Alternatives to Whiskas

Alternatives to Whiskas: 10 better-rated foods

Whiskas averages 57/100 across 34 products on the PetFoodRate independent A–E methodology. Here are 10 better-rated foods worth considering, picked across species and food type.

In short

The best-rated alternative to Whiskas in our database is Orijen Cat & Kitten (94/100, grade A), versus Whiskas's 57/100 average. Below are 10 foods scored higher than Whiskas, one per species + food-type pairing, ranked on our independent A–E method.

34 Whiskas products graded
57/100 average score
10 better-rated alternatives

The Whiskas profile across 5 criteria

Across the 34 Whiskas products we graded, the brand is strongest on "Few undesirables" and weakest on "Ingredient transparency". That weakest axis is usually where the alternatives below pull ahead.

  • Protein quality C 58/100
  • Nutritional balance C 58/100
  • Few undesirables B 74/100
  • Ingredient transparency D 44/100
  • Species fit C 62/100

Average of the A–E sub-scores across every graded Whiskas product. See it product by product →

Our Whiskas alternative picks

  1. #1
    A

    Top dry food for cats outside Whiskas.

    Orijen Cat & Kitten
    94/100
  2. #2
    A

    Top treats for cats outside Whiskas.

    Thrive ProReward 100% Poulet
    90/100
  3. #3
    A

    Top dry food for cats outside Whiskas.

    Orijen Six Fish Cat
    92/100
  4. #4
    B

    Top treats for cats outside Whiskas.

    Dreamies Saumon Cat Treats
    78/100
  5. #5
    B

    Top treats for cats outside Whiskas.

    Dreamies Poulet Cat Treats
    78/100
  6. #6
    A

    Top wet food for cats outside Whiskas.

    Applaws Natural Tuna Fillet
    87/100
  7. #7
    A
  8. #8
    B
  9. #9
    B
  10. #10
    B

    Top wet food for cats outside Whiskas.

    Terra Felis Famousse Dinde
    83/100

How we select alternatives to Whiskas

For each species + food type combination represented in the Whiskas range, we identify the highest-scored product from a competing brand. The A–E score synthesises five criteria: protein quality, overall nutritional balance, absence of undesirable additives, ingredient transparency, and species fit. No sponsorship can change a product's score — the methodology is applied uniformly across the catalog.

Want to dig into a specific alternative? Each card above points to that product's dedicated /alternatives/<product>/ page, which adds cheaper-per-kg sub-rankings and other food-type options for the same species.

Full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to Whiskas?

In our database the best-rated alternative to Whiskas is Orijen Cat & Kitten, scoring 94/100 (grade A) versus Whiskas's 57/100 average. We list 10 better-graded picks in total, one for each species and food type Whiskas sells.

Why look for alternatives to Whiskas?

Whiskas averages 57/100 on the PetFoodRate independent methodology across 34 products we've scored, and scores lowest on transparency. Buyers searching for alternatives typically want higher protein quality, fewer undesirable additives, better ingredient transparency, or a better species fit.

How are these alternatives selected?

For each food type and species in the Whiskas catalogue, we pick the top-scored food from a different brand. Scoring covers five criteria: protein quality, nutritional balance, undesirables, transparency, and species adaptability. No sponsored brand ever changes its score.

Are these alternatives cheaper than Whiskas?

Cheaper-per-kg picks are flagged inside each individual product alternative page. Open any product card below to see its dedicated /alternatives/<product>/ page where the cheaper-per-kg sub-list sits alongside the higher-scored picks.