<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>PetFoodRate Blog</title><description>Independent pet food ratings from A to E. Brand reviews, species guides, ingredient deep-dives.</description><link>https://petfoodrate.com/</link><language>en</language><item><title>How much does dog food actually cost per day (the calculation nobody makes)</title><link>https://petfoodrate.com/blog/dog-food-cost-guide/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://petfoodrate.com/blog/dog-food-cost-guide/</guid><description>The real cost of dog food per day and per month. Royal Canin, Orijen, Pedigree: we compare everything with actual rations and vet costs.</description><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>dog</category><category>budget</category><category>cost</category><category>comparison</category><author>Theo Blanchard</author></item><item><title>Whiskas vs Felix: the honest truth about supermarket cat food</title><link>https://petfoodrate.com/blog/whiskas-vs-felix-honest-truth/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://petfoodrate.com/blog/whiskas-vs-felix-honest-truth/</guid><description>Whiskas vs Felix: the honest truth about supermarket cat food</description><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>whiskas vs felix</category><category>whiskas review</category><category>felix review</category><category>supermarket cat food</category><author>Sophie Lefevre</author></item><item><title>Pedigree honest review: why the best-selling dog food scores D</title><link>https://petfoodrate.com/blog/pedigree-honest-review/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://petfoodrate.com/blog/pedigree-honest-review/</guid><description>Pedigree Vital Protection scores D (42/100). Corn first, 4% beef, colorants. We break down the composition and show better alternatives.</description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>pedigree</category><category>review</category><category>dog</category><category>supermarket</category><author>Theo Blanchard</author></item><item><title>Best cat food 2026: our independent A to E ranking</title><link>https://petfoodrate.com/blog/best-cat-food-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://petfoodrate.com/blog/best-cat-food-2026/</guid><description>Best cat food 2026: our independent A to E ranking</description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>best cat food 2026</category><category>top cat food brands</category><category>cat food rating</category><author>Clara Bell</author></item><item><title>Best cat kibble 2026: our independent ranking from A to E</title><link>https://petfoodrate.com/blog/best-cat-kibble-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://petfoodrate.com/blog/best-cat-kibble-2026/</guid><description>The 10 best dry cat foods rated A by PetFoodRate. 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We break it down with actual data.</description><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>grain-free</category><category>dog</category><category>studies</category><category>FDA</category><author>Max Kowalski</author></item><item><title>Royal Canin vs Hill&apos;s: the honest comparison your vet won&apos;t make</title><link>https://petfoodrate.com/blog/royal-canin-vs-hills-honest-comparison/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://petfoodrate.com/blog/royal-canin-vs-hills-honest-comparison/</guid><description>Royal Canin scores C (58/100), Hill&apos;s scores B (72/100). 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