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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2026
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Horrible customer service. Cancelled my subscription.
Response from SmallsJan 23, 2026
We’re very sorry to hear about your experience. We aim to provide helpful, timely support for every customer, and it’s clear we fell short in this instance. We appreciate your feedback — it helps us improve our service.
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Brandi S.
I wanted healthier options of food for Reaper, Drago, Geralt and Lucy
I wanted healthier options of food for our 4 cats after the passing of our beloved feline from chronic kidney disease. I feel the dry food has caused this disease. One of the 4 cats is 16 and is facing the same fate as her predecessor. It’s been a few months now and she may as well be 6 vs 16 years old. Everything has change for the better. She is gaining weight, pooping normal and her fur has returned to its shiny coat. She’s picking on the 3 younger cats again! We have three younger ones, ages 5, 4 & 3. The older of this group has always had stomach problems and been on the lighter side. Lots of gas and pooping issues. He is now gaining weight, no more gas or bowel issues. He yells for this food, all of them literally yell for the food. They have all become food monsters at this point. The younger two were a bit chunky prior, but now they’re thinning down and much more active. Everyone has some kind of unfounded energy that was missing before. Our cats definitely loved this change. They have their favorites and I am able to easily switch the flavors up on every order to cater to their tastes. I have had zero issues changing my order dates or the items in the box. They have all arrived frozen with no problems. I may need a second job to keep up with costs since we have so many cats lol, but I can’t imagine trying to take this away from them. The health benefits I have seen over the last few months in all of them make me wish we always had options like this. My beloved cat may have lived longer with this healthier options and I’m hoping this younger group doesn’t face the same chronic diseases that their predecessors did caused from the pet food industry.
Response from SmallsAug 13, 2025
Thank you so much for sharing your story. Our hearts go out to you for the loss of your beloved cat to chronic kidney disease. We understand the pain of that experience and your desire to prevent it from happening again.
We are so incredibly moved and thrilled to hear about the profound transformation in all four of your cats! It's amazing that your 16-year-old is now acting like she's 6, gaining weight, and has a shiny coat. And to hear that your 5-year-old's chronic stomach issues and gas have resolved is a testament to the power of a healthy diet.
We're also glad that your two younger cats are getting the nutrition they need and that they all have so much energy now. We understand that Smalls can be a bit pricey, but we're so glad you've made it a health priority for them.
Your feedback on our service, from delivery to order changes, is also greatly appreciated. We're committed to providing the best food and service for your cats. Thank you for sharing your story with us 😻
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Erica
Not recommended if you need specific delivery instructions
I would not recommend smalls if you live in an area where specific delivery instructions need to be followed (in my instance, I can buzz people in through the intercom if they select my apartment number. There are secure lockers inside the apartment complex, and cameras in the hallway so packages can be left anywhere inside the building. However, the delivery services smalls partners with have consistently left my packages outside of the complex where there is full public access - and I don’t have issues with any other carrier).
I have made two orders with the company. After the first order, I requested that a delivery note may be added due to the fact that my package was left outside the apartment complex and was missing by the time I returned home. Thankfully, they sent a replacement at no extra cost and updated my address to reflect the request.
I received a photo of the delivery for my second order and the package was left in the exact same spot it was stolen last time. Smalls works with third party delivery services so they’re unable to leave specific delivery instructions to be followed. This time, I refused the replacement as it’s a recurring theme and I am down $200 due to a faulty system process. Again, not recommended.
Response from SmallsJan 23, 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re very sorry to hear about the repeated delivery issues — we completely understand how frustrating this must be.
While we work with third-party carriers to ensure timely delivery, we recognize that this can sometimes fall short of our customers’ expectations for specific instructions. We truly appreciate your patience and feedback, and we’re reviewing these situations internally to see how we can better support safe deliveries in secure locations.
We’re glad we were able to send a replacement previously, but we understand your decision given the recurrence. Your input is valuable and helps us identify improvements for the future.
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Jodi F.
Having a great product for my cat
Having a great product for my cat. She loves the wet food. But she hasn’t gained any weight. Great communication with my delivery. Wonderful packaging of products.
Response from SmallsAug 13, 2025
That's wonderful to hear that your cat loves the food and that you're happy with our communication and packaging!
We understand your concern about your cat not gaining weight. While Smalls is a highly nutritious and calorie-dense food, it's possible that your cat is not eating enough to gain weight. We always recommend consulting with your veterinarian!
We are committed to helping your cat gain weight, and we would be happy to work with you and your veterinarian to create a meal plan that meets your cat's specific needs.
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Stephanie D.
Serious Shipping & Communication Failures Putting My Cat’s Health at Risk
I’ve been a loyal Smalls customer because my cat, Sake, thrives on their food and refuses most other brands. Two weeks ago on a Sunday, I contacted Smalls about a delayed shipment. When it finally arrived a couple of days late, the food was room temperature and unsafe to feed, so I had to throw it away.
After finally getting in contact with them 3 days after trying to reach them they promised a replacement that would arrive that same week. When I checked the tracking I noticed it was scheduled for two weeks later. I contacted them immediately and still to this day no response. Since then, my cat has eaten far less than usual. Cats who don’t eat properly are at risk of serious health issues so this delay is not just inconvenient , it’s dangerous.
I’ve explained this to Smalls multiple times, but they go days without responding to my emails, and when they do, it’s with generic replies and no urgency to fix the problem.
At the time of writing this, it’s been two full weeks and the issue is still not resolved. I’ve been left scrambling to find emergency food she will eat, and I’ve completely lost trust that Smalls can deliver their product reliably or communicate in a timely, responsible way.
I expected better from a premium pet food company. If you rely on Smalls for your cat’s health, be aware that their shipping and customer service can fail you when you need them most.
I do believe in this brand. I think they have high quality food that my cat really enjoys, but it's really a shame this customer service is not helpful.
Response from SmallsJan 23, 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We sincerely apologize for the delays and the impact this has had on Sake’s meals — we understand how stressful and concerning this must be for you, and it is never our intention to leave our customers without support.
Our team strives to ensure each shipment arrives safely and on time, and we take instances like this very seriously. While we work with third-party carriers, we also know we must communicate clearly and promptly whenever an issue arises. Your feedback highlights exactly where we need to improve, and we’re reviewing this situation internally to prevent similar occurrences.
We’re grateful for your trust in our food and your loyalty to Smalls. Thank you again for your patience and for letting us know how we can do better.
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D. E.
The smalls Customer Service team is…
The smalls Customer Service team is more than just a company. They showed me a lot of love and respect in the passing of my family Cat. I didn’t expect them to care so much as to send me a personalized email with condolences and sympathy for the loss of my beloved Cat. They took great interest and concern to express their heartfelt condolences to me and my family. I truly appreciate that act of kindness, it did my heart good to receive their letter of condolences. A company like this that treats you more like a person rather than a customer or a number on their order form. I truly respect that and will continue to refer friends and family with pets to Smalls for their personal interaction with me. Thank you once again to the Smalls team.
Response from SmallsAug 13, 2025
Thank you so much for sharing your heartfelt message. We were truly moved to hear how much our team's condolences meant to you.
We believe that being a part of Smalls means more than just providing cat food. It means showing care, love, and respect for every pet and every pet parent, especially during life's most difficult moments. We are so grateful to have you as a customer, and we will continue to provide you with the best possible service.
Thank you again for your kind words and for your commitment to referring friends and family.
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Kari P.
Our Savannah loves Smalls
Our Savannah, MJ, was struggling with coat issues and constant itching while on a kibble diet with some freeze-dried morsels mixed in. After seeing an ad for Smalls, we decided to give it a try. MJ went crazy for their Bird recipe! For a cat who always snubbed treats, she can’t get enough of Smalls’ treats. Since switching, her fur has grown back in areas she was over-licking, she’s shed some extra pounds (she was quite the chonky girl!), and her energy levels are through the roof.
Response from SmallsAug 13, 2025
That's fantastic news! We're so thrilled to hear about MJ's incredible transformation. It's wonderful that her fur has grown back, she's shed some extra pounds, and her energy levels are through the roof.
We are also so glad that she loves the Bird recipe and the treats. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful story with us 😻
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Cathie M.
Such great food for our cats
Such great food for our cats! Less stinky poo, and they love most every flavor.
Response from SmallsAug 13, 2025
That's wonderful to hear! We're so glad that you're happy with our food and that your cats love most every flavor. Thank you for your feedback 😻