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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The service is very smooth and easy. It's quick to pick the meals, and manage deliveries on the website. Our cat seems to really enjoy all the food. Primarily the fish and poultry. The deliveries and packaging always comes still frozen and in good condition. Only negative, our cat isn't a big fan of the treats.
Response from SmallsSep 18, 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are delighted to know that you find our service to be easy and convenient. We're sorry to hear that the treats weren't a hit, but we truly appreciate your feedback. 💛
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Kristie K.
Sadly going downhill quickly
We subscribed to Smalls last year and while our cats initially liked this food, I believe they recently changed formulas and our cats are no longer fans. On top of that, the customer service and shipping/packing issues are horrendous. If we order a combination of the different flavors/textures, we never get what we ordered. And then, when reporting that to customer service, we get a unsatisfactory response that just makes excuses for the issue. Most recently, I ordered the turkey and chicken in both smooth and ground textures, but just received ground. When reporting that to customer service (only via email or text, no phone), I was told that unforunately, looks like they were just low on the smooth textures and to just use the ground instead. I wasn't offered a refund, and I find that so unacceptable. No other company would send something other than what I ordered and expect ME to pay for it. I'm not sure what's going on with this company but there are certainly issues internally. I just refuse to pay a premium for this food and get zero service when there's a problem.
Response from SmallsSep 18, 2023
Hi Kristie! Thank you for flagging these concerns with us! We truly value your feedback and apologize for the recent difficulties you've experienced with your orders and customer service. This is not the experience we aim to provide, and we're committed to making things right.
Regarding your recent order, we do send out heads-up emails to customers prior to any order processing. In these heads-up emails, we note any inventory shortages that may impact your order. In the most recent email, it should have been noted that our stock of Smooth Bird recipes was low and could not be guaranteed. If we don't hear back about any preferred substitutions or postponements, our warehouse team is instructed to make the best available substitution. If you didn't receive this info in your heads-up email, could you kindly send it our way? That way, we can make sure to highlight it with our communications team.
I've taken a look at your account, and I see that you were indeed refunded for the discrepancy. Going forward, we'll do our best to ensure better communication and accuracy in your orders.
In the fall, you can expect to see our new recipes in your Smalls box. We'll send you an email a week before your first order with the new recipes, along with a link to more information about the ingredients and recipes. If you ever have any concerns or questions, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're here to assist you.
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Svetlana
Love smalls
Love smalls! Our two kitties Crème Brulee and Earl Gray are thoroughly enjoying eating it. Their favorites are chicken and turkey flavors. The service is also awesome and very human-friendly (easy to navigate, clear instructions and advice, fun emails) Everything arrives nicely packaged and frozen & right on time.
Response from SmallsSep 18, 2023
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that Crème Brulee and Earl Gray (Those names are adorable!) are loving their Smalls. We're also thrilled that you're enjoying the experience with us. If there's ever anything you need, just give us a shout! 😻
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Anthony
Tried it myself…
Food's all natural -- I tried it myself -- cattos definitely gave a disapproving look. Took them a couple weeks to get used to it, they were used to processed canned food their whole lives. But now they lick their bowls completely clean. Customer service and packaging are great too.
Response from SmallsSep 17, 2023
Thank you for sharing your experience! It's not uncommon for cats to take a bit of time to adjust, especially if they're used to processed food, but we're glad they've come around! 💛
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Sara
6-Month Old Kitten Loves It!
I have a kitten that was fed a raw diet in his first home, so we wanted to find something with a similar freshness for him! He gets a mix of Smalls and kitten kibble each day, and he loves it, especially the chicken meal! Bonus points for no nauseating smell that you get with canned food.
Response from SmallsSep 17, 2023
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're glad to know that the freshness and quality are meeting your expectations. 💛
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Melissa
Only food that helped our senior cat!
Overall very happy with this food! We have four fur babies, all with different tastes and dietary needs - and this seems to be working for everyone! Three of our cats love the food and one just needs a little treat encouragement on top and then she eats it too. The best thing is that our senior cat had been struggling with chronic diarrhea for nearly 8 months. She was essentially diagnosed with kitty IBS and None of the remedies or special food from the vet was helping her. I care about quality food and decided to give Smalls a try and it’s actually helped her, which is a huge win for us!!
Response from SmallsSep 17, 2023
Thank you for sharing your experience! 💛
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tami
Great for my senior cat
No more throwing up for my senior cat, Miss Fatty. She gets so excited for her mealtimes now and loves the different flavors. Her hair is really soft and shiny.
The delivery box includes insulation that melts when placed under the water in the sink. The dry ice evaporates and the ice packs are donated and/or reused.
Response from SmallsSep 17, 2023
That's amazing news! We're thrilled to hear that Miss Fatty is doing so well on Smalls. It sounds like she's truly thriving and enjoying her meals. 😻
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Martha P.
Happy Kitty!
Our thirteen year old cat LOVES Ground Other Bird (Turkey) and the Catnip Chill treats! It is not messy or fragrant (like canned cat food).
She is more active and more satisfied.
We like the idea that her food is healthy and tasty.
Response from SmallsSep 17, 2023
Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience! 💛