General FAQS

Is Meow Mix® cat food good for my cat?

Our food products offer complete and balanced nutrition to generally healthy cats of various life stages. The quality and safety of our products are important to us, and they are manufactured and labeled in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. We always suggest checking with your veterinarian for the best feeding advice for your cat’s specific dietary needs.

How many calories are in Meow Mix® cat food?

Caloric information for each Meow Mix® product can be found on the product label. For specific nutrition inquiries, please call us at 877-636-9649, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm ET.

How much Meow Mix ® cat food should I feed my cat?

Feeding guidelines for our Meow Mix® products can be found on the product label. We always suggest checking with your veterinarian for the best feeding advice for your cat’s specific dietary needs.

Is Meow Mix® cat food healthy?

Our food products offer complete and balanced nutrition to generally healthy cats of various life stages. We always suggest checking with your veterinarian for the best feeding advice for your cat’s specific dietary needs.

Is Meow Mix® cat food packaging recyclable?

Our wet food cups are made from #5 plastic, which is generally recyclable within most municipalities. We suggest contacting your local recycler to see if they accept this material.

Our dry food packaging is not considered recyclable at this time. However, we are always evaluating our packaging options and are working on solutions to provide packaging that is more sustainable for the environment in the future.

Is Meow Mix® cat food safe?

The quality and safety of our products are important to us, and our products are manufactured and labeled in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. We always suggest checking with your veterinarian for the best feeding advice for your cat’s specific dietary needs.

How should I store Meow Mix® cat food in my home?

We suggest storing our dry cat food products in a cool, dry location, with a temperature less than 80°F, as excess heat or moisture can cause the nutrients in the products to break down. We also suggest storing in the original bag, so the product information is easily accessible.


For wet cat food storage, we recommend keeping any unused portion covered and refrigerated. Wet cat food should be used within two to three days after opening.
 

What is shelf life of Meow Mix® cat food?

The shelf life of our dry food products is 15 to 18 months from the date of production, as referenced by the Best When Used By date printed on the back of the bag. Our wet cat food varieties have a shelf life of two years from the date of production, as referenced by the Best When Used By date printed on the side of the cup. We do not suggest using our products past the Best When Used By date for the best quality and freshness.

Who makes Meow Mix® cat food?

The J.M. Smucker Company acquired the Meow Mix® brand in March 2015 from Big Heart Pet Brands.

Why do cats like Meow Mix® cat food?

Meow Mix® products offer complete and balanced nutrition to cats of various life stages in delicious flavors they love.