Big Pet Food prioritizes profits over cat health and they pack cat food with preservatives and fillers. Smalls believes cats deserve better and uses natural ingredients and added vitamins and minerals in our food. Our recipes are cooked with minimal processing. After cooking, our recipes are then frozen to maximize freshness and shipped off to happy cats across the country.
Smalls (smalls.com) has 3,851 customer reviews on Five Star Index, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5.
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smalls.com
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Pet Stores
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2026
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GREAT company and fantastic service. Unfortunately our cats could not transition, but I highly recommend Smalls to other people whose cats own them. Of course, you don't own the cat. The cat owns you.
Response from SmallsSep 16, 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with our company and service, even though our food wasn't the right fit for your cats.
You've perfectly captured the dynamic of pet ownership—we all know who the real boss is! We appreciate you recommending us to other cat parents who are owned by their felines. We wish you and your cats all the best!
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Fran
I didn't experience any problems with…
I didn't experience any problems with your company.You're very prompt in getting back and the delivery was well packed.
It's just that I have 2 kittens.And if I wanted to keep this going it's quite expensive; plus I'd like to give my kittens variety because they're really very good about different flavors and different types of food. The other food that I get for them i try to make sure I get the healthier brands. I know it doesn't compare to the type of food you are making which is fresh food and definitely better for them; I'm sure. I have two small dogs as well and we also tried Farmer Dogs. They were also very expensive but that food my dog's did not like at all. And it's probably because I didn't start them out on it as puppies.I believe that you'd have to start your animals out right away with the type of food that you sell and the type of food that they sell for dogs. But my
dogs are 12 and 9. Anyway needless to say we canceled it and would have canceled it anyway because it was very expensive.
Before these types of foods were ever introduced I had a cat that lived twenty one years and only had 1 UTI.
So i think.
It's a great thing having healthier food for pets.But just like for people trying to stay healthier;everything is so expensive right down to medicine.So anyway I said my peace. If I do decide to order from your company it'll be intermittently.I don't want that to be the only thing that they have day after day, month after month, year after year.
Response from SmallsSep 16, 2025
Thank you so much for your honest feedback. I'm glad to hear that you had a positive experience with our team and delivery.
I completely understand your concerns about cost, especially with two kittens, two dogs, and the goal of providing variety. Fresh, human-grade food is indeed a significant investment. You're also right that starting animals on fresh food early can make a big difference.
It's wonderful that your previous cat lived to be 21 with only one UTI. That's a testament to the care you've provided over the years. You've hit on a very real point—just as with people, a healthier lifestyle for our pets often comes at a higher price.
We are here for you whenever you decide to order again. It's a great idea to provide your kittens with a variety of foods, and using our food intermittently is a perfect way to do that. We're happy to be a part of their diet, whether it's full-time or just for a special treat.
Please feel free to reach out anytime you need us.
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Amy M.
Customer service was robotic
Customer service was extremely unhelpful, cold and mechanical. Refused to help me with an order I needed cancelled which was in warehouse BUT not shipped. Understandable there is timelines, but my situation was not common. Refused to reroute my order, cancel my order or toss my order in the garbage- anything beside getting to me… offered no help - just kept telling me there is nothing they could do.
I love love the product and hoped to be a lifetime customer… but the customer service felt robotic, inhuman, and without compassion… and that’s not something I feel safe supporting - will not be and customer any longer
Response from SmallsSep 24, 2025
We’re so sorry to hear about your experience — that’s never the feeling we want anyone to walk away with. We absolutely understand how frustrating it can be when something urgent or unusual comes up and the timing doesn’t align with our processing system.
Because our fresh food is highly perishable and ships frozen, once an order is packed and in the warehouse, we aren’t able to safely reroute, cancel, or redirect it without risking spoilage. That’s why our team offered options within those food safety and logistical constraints, even though we understand that may not have felt helpful in your situation.
That said, your feedback is extremely valuable. Rest assured, we have taken care of this situation with you to provide a resolution in our inbox.
We’re truly grateful you’ve loved the food itself, and while we’re saddened you no longer feel comfortable continuing with us, we appreciate you taking the time to share your honest feedback. It helps us improve both our processes and how we support the people — and cats — who trust us.
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john V.
my cats won't eat your food and I can't…
my cats won't eat your food and I can't get out of my contract with smalls. I have to go to my bank to stop payment, and this will cost me more money. It would be nice if you had customer service !
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Tina
cats did not like this food - cat throwing up for 4 hours after trying the smooth fish
I initially wanted to try a "fresher" cat food that may help minimize hair balls etc. which hopefully all 3 of my cats would like. I ordered the sampler pack based on the quiz and completely missed the fine print (vaguely) stating that the 10 samples I was trying would turn into a 43 item order and auto charge/ship with no time to cancel once the notification came through. I have not found one kind that my cats like.. the only one they seemed interested in was the "smooth fish" but none of them had more than a few bites. One of my cats got very sick for about 4 hours vomiting after trying the smooth fish. Now I have a freezer of 45 food packs that I cannot feed my cats.
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Linda
Wonderful product
Wonderful product - had no problems transitioning my cat over. He absolutely loves this food!
Response from SmallsSep 16, 2025
That's wonderful to hear! We are so happy that your cat loves our food and that the transition was smooth. Thanks so much for sharing your positive experience!
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MH
Unreliable Delivery
After almost two years of my cats enjoying this cat food and of me enjoying the quality of the food and the convenience of having it delivered, I’m done. For the past several months, the orders have been delivered late and in questionable condition. The boxes have been damaged and the food has partially thawed. The first couple of times, I thought it was a temporary glitch so I didn’t contact the company. However, the last few times (including the current order which has not been delivered yet), I have communicated with the company and was assured that this problem was being investigated. Late deliveries are a problem because of what it takes to transition your cats to different food. One of my cats has intestinal issues if the transition is too fast. I just cancelled my subscription, and it’s a shame.
Response from SmallsSep 17, 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience and for being a loyal customer for almost two years. We are so sorry to hear about the ongoing issues you've had with late and damaged deliveries. That is completely unacceptable, and we understand your frustration.
We take your feedback very seriously and are actively working with our logistics partners to address these shipping issues. We know that consistent, reliable delivery is crucial for cats with sensitive stomachs, and we deeply regret that we failed to meet your expectations.
It's a shame to see you go, and we would love the opportunity to win back your trust in the future. We're confident that we can resolve these issues, and if you ever decide to try us again, please reach out to us directly. We would be more than happy to make it right for you and your cats.
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Melinda
I have 2 cats who have never agreed on…
I have 2 cats who have never agreed on a food until now. They have gobbled up every flavor and though it initially seemed expensive it wasn't that much more than the wet cat food I was giving them when I did the math and it's a hell of alot fresher and has better ingredients. Worth it for my fur babies.
Response from SmallsSep 16, 2025
That's wonderful to hear! It's a huge win when two cats can finally agree on a food, and we're thrilled that they love every single flavor.
You're right—when you look at the quality of the ingredients and how fresh the food is, the cost difference often isn't as much as it seems. Knowing that you're giving your fur babies something so fresh and healthy makes all the difference.
We're so happy to have found a food that works for both of your cats!