Free cat food samples
Cat food brands sample more than most people expect, because a cat that likes a food tends to stay on it for years. Free cat food samples usually come one of three ways: a small bag or a few pouches mailed after a short form on the brand's site, a coupon for a free can or bag at a pet store, or a trial kit with two or three recipes so you can see which one your cat eats. Big names like Purina, Blue Buffalo and Hill's run these alongside smaller brands with a specific angle, such as novel proteins, sensitive stomachs or urinary health.
Free cat treat samples
Cat treat samples are the easiest cat freebie to get. Treat brands mail single bags often, and they show up here as they open. A treat sample is also a low-risk way to test a brand before you try its food.
How to get more of them
- Join the free rewards programs at PetSmart and Petco. Both have handed out coupons for free cat food and treats.
- Claim mail samples quickly. Most waves close within days once they fill.
- Use the brand's own form. Every listing here links to it, and none of them need a credit card.
- If your cat has a health issue, ask your vet's office. Prescription diet brands often leave free sample bags with vets.
For dogs, see free dog food samples. Our pet samples guide covers both in more depth.
Free cat samples cycle through slower waves than free dog samples but they're consistent: major pet food brands run year-round programs and FreebieAgent surfaces new offers as they go live. If you have multiple cats with different preferences, claim all the sample types and let each cat self-select what they'll eat. New offers go live weekly. For dog owners, see the free dog samples page; for general pet products see the broader pet category. Our guide to free samples by mail in 2026 covers what else is shipping right now, cat treats included.