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from Oklahoma on 4/13/2008
My Bengal cats are very active and require high protein diets. Since being on this brand, I have noticed that my cats maintain their weight well.
from Tallahassee, Florida on 4/3/2008
My cats get canned food at night and dry in the morning. They love the food and I have very few throw ups or hairballs, good coats, healthy cats.
from Illinois on 3/24/2008
I have a diabetic cat who has been on strictly canned food.I came across this product and it sounded different then most.I felt my cat need a variety and would use this as a in between meal treat.Didn't end up that way.He was eating only this food and not the canned was lethargic(sluggish,sleepy) drinking too much water.His blood glucose was beginning to go up in just 2 days.It may be natural and low carb no grains but as I found out by his behavior it was the wrong food for my cat and for his diabetes.Just because I thought he needed a variety.
Cats are natural carnivores so canned is best and cat stays hydrated.I'll stick with the canned Evo and other canned meat products for my cat.
from NYC,NY on 3/16/2008
My cat had trouble digesting other dry cat food,but seems to be holding this down nicely.
from Palm Springs, Ca on 2/18/2008
After being a Eukanuba costumer for a long time I became interested in Evo Innova dry for one of my four cats was becoming increasingly overweight. I decided to try it. I introduced it very slow (four week period. My cats loved this food, but they still experienced a period of diarrhea at first. The chubby one actually started losing some weight, but I had to discontinue due to one of the other cats getting a bad skin reaction to this food. I'm back to feeding Eukanuba again and the overweight cat is bigger than ever. I am considering giving it a try again, but this time keep the allergic cat in a separate area while I feed the other cats.
from Manhattan Beach CA on 2/8/2008
There is a distinct difference in the health of my three cats who have different lifestyles, personalities and ages. Although all are female, that is about the only thing they have in common. EXCEPT - they all love this food and when this is their exclusive diet, their coats, energy, eyes, level of affection and contentment all improve.
from Philadelphia, PA on 2/4/2008
I have been feeding my Ragdolls both wet (Wellness Grain Free Varieties) and dry food since I got them. Unfortunately, my cats were not too fond of the Raw Instinct Grain Free Dry Food I was feeding them, so I started feeding them Innova EVO Dry Food. Within 24-48 hours both cats had horrible stinky diarrhea. Thinking it was partially my fault because I did not do the recommended gradual change over of food, I kept both cats on it for several months. After several trips to the vet with negative stool samples and antibiotic treatment the diarrhea eventually became less frequent, but did not entirely cease and the strong stool odor continued. I live in a one bedroom apartment and couldn't take it anymore! It was terrible! Thankfully, I found this site and read the reviews and was glad to hear that I was not the only one experiencing this problem with Innova EVO Dry Food. I immediately switched to Wellness Dry Food (gradually this time) and the diarrhea and stinky stool has completely disappeared. Yeah, it's a miracle!! No more stinky diarrhea!!
from Redwood City, CA on 1/6/2008
I cannot tell you how amazing EVO has been for my pets. Out of three cats, one had chronic colitis, the second had foul-smelling loose stools, and the third struggled with constipation. I have tried EVERY natural food on the market - trust me, I do not exaggerate here - and the only one that has worked for all three cats is EVO.
This has been a struggle for some time, as two of the cats are recently adopted; they are the reason I've had to research a better food choice (though I've always fed the all-natural, by-product free varieties). After painstaking trial and error, I believed the new cat's colitis was caused by a fish allergy - so I went with Natura's "Chicken and Rice" formula. The colitis cleared up, but the stool smell was still horrendous! When I adopted the kitten, he had terrible cow patty stools! And they smelled rank as well. I'm talking open up all doors and windows and burn incense rank.
If the kitten was allergic to the only food my other new adoption could handle, what was I to do! Do you realize how hard it is to find an alternative natural food without fish? VERY! So, biting the bullet and figuring "what if it's the grains and not the meat protein that's causing the problems," I tried EVO. It was the best choice I have made in this ordeal. All three cats tolerate it with NO PROBLEMS. Their stool smell is BETTER - by far - as if what they were not breaking down properly before (grains, in this case) is actually digested and properly absorbed now.
I cannot stress it enough - EVO is an amazing food. My cats are all happier and healthier - not to mention they love the flavor! I'm so relieved to have found it.
from Southern Arizona, USA on 1/6/2008
I bought the book "Whole Health for Happy Cats" and after reading it, and then the ingredients on my indoor cat's food, I decided to try EVO. She LOVES it! Her coat is beautiful and she has so much energy. EVO is also very affordable, we're both quite satisfied.
from Las Vegas Nevada on 1/4/2008
Excellent food for one cat. Other diabetic cat had an alergic reaction. This may not hold true for all diabetic cats.
from Orange County on 12/23/2007
I had been looking for a better food for my cat. She will only eat dry food. Innova Evo had been highly recommended by my vet. After analyzing the ingredients and testing it on my cat I must say my cat has a winner. She loves it. I love it. I would most definitely recommend this product.
from Portland, OR on 12/10/2007
I have a two year old cat and a kitten I just adopted. I like that Innova Evo works for both and I don't have to worry about them getting into each other's food.
We have gone through many food changes with my two year old. He has had vomiting problems since he was a kitten. He is doing great on Evo. Both of their fur has a soft sheen to it. My kitten had an overgrowth of bacteria in her intestines when I rescued her; The probiotics in Evo cleared this up also.
Neither of their excrement smells any better or worse from using this food, but they do go less than they used to.
I work at a pet store that doesn't sell this food. But I choose to go buy my food elsewhere and not get a discount.
from N. Granby, CT on 11/21/2007
Our cat loves this dry food. However, one drawback has been the food seems to lose the kibble shape and we end up with a powdery grain in the bag. [...]
from Peoria, Il on 11/12/2007
Our cats both really like the Evo. They had no difficulty gradually switching over from their old food. Being grain-free is also important to us and we both noticed an improvement in their coats luster. Both cats are as active and happy as ever!
from Harrisburg, PA on 11/11/2007
I found EVO by researching all natural dry foods specifically for my 7 year diabetic cat Supie. I was having a hard time regulating Supie using the insulin and diet my vet had suggested which was Hills W/D. I had not had a good experience in the past with HILLS food so was not real excited about him being on that. But I had also never had a diabetic cat before. After a year, Supie just was not feeling well and was not responding well to the HILLS. I realized that diet was so important for diabetic cats. Most vets (including mine) say more carbs for diabetic cats for blood sugar, but my Supie always did better on a higher protein (people protein food) diet. I started him out on a sample bag of EVO and he went nuts for it. After 2 weeks I noticed a difference in his eating habits, his coat and his sugar seemed to level out. He was more active. My other two cats also love it and for over 2 years now, they have all three eaten EVO. The results are noticeable. They eat less, have shinier coats, better bowel movements and Supie's sugar is leveling out more and more. He loves this food. Great product!
from Central Valley, California on 10/29/2007
EVO is the only way to feed your pets
from San Rafael, CA on 10/27/2007
I work for a vet and this is by far the best food you can your cats. The other (cheaper, mass produced) foods are taking a horrible toll on cat health (diabetes, etc). My cats were on another organic brand, didn't care for it so much, and when I brought Evo home, they actually ate around the other food and won't eat anything else now. Improved coats, more energy, and their eyes even look clearer & brighter. Great food! I recommend it to everyone.
from Grand Junction, Colorado on 10/22/2007
The high protein formula is great for my 2 year old indoor/outdoor cat. He loves it and I keep his dish full to eat as he pleases. My 11 year old cat is on the lite cat food and loves it as well. She has to be limited to 1/2 cup per day or she would eat until she pops!
from Boston, MA on 10/19/2007
My cats range in age from 1 year to 13 years old and Evo gives each one of them what they need. I have taken nutrition classes and this is the best dry food you can feed your cat. Other cat food contains a lot of carbohydrates/wheat products that cats were not made to need or digest.
from Norfolk, NE on 10/17/2007
Amy gets a ground turkey and egg breakfast, various vegetable based snacks during the day and for her evening meal she gets Evo. When we go camping we try not to vary her diet, but she is happy with an Evo only diet.
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from Aldie, VA on 10/16/2007
My cats love it. It smells like it would be tasty to the cats. The dry food helps prevent plaque buildup on their teeth, but, still provides high protein for a cat's natural diet. I love how this product is also grain free and doesn't have all the carb-fillers like other brands that fill a cat up, but isn't healthy for them (making them fat and sluggish). My cats have high energy, low fat, love to play, have shiny coats, less shedding and LOVE their food thanks to Innova EVO!
from Liberal, Kansas on 10/14/2007
My cat is older and in the past few years I have taken her to the vet numerous times because she throws up her food; plus she is very picky. I have tried so many foods and finally this one seems to agree with her. It does not make her sick and she actually comes to the back door begging for it. Thank you Inova for a great product that my cat loves and I know it is good for her.
from Ga on 10/7/2007
My cat is very picky and she likes canned food the best, but will pick at this until eventually it's gone. I will keep buying it just because it's better for her that normal grocery store cat food.
from chicago on 10/4/2007
Bag is open so I will have to try to find a charity to give it to.
from Mnahttan Beach, California on 9/30/2007
All three of my cats love this food. They are different ages and different backgrounds (stray, rescue and purchase). They seem to be more playful and affectionate and funny after eating this food!
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from Guatemala, Central America on 9/26/2007
I've been a cat owner all my life, this is the second time I use this food and I'm really happy with the results. My cat loves it, her body is full of muscle and her coat is as shiny as it could be. I had to hide the bag because if she finds it she will tear it up and eat it.
from Vallejo, CA on 9/13/2007
I like to feed my cats a varied diet so that they get a wide variety of nutrients. Unfortunately one of my cats won't eat canned or wet food and will only eat certain varieties of kibble. I'm constantly looking for new brands of kibble that she will eat so that I can rotate them into her diet.
My cat absolutely loves the Innova Evo food. Everytime I offer this food she gobbles it down. I like that it contains a large percentage of meat protein compared to its carbohydrate content. I also like the improvement in the appearance of my cat's coat since I started rotating it into her diet. Her coat has always had a rough texture when compared to my other cats, but since she started eating the Evo dry food her coat is soft and fluffy.
The Innova Evo kibble has one con. I'm not thrilled that potato is the main carbohydrate in this kibble. I'd prefer to feed my cat a kibble without potato toxins.
If this kibble didn't contain potatoes I would feed it as my cat's primary food, but as it stands I feed this food every third bag. I recommend the Innova Evo kibble, it is an excellent food.
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from Orange County on 9/7/2007
I am very happy with this product. My cat loves it. I am impressed with the lack of grain in this product. We cat people must be so careful with food
for our loved ones. After reviewing this product I decided to get it. I am so glad I did.
from Leominster, MA 01453 on 9/3/2007
I bought this after trying the Wellness dry food because I didn't think they liked it all that much and it has a strong odor, but they never once threw up while on that. I read the evaluations of others on the Innova product and bought it based on its good rating. For some reason my cants (mother and son) just canot tolerate it and are vomiting again. I'll stick with Wellness for them. I'm sure it's a high quality product as it's ratings are impressive.The ONLY reason I would not recommend it is based on the experience of my older cats.
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from Nashville, TN on 8/23/2007
I changed my cats to this grain-free food after I found that one of my cats had diabetes. I started doing a lot of research about cat anatomy, proper diet, and particularly about diabetic cats. I have 4 cats of various ages. After changing to the Innova Evo, my diabetic cat has more stable blood sugar levels, and has so much more energy! (I give her a little of the canned at shot time, otherwise I keep the dry out all the time.) All of my cats have beautiful glossy coats and I don't have a problem with them gorging and thowing up now and then (I used to think this was normal for cats - it's not!) This product is well worth the money. In the past, I have used brand names including prescription food for my "sugar cat." There is no comparison. I'd never change back. The cats love it and I feel like I am giving them the best I possibly can.
from Morristown, NJ on 8/17/2007
Needed to find a dry food that my diabetic cat would eat that was low in Carbs. This was recommended - and he likes it! Just wish I could buy it locally.
from Wyoming on 8/17/2007
My cat has thrived on this product. Highly recommend it.
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from Louisiana on 8/17/2007
My cats love this food and prefer it to everything else they've tried. After eating this food exclusively for several weeks, I noticed their coats were much softer, shinier and there was less shedding. My cats are 10 yrs old and they also seem more active and frisky since eating this food. They also have fewer hairball problems. The only drawback is this food makes my cats have VERY stinky feces -- so bad you can smell it all over the house if they don't cover it. While sometimes bothersome, it's a small price to pay for such a quality product that my cats love.
from Washington, DC on 8/15/2007
My cats love eating this dry food and I feel good feeding them this well balanced food. Cat liked this food immediately.
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from Lowell, MI on 8/14/2007
We were testing new food so Mr Al would stop vomiting. We had 3 bags on the floor, the old food and the two new contenders. The first new food we tried was the Evo (there is a picture of a tiger on the bag - hence, Tiger Food). He liked the Evo, but we needed to try Bag #3. We put it in the dish and he tried a few bites. We started hearing odd noises and went to check on him. He had pulled down the Evo bag and was trying to get into it!! He LOVES Tiger Food!!! (The other stuff went to the chickens).
from Philadelphia on 8/10/2007
We have 3 cats, and all 3 can be picky eaters, 2 will like one food, the other will turn up it's nose, but all 3 love this food, which is an accomplishment with these 3!
from johnston, ia on 8/6/2007
I love this cat food my cat and my kittens ate it right away they did have bad loose stools even though we gradually switched from the old food to the new food and there was blood in their stool but we called our vet and they said it was normal when switching food especially an all natural food and that if it continued bring them in but it did not they eat far less than they use to I loved it so much that we are now buying the same food except for our dog.
from Eash Canton, OH on 7/24/2007
This is fantastic - my two purebred kittens (7 & 8 months old) love this and no longer get sick. Their coats are much shinier and they have boundless energy (mostly at night - is that a good thing??!!!). They will definitely be on this the rest of their lives!
from honolulu on 7/18/2007
my cat loves this stuff! i bought several brands off this website to try them out, but made the mistake of starting with this one. as soon as it was gone, she refused to eat the other ones, and now i have two mostly full bags of cat food she won't touch. (one she likes as a snack more than a meal) :(the only con besides the fact that she has become somewhat picky is that she now won't leave me alone if her bowl is empty - which starts roughly 5 minutes after i feed her. [...] i've been woken up at 2am, 3:30am, 4am, 5am and so forth until i give her some more. i am sleep deprived, but, she loves it so i do recommend it!
from Columbus, OH on 7/17/2007
After feeding this to my 9-year-old male cat for several weeks, I have noticed an incredible improvement in his coat. He was my "test" kitty. I have two other cats and I wanted to see how he took to the food before I shared it with the girls. I feed the three of them separately and it is hard for me to keep the girls away from his food. Apparently, they think it is good too. I intend on switching all three of them over now that I have experienced a positive reaction from my male. The protein factor is a plus for us. The grains and carbohydrates have made the three of them put on a little weight. My male has actually lost one pound, so the protein is proving it is better for their health. In addition, it is all natural and you cannot beat that. I know other reviews mention the increase smell in the litter box but this has not been an issue in our household as of yet. A welcome product in our home.
from hutchinson, kansas on 7/17/2007
I don't really know how to vote. I think it's great food! My cats don't. Because the food has such a high rating I'm going to assume that it's my cats hating change & being picky - not the food, so I went ahead & voted 5 'paws'.
Only 1 out of 4 cats ate it & not willingly. She just finally gave in cuz there was no other food. The other 3 wouldn't eat it. I was really hoping they would all love it but I guess my cats are just way too picky!
from Ohio on 7/17/2007
I breed Maine Coons , and the results have I seen in the last eight months are phenominal!
Coats ,activity, and overall health are great.
from Sunrise, FL on 7/14/2007
We started feeding the EVO after the cat food recall disaster, which 1 of our cats was hospitalized, but she is still with us. Our cats were used to eating cuts & gravy style food but with everything we learned, that was all terrible food to begin with. Started researching and found Innova EVO. Even with our picky cats, they gobbled it up and have thrived on it. Their coats are beautiful and soft. We are thankful for this food, and have no problem with the price. Our vet is also happy that our sick kitty has rebounded extremely well!
from Chicago on 7/13/2007
I used to feed my cats Iams and wanted to switch after the pet food scare. I also found out from Peta that Iams performs tests on animals that are kept in cages! I did some research on Innova and liked that it follows the natural food diet and is a really good source of protein for the cats without a lot of added fillers. My cats had no problems switching over to Innova. They do not turn their noses up at it at all. Their coats are a lot shinier and they have filled out in a healthy, not heavy way. A friend commented the other day that they both looked a lot healthier and wanted to know what I had done to them! I noticed that they eat less and their stool looks better (I know this is a gross observation to make!). It was a little stinky at first but now that they have gotten used to it there is no problems. I am definitely happy with my decision to switch to this product.
from Philadelphia, PA on 7/10/2007
My cats love the food, and they can be fussy, so I am satisfied!
from Bronx, New York on 7/4/2007
Well, I can't comment on the taste ;-)!...but my Sara loves it. This is my second order...and she has no complaints. She hasn't been throwing up food or refusing to eat. She runs to her bowl.
from Lafayette, LA on 7/3/2007
This is my new pet food!
from San Francisco,CA on 7/3/2007
From the research I've done Evo appears to be the finest cat food on the market and my cats eat it exclusively. Their coats are like a fine silk.
from East Canton, OH on 6/26/2007
FANTASTIC - I have 2 purebred kittens that absolutely love this - their coat is much shinier and healthier and they are more active after switching to this diet. One of the girls has a sensitive stomach and this has helped her tremendously. Thanks for a terrific, healthy product.
from Washington, DC on 6/25/2007
With the recent pet food disaster, this grain-free food was a no-brainer for me. I'd rather pay a few dollars more for a high end, safe, food than wing it and end up with hundreds or thousands of dollars in vet bills! Been there, done that when my neighbor poisoned my dogs years ago (the neighbors were mean, not my dogs).
There are a couple foods that my cats have preferred in terms of taste, but now that they have adjusted, they are fine. I use a canned food as well (50/50) so they're happy.
Short of a legit raw food diet, this is probably is good as it gets.
from Birmingham AL on 6/22/2007
Ordered after the pet food fiasco-am sticking with this from now on because I know my cats are looking and feeling great with this food in them.
from Edgerton WI on 6/14/2007
I keep all my Foster Kittens and cats on this product to help them get more vitamins and proteins needed to rebound faster and grow into a healthy adult cat. Does not have "filler" products, just straight good food to offer them. It can take a few days to adjust to eating it, but the quality is worth the wait for their health.
from Birmingham AL on 5/30/2007
My Cats LOVE EVO!!! In just a few weeks of eating it their coats look great! 3 out of 3 cats at my house approve and so do their human parents!
from Boston, MA on 5/20/2007
My picky kitties LOVED it.. they had a taste testing over a few days - multiple bowls of different dry cat foods set out.. and they only went for the Innova Evo and the Katz-n-Flocken.. they ignored the other food bowls.. even when the Innova and Katz-n-Flocken were empty!
from sw fl gulfcoast on 5/13/2007
After a 2 wk gradual introduction to this product, 2 days after eating this exclusively, my cat went through 48 LONG hours of vomiting and diarrhea. I switched from Fancy Feast dry because of the recall scare and I thought it made sense to get away from grains & additives. However her GI tract couldn't handle the high protein. I immediately discontinued feeding it, and thank God she's recovered but she did suffer because of a choice I made. The ingredient list here says the protein is 42% but at the natura pet website it says 50%, which is what was on my bag.
from Mesa, AZ on 5/2/2007
With all of the crazy pet food recalls, I switched to this product because it seemed to be one of the only ones out there with nothing remotely close to the products suspected in the recalls. I bought several similar brands, and put all out for my cats to choose. The picked Evo first thing, and totally ignored the others. All seven of my cats (ages ranging from one year-old to fourteen years-old) seem to enjoy it. Their stool smells more than before, but all in all there seems to be less total stool. I also noticed they don't seem to eat huge amounts -- they seem to be pretty well satisfied eating a reasonable amount (my guess -- less filler equals more satisfaction or "feeling full"). It's a little higher on the price line, but the nutrition is worth it.
from Pinole, Ca on 4/28/2007
We've been feeding the Innova Evo for about a year now, and all of our kitties love it. They are free fed the Evo kibble, and get one meal of canned food every day and everyone is thriving on it!
I highly recommend this product to anyone who is concerned about feline nutrition.
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from Los Angeles, CA on 4/13/2007
I have a multi-cat family, and finding one dry food that's suitable for everyone hasn't been easy. My cats all seem to love this food, and the impact on their behavior has been profound. Although some of them were overweight and certainly seemed to be eating enough, at mealtime they'd act aggressive with one another, as if they were starving. After two weeks on this food, they've not only lost weight and are eating less, they're much calmer about food and seem deeply content. I'm convinced that it's absolutely better not to feed cats grain.
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from Big Bear Lake, CA on 3/8/2007
My cats really enjoy this dry cat food. They eat it first before any other dry food I give them. I like the fact it's made with all the good stuff!
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from New Bern, NC on 2/16/2007
I have two finicky eaters, one who has had urinary and kidney issues. After discovering how unhealthy a kibble diet can be for cats, I tried a number of canned and whole food options. I've found a few items that I can use to supplement one or the other boy's diet - nothing that either will eat enough of to sustain himself.
EVO's kibble is about as healthy as it gets. Both boys will graze on it and neither will gorge. So it has become the anchor of their diet. I keep lots of fresh water down, and supplement with other moist/whole foods as I can. But I do recommend EVO over any other brand of kibble I've tried, for both nutrition (including lack of grains and artificial ingredients) and flavor. Many other "healthy" kibbles fail that latter test miserably. I can't tell you how many bags I've thrown out or given away.
I will echo the comments of some other reviewers that solid waste seems to have a stronger odor since switching to EVO. I'll pay that price - and the high cost of this food - for healthy cats.
BTW, this food seems to be lighter by volume than many other kibbles. That's actually good from a cost perspective. When doing price comparisons, go by size of the bag, not weight. You may find that your cats are eating less, as well, since EVO has more usable nutrients and less filler than most kibbles. My boys have adjusted their intake; neither appears to be gaining weight.
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from Lexington, KY on 1/25/2007
I have two cats that have been on EVO for almost a year now. I have to say...I am thoroughly impressed. I've ridden, shown, and cared for horses for over 15 years; this experience has made me extremely picky! I love that this food is grain free and has high quality ingredients, as cats are physically designed to eat a nearly all meat diet. It also has good levels of probiotics and Omega 3 & 6 Fatty Acids...so I dove in. I have one finicky cat and one fat cat; the fat cat lost some weight and the finicky cat eats her food. No complaints there! But the truly remarkable thing is that I have noticed not only an incredibly silky coat, but also a HUGE reduction in shedding. I rarely need to use the lint brush after petting my cat before going out. I definitely recommend this food! ;)
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from Shawnee Oklahoma on 1/19/2007
It's wonderful! All my cats like it, they don't throw up anymore. They have energy, even the 2 thirteen year olds act like kittens now!I just wish I could get bigger bags than 6.6 lbs from my Vet. [...]
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from Rockville, MD on 1/18/2007