Last Updated on October 8, 2026 by admin
Open Farm is a good premium cat food for owners who care about where ingredients come from. It’s a Toronto-based company that makes complete-and-balanced kibble, wet food and freeze-dried food, uses humanely raised meat and sustainably caught fish, and lets you trace each lot online. The main drawback is price: it costs well above grocery brands, and the grain-free kibble isn’t better than kibble with grains for most cats.
Open Farm at a glance
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who owns it? | Open Farm, a Canadian company headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. It shows B Corp branding on its site. |
| Where is it made? | At partner manufacturing facilities in the United States, Canada and Iceland. Recipes are developed in Canada. |
| Complete and balanced? | Open Farm says all recipes follow AAFCO nutrient profiles. Check each label’s nutritional adequacy statement for the life stage. |
| Sourcing | Partner farms audited for humane animal care; fish caught to Ocean Wise and Seafood Watch standards. |
| Testing | Finished batches are sent to a third-party lab for pathogen testing before bagging. Results can be looked up by lot code. |
| Guarantee | 30-day satisfaction guarantee on purchases from openfarmpet.com or authorized retailers. |
| Price (US site, Oct 2026) | Kibble about $15 for 2 lb up to about $48–52 for 8 lb; wet food about $36–42 per case of 12. |
Source for company facts: Open Farm FAQ and About Us.
Open Farm cat food lines
Grain-free kibble
The core dry line includes Homestead Turkey & Chicken, Wild-Caught Salmon, Pasture-Raised Lamb, Whitefish and Farmstead Duck. Open Farm labels most of these for all life stages (kittens, adults and seniors).
RawMix kibble
RawMix is kibble with a bone broth and freeze-dried raw coating, plus freeze-dried meat chunks mixed in. There are grain-free versions (Open Prairie, Wild Ocean) and a RawMix kitten recipe. It’s aimed at picky eaters and costs more than the plain kibble.
Goodbowl kibble
Goodbowl is the lower-priced line made with grains (brown rice). Chicken or salmon comes first on the label. It’s a reasonable choice if you like the brand’s sourcing but don’t need grain-free.
Wet food
There are four styles: pâtés, Rustic Blends (shredded meat in broth), Morsels in Gravy, and “Tailored Needs” pâtés for weight, digestion and skin and coat. Open Farm says the pâtés are grain- and legume-free and made without carrageenan, corn or soy. Wet food adds water to your cat’s diet, which helps most cats.
Freeze-dried raw, toppers and broths
Freeze-dried raw morsels, fish toppers, bone broths and Kitty Cube treats are best used as toppers or treats. Check whether a particular product is labeled complete and balanced before you feed it as a main meal.
Pros and cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Ingredients traceable by lot, with third-party pathogen testing published | Expensive compared with grocery and most pet-store brands |
| Humane-certified meat and sustainably sourced fish | Most kibble is grain-free, and that has no proven benefit for most cats |
| Wide range of formats: kibble, RawMix, wet, freeze-dried, kitten recipes | Not a veterinary therapeutic diet; “Tailored Needs” recipes don’t replace a prescription food |
| 30-day satisfaction guarantee | Fewer stores carry it than the big brands |
Is Open Farm good for kittens?
Yes, if you pick a recipe labeled for growth or all life stages. Open Farm sells a Chicken & Turkey Grain-Free Kitten Kibble, a RawMix Grain-Free Kitten Kibble and a Kitten Chicken & Salmon Pâté. Several adult kibbles are also labeled for all life stages. Kittens need more calories and protein than adults, so feed by the bag’s kitten chart and weigh your kitten every couple of weeks. Our kitten weight by age chart helps with this. Most cats move to adult food around 12 months; see when cats are considered adults.
Recalls and safety
When we searched FDA’s openFDA enforcement report database in October 2026, it had no entries for Open Farm, and FDA’s current pet food recalls and withdrawals list didn’t include the brand either. Recall lists change, so check the FDA page and your bag’s lot code before you buy in bulk.
Grain-free: does your cat need it?
Usually not. Cats need animal protein, taurine and the right balance of fat, vitamins and minerals. Grain in a complete diet isn’t a problem for most cats. VCA lists beef, fish, chicken and dairy as the foods most often linked to food allergies in cats, not grains. If you like Open Farm but want to save money, the Goodbowl line or a mix of kibble and wet food is a sensible choice. Our guide to cat nutrient needs explains what matters on the label.
Where to buy Open Farm cat food
You can buy it at openfarmpet.com and through authorized online and in-store pet retailers. Use the store locator on Open Farm’s site to find one near you. Open Farm’s guarantee only covers purchases from its own site or authorized retailers, so keep your receipt and avoid unknown third-party marketplace sellers.
Who Open Farm suits
- Good fit: owners who want traceable, humanely sourced ingredients and can afford premium prices; picky eaters who like RawMix or the Rustic Blends; households that want kibble and wet food from one brand.
- Look elsewhere: cats with diagnosed kidney, urinary or GI disease who need a prescription diet; tight budgets; owners who only want grain-free for “health” reasons.
Comparing brands? See our Halo cat food review and Freshpet cat food review.
How to switch to Open Farm
- Days 1–3: about 25% Open Farm, 75% the old food.
- Days 4–6: half and half.
- Days 7–9: about 75% Open Farm.
- Day 10 on: all Open Farm.
Slow down if you see soft stool. Call your vet if your cat vomits repeatedly, has diarrhea for more than a day or two, or stops eating. Cats that stop eating for even a few days can develop serious liver problems.
Open Farm cat food FAQ
Is Open Farm a good cat food brand?
It’s a solid premium brand. The recipes follow AAFCO profiles, sourcing is unusually transparent, and batches are lab-tested. Whether it’s worth the price depends on how much you value sourcing. It isn’t nutritionally better than every cheaper complete-and-balanced food.
Where is Open Farm cat food made?
The company is based in Toronto, Canada. Its food is made at partner facilities in the US, Canada and Iceland.
Has Open Farm cat food been recalled?
We found no Open Farm entries in FDA’s recall listings or openFDA enforcement database as of October 2026. Check the FDA recall page for current information.
What is Open Farm’s return policy?
Open Farm offers a 30-day satisfaction guarantee (refund or exchange) on eligible recipes bought from openfarmpet.com or authorized retailers. The 30 days run from delivery for website orders and from purchase for retail orders.
Is Open Farm wet or dry better?
Wet food gives cats more water, which most cats benefit from. Many owners feed both: wet food for moisture and kibble for convenience and cost.