Thrive PremiumPlus Salmon & Herring Dry Cat Food: Feeding FAQ

What this food is, in plain terms

Thrive PremiumPlus Salmon & Herring Complete Dry Cat Food is a grain-free, complete dry food for adult cats. The recipe is built on 70% fish content, with herring and salmon balanced alongside sweet potato and potato, plus Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids at 5.6%. It is a complete and balanced meal formulated for cats, and the bag is re-closable. The supplied information does not list a feeding chart, so portion guidance below is about how to use the bag and your cat's condition rather than a fixed scoop number.

Product facts behind the answers

• Thrive PremiumPlus Salmon & Herring Complete Dry Cat Food 1.5kg: 70% fish content, with herring and salmon in the recipe. Explains why fish is the headline protein and why the food suits cats that do well on fish-based diets.

  

• Thrive PremiumPlus Salmon & Herring Complete Dry Cat Food 1.5kg: No cereals, soya, wheat or rice; no artificial colours or flavours; no preservatives; no-GM ingredients. Useful if you are checking the bag against ingredients you prefer to avoid.
• Thrive PremiumPlus Salmon & Herring Complete Dry Cat Food 1.5kg: Essential taurine is added. Taurine is a nutrient cats need, and its presence is stated on the supplied record.
• Thrive PremiumPlus Salmon & Herring Complete Dry Cat Food 1.5kg: Available in 1.5kg and 2 x 1.5kg sizes. Lets you match bag size to how quickly your cat gets through food.

Feeding questions

How much dry cat food should I feed?

The supplied product information does not include a feeding chart or portion table, so there is no manufacturer figure to quote here. Use the bag's own guidance if it is printed on the pack, and judge the amount by your cat's weight, age, activity and body condition. A practical starting point is to weigh the daily portion on kitchen scales rather than scooping by eye, then adjust gradually while watching your cat's waistline and energy. If your cat is a kitten, pregnant, nursing or on a vet-prescribed diet, ask your vet before changing amounts.

Can I feed this to a kitten?

The supplied record describes this as a complete food for adult cats. It does not state kitten suitability, so do not assume it is a kitten food. For kittens, choose a food labelled for growth or ask your vet.

Is fish cat food good for cats?

Fish is a common protein source in cat food, and this recipe uses herring and salmon as its main animal protein. The supplied information says the high protein content comes entirely from fish. Whether fish suits your individual cat is a separate question: some cats eat fish-based food happily, while others do better on a different protein. Introduce any new food gradually and watch for changes in appetite, stool or skin.

Does this food contain grains or common fillers?

The supplied record states no cereals, soya, wheat or rice, and no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives. It also states no-GM ingredients. That is what the record confirms; it does not confirm allergen-free status, so if your cat has a diagnosed allergy, check the full ingredient list on the pack with your vet.

How do I switch my cat to this dry food?

The supplied information does not include a transition schedule, so there is no manufacturer step-by-step to reproduce. A sensible general approach is to mix a small amount of the new food with the current food and increase the proportion over several days, stopping or slowing if your cat shows digestive upset. Cats can be sensitive to sudden changes, so keep the old food available during the switch and make sure fresh water is always available.

How should I store the bag?

The bag is re-closable, which helps limit air and moisture between meals. The supplied record does not give a specific storage temperature or shelf life after opening. Keep the food in a cool, dry place, reseal the bag after each serving, and check the pack's own date and storage instructions. If the food smells stale or looks changed, discard it rather than feeding it.

Practical checks before you buy

A few details decide whether this bag fits your household better than another dry food.

• Bag size: The 1.5kg bag suits a single cat or a trial period; the 2 x 1.5kg option makes sense if you already know the food works and want fewer reorders.
• Protein source: All of the stated protein comes from fish, so this is not the bag for a cat that needs a different protein.
• Life stage: It is described as a complete food for adult cats, so it is not positioned as a kitten or senior-specific formula in the supplied record.
• Ingredient exclusions: If you avoid cereals, soya, wheat, rice, artificial colours or preservatives, the supplied record addresses those points.

When to ask your vet instead of the bag

The supplied information covers ingredients, the adult-cat positioning and the re-closable bag, but it does not give a feeding chart, a transition schedule or a storage temperature. For a cat with a diagnosed condition, a food allergy, or a cat that is pregnant, nursing or underweight, those are veterinary questions rather than label-reading questions. Take the bag's ingredient list to your vet so the advice is based on the actual recipe.