I *have* tried some of the more expensive food at times - but the kitties turn up their noses. The ones I bought were Iams, S/D prescription W/D and Nutro. The S/D they hated, the Nutro - the pieces were too big and they did not like that and the Iams turns out to be not a very high quality food. (so I was told - though it is easy to get because it is made here in Dayton) As for amounts - I give them the same amount of Cat Chow as I did the expensive ones - 1/3 cup in each bowl twice a day.

I did not know that Meow Mix was so high in fat I just know they love it.

At one time, I was giving THREE different foods: Kitten Chow for the babies, diet for Emily and Dylan and regular for skinny Eliot. What a royal pain!! I had to feed twice a day in different rooms. For awhile when the babies were small - it was pretty easy because Eliot ate on the counter top and nobody else would bother - or were not able to jump up. Now - cats are all on the counters

What *IS* a better quality food that is not more expensive in the long run, allows them to eat less and poop less - and is easy to find??? Someone had sent me a comparison link but it was not working. Anyone have such a link??

I may try the Nutro again. Natural Balance - I can't find and the Royal Canin is way too expensive here!! Plus - they are only at the Petstore and not our military store where we shop. I don't get out much and so need something easy to get.

For those who buy the huge bags - what do you store the food in??

I can easily get Iams, Nutro and Eukanuba. Are any of them considered high quality???