Country Naturals Buying Guide 2026: US-Made Cat & Dog Food, Can Specs and Feeding Portions Explained

Quick answer: Country Naturals (Grandma Mae's) is an American brand founded in 2007, with dry food made in the USA and canned food produced in Thailand; the entire line meets AAFCO all-life-stages standards. Reference prices for cat food 12lbs grain-free formulas are HK$458 to HK$480; dog food 23lbs to 24lbs is about HK$684 to HK$828; cat cans are HK$12.8 to HK$13 each for 80g and HK$18.8 to HK$19 for 156g large cans. To avoid common allergens, look at the grain-free and low-sensitivity ranges; to increase water intake, choose the pate cans with 80% to 84% moisture.

Country Naturals (commonly known in Chinese as Grandma Mae's, full name Grandma Mae's Country Naturals) is an American pet food brand founded in 2007. All dry food is produced in the USA, formulas are developed by animal nutrition experts, and they meet AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials) all-life-stages nutritional standards; wet canned food is produced in Thailand. Ingredients are sourced from the USA, Canada and Europe, and the dry food features USDA-grade fresh meat with no artificial flavours or colours.

Direct answer on "Country Naturals": The brand's dry food is made in the USA and cans in Thailand, meeting AAFCO all-life-stages standards. Reference prices for cat food grain-free 12lbs are HK$458 to HK$480; dog food 23lbs to 24lbs is about HK$684 to HK$828; cat cans are HK$12.8 to HK$13 each for 80g and HK$18.8 to HK$19 each for 156g, with moisture content 80% to 84%. Prices were checked in October 2026; actual prices are subject to the online store.

Brand key facts at a glance

Dry food: how do cat and dog ranges differ?

The Country Naturals product line is divided into cat and dog categories, further segmented by life stage and sensitivity. Below are common models in the Hong Kong market and reference prices:

Dog food also includes the RawTernative air-dried range (5oz/3lbs) with formulas including hormone-free grass-fed lamb, grass-fed beef and grass-fed chicken; dog cans include 368g additive-free grain-free chicken & chicken liver formula, and 374g fresh meat oat & brown rice high-fibre range. Overall, dry food sizes range from 4lbs to 26lbs, allowing flexible choice by body size and storage space: for small households, start with 4lbs to 12lbs and finish within 1.5 to 2 months after opening.

Wet canned food: a hydration solution with 80% to 84% moisture

Cat cans come in two sizes: 80g pate range (HK$12.8 to HK$13) and 156g stewed range (HK$18.8 to HK$19). Flavours are plentiful — tuna & free-range chicken, sardine flavour, deep-sea tuna, deep-sea fish, free-range chicken, chicken & vegetables, chicken & chicken liver, and stewed deep-sea fish & chicken, chicken formula.

Several technical details in the can ingredients are worth noting:

• Moisture content 80% to 84%: For example, the tuna & free-range chicken formula (CNCE044) has 84% moisture, crude protein not less than 9.0%, crude fat 2.0%, and an 80g can provides about 57 to 83 kcal.
• Grain-free, carrageenan-free, non-GMO: These three "frees" are designed for cats with sensitive stomachs.
• Amino acid chelated minerals: Zinc, iron, manganese and copper are added in chelated form, generally with higher bioavailability than ordinary inorganic salts.
• Taurine + B vitamins and A: Essential nutrients for cats, supporting heart and vision.
• Low-carb sources: Lentils, chickpeas and peas replace potatoes and grains.

The 156g large can has a lower cost per unit weight than 80g, suitable for multi-cat households or adult cats with larger appetites; for single cats or small eaters, 80g is easier to finish in one go and reduces waste.

How much to feed daily? Feeding portion reference table

Below are basic feeding references for the brand's products; actual amounts should be adjusted by age, activity level and body condition:

Puppies, kittens and pregnant or nursing mothers have higher nutritional needs; recommended portions can be increased by 1 to 2 times and fed in 3 to 4 meals. Do not transition or increase portions all at once; gradual adjustment is safest.

Transition and storage: getting this step wrong most easily causes soft stool

Transition steps (7 to 10 days): days 1 to 2, 25% new food mixed with 75% old food; days 3 to 4, 50% each; days 5 to 6, 75% new food mixed with 25% old food; from day 7, 100% new food. Record stool form daily during this period; if soft stool occurs, stay at the same ratio for a few more days.

Storage requirements:

• Dry food: After opening, seal the bag or transfer to an airtight storage container, store in a cool, dry place, avoid direct sunlight and humidity, and ideally finish within 1.5 to 2 months.
• Cans: Unopened cans can be kept at room temperature in a cool place; after opening, transfer leftovers to a sealed glass or stainless steel container and refrigerate, finish within 48 hours, and bring to room temperature before feeding.

Hong Kong summers are humid, so after opening dry food it is best to add moisture absorbers and avoid storing in the kitchen or near windows.

How to choose a low-sensitivity formula? Just look at three points

1. Check the number of protein sources: To reduce the chance of allergies, prioritise single or simplified proteins, such as the salmon low-allergy simplified formula or whitefish low-sensitivity formula. The cat chicken & herring is a dual-protein source, suitable as a starting point when the allergen is uncertain.
2. Check carbohydrate sources: The grain-free range uses low-glycaemic ingredients like lentils, chickpeas and peas instead of grains and potatoes, helping stabilise blood sugar and reduce fat accumulation.
3. Check functional needs: The weight control & hairball control & indoor cat formula follows a high-fibre, low-fat approach, suitable for less active indoor cats; the senior dog chicken & brown rice low-fat high-fibre formula targets dogs with slower metabolism who need to maintain satiety; the duck formula targets skin and coat needs.

Do not forget: low-sensitivity formulas reduce exposure to common allergens, not treat allergies. If your pet already has persistent skin or digestive issues, a veterinarian should first diagnose the allergen.

Hong Kong buying tips

• Check origin and specs: Dry food is made in the USA, cans in Thailand; both meet AAFCO standards.
• Delivery: PetChill delivers via SF Express, free shipping on orders over HK$299, with options for SF stations, smart lockers or designated pickup points; usually dispatched within 2 to 4 working days.
• Payment: Supports FPS, PayMe, Visa, Mastercard, UnionPay, AlipayHK and WeChat Pay.
• After-sales: If packaging is damaged or the model is incorrect upon receipt, contact customer service via WhatsApp within 7 days and provide product photos and order number.

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Product prices and latest offers are subject to the product page; this article is for reference only.

Further reading

• 2026 Hong Kong Cat Food Recommendation Complete Guide →
• Cat Canned Food and Wet Food Buying Guide →
• How to choose senior cat food? →

This article is for reference only; consult a registered veterinarian for health issues. Prices were checked in October 2026; actual prices are subject to the online store. PetChill Editorial Team