the meal plan you choose.

The cheapest plan is Essential Kibble — an order for one cat every four weeks costs $28. The most expensive plan is Balanced Convenience, which costs $120 under the same for one cat every four weeks. Five of the nine plans cost less than $100, while the remaining four cost more than $100.

Smalls cat food FAQ

Does Smalls cat food have a minimum order amount?
Smalls requires a minimum order of six packets of wet food. This is to ensure the dry ice is effective and to reduce packaging.
Can Smalls help my cat lose weight?
Smalls can help improve your cat’s diet, which in turn helps them lose weight. Smalls' food focuses on several important factors: high moisture content, high-quality animal protein and low carbohydrates.
Is Smalls cat food grain-free?
Yes, Smalls cat food is grain free. It’s human-grade and contains no fillers.
How long does it take Smalls cat food to ship?
Since wet food shipments contain dry ice, packages are shipped quickly. Expect to receive your order within two or three days.

Still have questions?

Is Smalls cat food good?

Smalls cat food provides a high-quality option for your cat. This can have a profound effect on their overall health and wellness. Since cats are biologically wired to be carnivores, they don’t get hydration and nutrients the same way humans do. Smalls understands that and goes a step above by manufacturing its food using human-grade ingredients. You get top quality protein, moisture for hydration and essential nutrients. If Smalls cat food fits your budget, it's a good option for your cat.

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    Reviewed May 6, 2026

    I ordered a sampler and never received it. According to the tracking information, I was supposed to receive it on 4/28. I waited until 5/4 to contact them to let them know. The tracking info just said a "label" had been created. I had to contact them through text and told them I did not receive the food and to please credit my card. I received what I think was an automated message saying your order received on 4/28 and the "Cat Concierge" would contact me. No response from that so I emailed them. I finally had to threaten them with contacting the BBB and writing a bad review. I then received a response stating they canceled my order and refunded my money. No concern expressed or explanation as to why I never received my order.

    They had the tracking information so they must have known I had not received it. No offer to fast-track the order to me. They did offer a 25% discount if I wanted to reactivate my account. I am glad now I did not receive it, as I understand they automatically enroll you in a plan from other reviewers. Not sure how that is done if you do not order specific foods. Very dissatisfied and disappointed, as I really did want to try the food. To this day, I never received that order. I guess they just did not want to send it to me. I asked them if they were running a business or a clown show. Apparently, they are running a clown show.

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    Reviewed April 30, 2026

    If I could give them a zero I would. I ordered samples and my cats would not eat it at all. They charged me for a subscription I did not sign up for and took the money out of my account. I have been fighting for over a month, and I cannot get a refund. You can not speak to anyone. They only have email and a number you can text. DO NOT BUY FROM THIS COMPANY!

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      Customer ServicePricePunctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsStaff

      Reviewed April 21, 2026

      Beware of this company! I cancelled my Smalls subscription on April 17. Their own rep confirmed in writing that my cancellation was "successfully processed on 04/17." I have the transcript. Days later, they charged me and shipped an order anyway. When I asked why, I was told about an internal "Thursday 8 PM EST processing cutoff." Orders past this cutoff can't be stopped or refunded — even when the cancellation itself is confirmed before the ship date.

      This cutoff isn't disclosed during signup, in the cancellation flow, in the confirmation email, or anywhere on smalls.com. The rep said they were "sorry this wasn't clearer." It isn't unclear. It isn't disclosed at all. A cancellation that doesn't stop the next charge isn't a cancellation. If you sign up, know that the ship date shown on your account is not the real deadline. The real deadline is earlier, and Smalls won't tell you when.

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      Customer ServiceStaff

      Reviewed April 6, 2026

      Amazing food that my cat loves. It actually smells so good, I wouldn't mind a bite. :) It turned around my cat's gut health, from constant diarrhea to a normal, healthy digestive system. Their customer service is superb. When I miscalculated and ran out of food, they got a pack at my door in no time. Highly recommended.

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      Reviewed March 13, 2026

      My cat won't eat any of the food that came. Not even the Bird nip. I can not reach anyone to complain. DON'T BUY INTO THIS. They even automated a payment that I don't recall giving permission for. Don't do it.

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      Reviewed March 3, 2026

      My cat found the food to be inedible, and when I tried to cancel the subscription, they said the food had already been sent and could not be refunded. Now I'm stuck with $112 of food my cat won't eat. Customer service was unhelpful to the point of being obnoxious. I would not recommend ordering food here. The food is expensive, they know many cats will not eat it, and they will not help you in the event of any mistake.

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      Reviewed Feb. 5, 2026

      Very deceptive subscription process! No way to cancel. I had to shut down my credit card to stop the subscription!!! No invoice provided. No packing list. No receipt. STAY AWAY!!!

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      Reviewed Jan. 30, 2026

      Never, EVER, order from this company. They will send you orders you never placed and never issue a refund! Many Better Business complaints made for this issue and they won't refund. I had to cancel my credit card to make sure they will would not charge me in the future for orders I never placed. My cats wouldn't eat the food-- even the outside strays wouldn't touch the food. I am reporting them to my state's Attorney General for deceptive business practices.

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      Reviewed Jan. 29, 2026

      I ordered a sample package for my cats. They did not like the food. I made sure I was not on auto ship. However, I did receive a second shipment. I have found out you are automatically signed up for auto ships. No phone number to call for customer service,...you can text or email. This company is a total scam!

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      Reviewed Jan. 24, 2026

      My cat hated it. Would not even try it. They said they cancelled subscription, but we will see. The smell and texture were not good but that was not my cat's problem. She didn’t want to have anything to do with it. I tried for 2 days.

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