If your cat turns up their nose at nearly everything you put in their bowl, you are not alone. Cats can be incredibly particular about flavor, texture, temperature, and even how a new food is introduced.

At Riley’s Pet Market, Smalls is one of our top recommendations for picky cats. The brand makes meat-forward food specifically for cats, with several textures and feeding formats that make it easier to find an option your cat enjoys.

Riley’s Pet Market carries Smalls lightly cooked cat food, freeze-dried food, and bone broth at our Clarksville, Tennessee, pet stores. Whether you already feed Smalls or are just beginning to explore fresh cat food, our team can help you choose an option and introduce it to your cat.

What Is Smalls Cat Food?

Smalls is a cat-focused food company best known for its fresh, gently cooked recipes. Its food is formulated around cats’ biological needs, including their need for animal protein and moisture.

Rather than heavily processing its fresh food at extremely high temperatures, Smalls gently cooks its recipes and then freezes them to preserve freshness. According to the company, its fresh recipes are cooked to a minimum internal temperature of 165°F to help eliminate potentially harmful bacteria. Learn more about Smalls’ food-safety process.

One of the things we especially appreciate about Smalls is the variety. Cat parents can choose from lightly cooked food, freeze-dried recipes, and hydrating broth, making the brand approachable whether you want to completely change your cat’s diet or simply improve the food already in their bowl.

Why We Recommend Smalls for Picky Cats

Cats do not all enjoy the same eating experience. One cat may prefer soft, moist food, while another refuses anything that does not crunch. Smalls gives cat parents more ways to work with those individual preferences.

Here are a few reasons we frequently recommend it for selective eaters:

• Meat-forward recipes offer flavors that naturally appeal to many cats.
• Multiple proteins make it possible to experiment with different preferences.
• Lightly cooked and freeze-dried options provide very different textures.
• Bone broth can add aroma, flavor, and moisture to a meal.
• The food can be introduced gradually instead of requiring an immediate, all-or-nothing change.

Sometimes a “picky” cat is really a texture specific cat. If your cat refuses soft food, a freeze-dried option may be more familiar. If your cat loves wet food, the lightly cooked recipes may be the better place to begin. If your cat needs a little encouragement at mealtime, a splash of broth can make the bowl more inviting.

Persistent appetite loss, however, should never be assumed to be ordinary pickiness. Contact your veterinarian promptly if your cat suddenly stops eating or shows other signs of illness.

Smalls Lightly Cooked Cat Food

Smalls lightly cooked food, aka, fresh food, is made with recognizable animal proteins and organ meat, along with the vitamins and minerals needed to create a complete diet.

The recipes are minimally processed, gently cooked, frozen to maintain freshness, and made in human-grade facilities. Smalls offers different proteins and textures, giving cat parents options when taste or mouthfeel matters.

Benefits of Smalls lightly cooked food

Moisture rich meals: Cats are naturally designed to receive much of their water from food. Smalls’ fresh recipes provide substantially more moisture than traditional dry kibble, helping support daily hydration. Read Smalls’ hydration information.

Animal protein: Cats are obligate carnivores and require nutrients found in animal based ingredients. Smalls builds its recipes around meat and organ meat rather than treating animal protein as an afterthought.

Gentle cooking: The cooking process provides the convenience of cooked food while avoiding the handling requirements of a raw diet.

Different tastes and textures: The available variety can be especially useful for cats with strong protein or texture preferences.

Smalls lightly cooked food can be served as a complete meal. Follow the package instructions and feeding guidance for your cat’s weight, age, activity level, and individual needs.

Smalls Freeze-Dried Cat Food

Does your cat insist on eating crunchy food? Smalls freeze-dried food can be a helpful bridge between traditional kibble and a more meat forward diet.

Smalls’ Freeze-Dried Puffs are made specifically for cats and offer a dry, crunchy texture. For example, the brand’s Puffy Bird recipe is made with 95% chicken protein, while Puffy Other Bird is made with 95% turkey protein. Explore Smalls Freeze-Dried Puffy Bird.

Freeze-dried Smalls can be:

• Served as a meal according to its feeding directions
• Crumbled over another food as an appealing topper
• Used to introduce a new protein or texture
• Paired with broth for additional moisture
• Offered to cats that resist softer foods

If your cat prefers dry food, you do not necessarily have to make a sudden jump to a completely unfamiliar texture. Begin with a few pieces, use the food as a topper, or add a small amount of liquid once your cat accepts its flavor.

Smalls Bone Broth for Cats

Smalls bone broth is an easy way to add flavor and moisture to your cat’s bowl. It can be poured over lightly cooked food, freeze-dried food, kibble, or another compatible meal.

Bone broth may be particularly helpful for:

• Cats that need encouragement to approach their food
• Kibble fed cats that could benefit from added moisture
• Cats that enjoy gravy or broth based foods
• Making freeze-dried food softer
• Adding variety without completely changing the meal

Smalls offers broth flavors such as Bird Broth and Fish Broth. Because smell plays such an important role in whether a cat accepts food, adding an aromatic broth can make a familiar meal more appealing.

Unopened Smalls broth can be stored in the pantry. It should be refrigerated after opening and used within five days. Always follow the instructions printed on your package. See Smalls’ storage guidance.

Is Smalls Only for Cats That Eat a Fully Fresh Diet?

No. Feeding fresh food does not have to be all or nothing.

Depending on the particular product and its feeding directions, Smalls may be used as a complete meal, a topper, a crunchy alternative, or a way to add hydration. That flexibility is one of the reasons we like introducing it to cat parents.

You might choose to:

• Feed lightly cooked Smalls for one or both daily meals
• Combine a properly portioned fresh food plan with your cat’s existing diet
• Use freeze-dried pieces to add protein and variety
• Crumble freeze-dried food over a less exciting meal
• Pour bone broth over kibble to add moisture
• Rotate compatible proteins to discover your cat’s favorites

When combining foods, remember that toppers and extras add calories. Our Riley’s team can help you think through an appropriate starting point, while your veterinarian remains the best resource for cats with medical conditions or prescription-diet needs.

How to Transition a Picky Cat to Smalls

Cats often need time to accept a new smell, flavor, or texture. A slow transition is usually more successful than replacing the entire bowl on the first day.

Smalls recommends beginning with a protein your cat already knows and enjoys. View the company’s current transition recommendations.

Try this simple approach:

1. Place a very small amount of Smalls beside your cat’s regular food.
2. Allow your cat to investigate it without pressure.
3. Gradually mix in a little more as your cat becomes comfortable.
4. Increase the Smalls portion while reducing the previous food.
5. Slow down if your cat develops digestive upset or refuses the bowl.

You can also try gently warming refrigerated food to bring out its aroma. The food should be pleasantly warm, not hot, and any uneaten portion should be handled according to the package’s foodnsafety directions.

Do not attempt to “wait out” a cat that refuses to eat. Cats should not go extended periods without food. Contact your veterinarian if your cat is not eating normally, especially if the change is sudden.

Frequently Asked Questions About Smalls Cat Food

Where can I buy Smalls cat food in Clarksville, Tennessee?

You can buy Smalls cat food locally at Riley’s Pet Market in Clarksville, TN. We carry Smalls lightly cooked food, freeze-dried food, and bone broth. Stop by one of our two locations to see our current selection.

Is Smalls good for picky cats?

Every cat is different, but Smalls is one of Riley’s top recommendations for picky eaters. Its meat-forward recipes, multiple proteins, varied textures, and flavorful broths give cat parents several ways to find a better match.

Does Smalls cat food need to be refrigerated?

Smalls lightly cooked food is a perishable product and must be kept frozen or refrigerated according to the package instructions. Freeze-dried food can be stored as directed on its bag. Broth is shelf-stable before opening but must be refrigerated after opening.

Can Smalls bone broth be added to kibble?

Yes. Smalls bone broth can be poured over kibble to add flavor and moisture. Introduce it gradually and refrigerate the opened package as directed.

Can I use Smalls freeze-dried food as a topper?

Yes. Smalls freeze-dried food may be crumbled over another meal to add flavor and variety. Follow the product’s feeding instructions and account for the additional calories.

Is Smalls raw cat food?

Smalls’ fresh food is lightly or gently cooked rather than raw. Its freeze-dried recipes are a separate product format. Always check the individual package for exact preparation, storage, and feeding information.

Can I buy Smalls in a store instead of ordering online?

Yes. Although many people discover the brand online, Riley’s Pet Market carries Smalls locally in Clarksville. Shopping in-store allows you to see available recipes, ask questions, and take the food home without waiting for a shipment.

Find Smalls Cat Food at Riley’s Pet Market

If you have been searching for Smalls cat food near Clarksville, TN, come see us at Riley’s Pet Market. We carry:

• Smalls lightly cooked cat food
• Smalls freeze-dried cat food
• Smalls bone broth for cats

Already feeding Smalls? You can purchase it locally from Riley’s and ask our team about our current flavors and inventory.

New to the brand? Tell us what your cat currently eats, which proteins they prefer, and whether they like soft or crunchy textures. We will help you choose a practical place to start.

Visit Riley’s Pet Market at our Sango or Rossview location in Clarksville, Tennessee, and let us help you build a bowl your picky cat will actually be excited to eat.