Pros and cons of wet food
There are three types of cat food. One is based on the consumption of natural food, which the person himself eats. The other two are commercial dry and wet food that are sold in pet stores.
Cat health is the result of proper nutrition
Pros of wet food
Main advantages:
- Diet variety. High-quality food can be made from meat, poultry or fish, and also contain additives in the form of crab meat, shrimp, vegetables and fruits. You should only experiment with exotic treats if your cat is not allergic.
- Source of protein and fat. A cat's diet should include plenty of protein and fat to meet the animal's needs.
- Large amount of moisture. Dry food is only 10% moisture, so it is important to make sure your cat drinks enough water. When feeding moist (wet) food, which is 75% water, this is not necessary.
- Nutrients and taste appeal. Liquid cat food is less heat-processed. This retains more nutrients and has less impact on taste.
- Portioning. One sachet of wet product is designed for a single meal for an adult cat weighing 5-7 kg.
- Preventing overeating. Cats eat less when fed high-protein wet food, as it helps keep your pet well-fed.
Cat obesity as a result of overeating
Note! For sterilized cats, the number of kilocalories in the diet changes.
Flaws
There are fewer disadvantages to wet food than disadvantages:
- Price. Costs more than dry.
- Deterioration of the oral cavity. Long-term use leads to bad breath. Because the texture of the food is soft, it does not work as a toothbrush and does not prevent plaque and tartar buildup. In this case, the owner must monitor the cat’s oral hygiene himself using a special toothbrush and toothpaste.
- Perishable product. Wet food in a bag or bowl can stand at room temperature for no more than two hours, after which the contents are no longer suitable for feeding.
Veterinarians do not recommend basing your cat's diet solely on wet food. Only a combination of dry and wet gives a diet as close as possible to natural in nature.
Feeds are ranked by class: from economy to super premium. The difference comes down to the composition of the canned food for cats - the quality rating is presented below.
Important! You should not mix food from different manufacturers.
The best canned food for cats: how to choose?
The rules for choosing canned food for cats generally coincide with the rules for choosing dry food for cats, but a few more items should be added to them:
• Canned food for cats is divided into those intended for daily nutrition and those intended for additional nutrition. Canned food for daily food can be used both as treats and as a main food, but canned food for additional nutrition does not contain all the substances a cat needs, and, therefore, you cannot feed your cat only with them.
• Adult cats are more likely to eat canned cat food with pieces of meat, while mousses and pates are better for kittens.
• It is optimal to combine canned food and dry food of the same brand and line when feeding cats, but other combinations are possible.
• It is better to buy small packages of canned food (for one time), because... Canned food spoils quickly; already opened packaging should be stored in the refrigerator and removed in advance, because cats only eat warm food. And this is not very convenient.
The best wet food for cats and economy class cats
Whiskas for kittens: dry and wet food for cats
The main advantage of such nutrition is its reasonable price. In addition, each brand has its own advantages.
Economy class food
Whiskas
The line includes meat and fish flavors, vegetable stew, and wet food for kittens.
Pros:
- price 15-25 rubles per package*;
- vitamins and minerals included.
Minuses:
- high content of wheat, an allergen for cats;
- low percentage of protein content.
Perfect Fit Sterile
Created specifically for spayed and neutered cats. The recipe is based on controlling the weight and urine pH of a four-legged pet.
Pros:
- price 25-30 rubles per package*;
- zinc and sunflower oil to improve wool quality;
- a complex of special minerals against the formation of kidney stones.
Minuses:
- Strong smell;
- cereals;
- proteins from animal flour and soy concentrate.
"Our Brand"
The best canned food in the low price segment due to the high level of natural animal protein in the composition of food in this category - at least 15%.
Pros:
- price 25-30 rubles per 100 g*;
- prebiotic included.
Minuses:
- The basis of the food is corn, an allergen for cats.
Felix “Appetizing Pieces”
A wide selection of flavors will help diversify your cat's diet.
Pros:
- price 25-30 rubles per package*.
Minuses:
- there is no information on the ratio of animal and plant proteins;
- flavorings, dyes.
Sheba
This wet food is also inexpensive.
Pros:
- soy free;
- price 30-35 rubles per package*.
Minuses:
- offal and processed meat products.
Important! The advantage over analogues is the absence of cereals, a dangerous allergen for cats.
Friskies
Not the most recommended option for wet cat food, since the first ingredient in the composition is grains.
Pros:
- Price 15-20 rubles per package*.
Minuses:
- offal, both meat and vegetables;
- unknown dyes and preservatives.
Which wet food is best to buy for a cat?
The composition must contain some percentage of meat, not just liver and other offal. The most expensive foods include beef and pork, while the more economical ones contain chicken. You can alternate different flavors - with rabbit, salmon, tuna, etc. It is important that they do not contain artificial colors and flavoring additives that are harmful to the cat’s body. Plant components should account for no more than a third.
When making a choice in favor of one or another wet cat food from this rating, consider its purpose:
- For purebred neutered cats, Royal Canin Neutered Weight Balance is the best choice.
- Regardless of the breed, Perfect Fit “Sterile” canned food is suitable after castration of a pet.
- Among medicinal products for problems with the gastrointestinal tract, Purina Pro Plan and canned Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets work well. EN.
- Small kittens need to choose only food specially created for them; in this rating we are talking about Brit Care and Perfect Fit.
- Among inexpensive and high-quality products, Purina Felix remains in the ranking
The best wet food for cats can only be one that does not contain harmful additives, dyes and flavors. It is advisable to choose trusted companies whose products are considered in the rating.
Rating of premium wet cat food
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If your budget allows, you can switch your pet to a premium diet. However, the opinion of veterinarians is that it is better to use these foods in cases where the cat has certain health problems.
Premium food
Dr. Clauder's Anti Struvit diet
Canned food is intended for the prevention of urolithiasis.
Pros:
- high percentage of protein and low percentage of grains (rice only);
- two volume options: 200 g and 400 g.
Minuses:
- price 150 rubles per 200 g*;
Animonda
German manufacturer of wet food in canned and pouch formats.
Pros:
- free of grains, soy, sugar, artificial colors and preservatives;
- for cats of different ages;
- natural proteins and fats.
Minuses:
- price 150-200 rubles per 200 g*;
- by-products among the ingredients.
Hill's
The American company Hill's has created three lines for cats: Prescription Diet for disease prevention, Science Plan and Ideal Balance for a daily diet.
Pros:
- Available in the form of canned food and pouches;
- reasonable price 65-70 rubles per 85 g*.
Minuses:
- vegetable protein;
- cereals
ProPlan
Proplan premium food produced by Purina. Some factories are located in Russia, so the batches are tested by an independent commission of quality. Suitable for disease prevention and daily diet.
Pros:
- The medicinal food contains natural meat;
- price 65-75 rubles per 85 g*.
Minuses:
- high percentage of soy and corn content;
- small amount of vegetables in the composition;
- animal fat, liver, offal flour.
The best wet cat food in the budget segment
In this category, we present products of optimal quality that are suitable for feeding cats without compromising their health.
ROYAL CANIN
Rating: 4.5
ROYAL CANIN brand food is one of the most popular among those available, although the cost of spiders is not the lowest - about 60-80 rubles. The line includes food in the form of pieces in sauce and pates for kittens and adult cats, with different tastes and dosages, for sterilized animals, active and passive, purebred pets. As for the composition, not everything is clear here: the feed is based on meat, grains, most of it consists of fats, plant and animal by-products, milk, and mineral components. To preserve the product, the manufacturer uses preservatives. However, the food composition is balanced and suitable for most healthy kittens and cats.
Advantages
- Suitable for daily nutrition of healthy kittens and cats;
- Availability in any pet stores (except masmarket);
- Balanced composition;
- Wide flavored and specialized line of food in bags and cans.
Flaws
- Preservatives and by-products included.
BRIT PREMIUM
Rating: 4.3
The second among the budget safe food BRIT PREMIUM is created in the form of pieces in sauce. The brand is not as well known as, for example, ROYAL CANIN or SHEBA, but the products are widely available in pet stores; the cost of a pouch is about 50 rubles.
At first glance, the composition of BRIT PREMIUM food is safe - meat and offal (sometimes fish or combinations of animal proteins), plant components, but the manufacturer does not disclose details, and this is a minus. The rest of the composition, as well as the ratio of proteins to fats, is optimal.
The BRIT PREMIUM line of food is not the widest; there is a wet diet for sterilized cats, overweight pets, for kittens, and universal food. The manufacturer claims that BRIT PREMIUM is a premium class, but one cannot say so; nevertheless, such products correspond to food with a more complete and high-quality composition.
Advantages
- Relatively natural composition;
- Affordable price;
- Optimal ratio of proteins and fats;
- Basic line of feed.
Flaws
- Undisclosed composition.
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Anti-rating of premium food
Royal Canin
The composition of the Kanin diet is, unfortunately, of low quality.
Minuses:
- components that cause allergies in cats;
- indigestion.
Brit Premium
Economy class ingredients.
Minuses:
- proteins are a mixture of chicken meat flour and dried chicken;
- rice and wheat included;
- the number of special ingredients (sources of vitamin B and MOS, herbal and fruit extracts) that increase the cost of feed is extremely small. It will not affect the cat's health in any way.
ProBalance
Composition of economy class products at a premium price.
Minuses:
- no palatability for cats;
- cereals;
- unpleasant odor;
- The guaranteed volume of vitamins is low and does not contribute to improving the health and appearance of the pet.
Eukanuba
Low quality composition.
Minuses:
- high price for such a composition;
- no meat, only animal proteins;
- unknown preservatives and antioxidants.
Note! Some veterinarians attribute the growth of cancerous tumors in animals to the consumption of this food.
To keep your pet healthy, you need to choose the best canned food for cats.
Super premium wet food rating
As a rule, this is food with natural ingredients, however, finding it in stores can be difficult.
Super premium food
Leonardo
The composition of German canned food and pouches from Leonardo is completely natural. The food is one of the top 5 foods recommended by experts.
Pros:
- 70-90% of the composition is chicken meat; the remaining 10% - seafood, fish, fish oil and offal;
- natural preservatives (tocopherols).
Minuses:
- Not sold in all pet store chains.
Applaws
Applaws fully meets customers' expectations of European quality standards. None of the diets presented by the UK manufacturer contain grains or gluten.
Pros:
- high percentage of ingredients made from natural meat;
- All grains have been replaced with potatoes, which are easily digestible by the cat’s gastrointestinal tract;
- low price for food of this level.
Minuses:
- Not sold in all pet stores.
GimCat
Food for picky gourmets. Whole pieces of fish and meat, complemented by exotic fruits such as papaya and mango, set GimCat apart from others.
Pros:
- up to 90% of the composition is natural fish and meat;
- low price with this composition 90-110 rubles per 1 jar*;
- only rice (3%).
Minuses:
- Once opened, it should not be stored for more than 24 hours.
Bozita
Swiss cat food undergoes strict state quality control. The diet contains an immune system stimulant.
Pros:
- fish and meat ingredients;
- no dyes.
Minuses:
- cereals.
Opti meal
The composition consists of 80% meat and offal.
Note! To improve digestion, beans and carrots are added as fiber, and cranberries act as an antioxidant and help normalize the functioning of the urinary tract.
Pros:
- high protein content;
- food is enriched with vitamins and minerals;
- prebiotics for digestion.
Minuses:
- sugar included.
List of wet food
To help the buyer make a choice, all industrial feeds are divided into four main categories:
- economy;
- premium;
- super premium;
- holistic.
Economy class feed
Main characteristics of economy class feed:
- affordable price;
- increased content of soy and by-products;
- complete absence or small amount of meat (replacement with meat waste and offal);
- the presence of allergenic substances and artificial components;
- causing food addiction.
Table: economy class wet food
| Name | Range | Features of the composition | Price |
| Kitekat | Wide range corresponding to the age, size and physiological needs of animals | In the composition, cereals come first. The percentage of meat and offal is very low. No specific weight and detail of components | From 19 rub. (85 g) |
| Whiskas | The feed mainly consists of bone and wheat meal, animal fats and vegetables. The product contains a component based on valerian | ||
| Every day | There are practically no meat products in the food. They are replaced by bone and fish meal, cereals and corn. Contains flavorings and flavorings | From 26 rub. (325 g) | |
| Darling | The food consists of a small amount of meat ingredients (4%) and vegetables. There is no exact information about what additives are present in the composition | From 500 rub. (400 g) | |
| Our brand | The composition includes: cereals, which make up the bulk of the product, a meat mixture, fats, proteins, vegetable oil of unknown origin. The food is poorly enriched with vitamins | from 17 rub. (85 g) | |
| Felix | The share of meat products is very small (4%). There are a lot of grains, which can cause allergies in the animal. The composition is enriched with vitamins and minerals | From 23 rub. (85 g) |
Gallery: economy class food
Whiskas food contains valerian, which causes food addiction in cats.
Kitekat food contains many artificial additives that are harmful to your pet's health.
Food can be given to your cat every day directly in a convenient lamister, which can then be easily disposed of.
Food Our brand has a poor mineral and vitamin complex
Felix food contains an excess of cereals, which are allergenic for animals
Darling brand wet food contains few meat ingredients
Premium wet food
Main characteristics of premium feed:
- contains a relatively small percentage of meat products;
- contains vegetables and grains;
- sugar and food coloring are used;
- does not contain harmful additives, soy;
- inexpensive.
Table: premium wet food
| Name | Range | Features of the composition | Price |
| Royal Kanin | Wide range of products corresponding to the age, size and physiological needs of animals | The source of protein is poultry meat and its by-products. Suppliers of carbohydrates are rice, flour, cereals. Contains fiber. The food includes a mineral-vitamin complex and taurine | From 50 rub. (85 g) |
| Hill's | The composition includes meat products (20%), cereals, animal fats, herbal and vegetable additives. The food is enriched with phosphorus, potassium and magnesium. No flavorings or fragrances | From 66 rub. (85 g) | |
| Pro Plan | In the first place in the composition is chicken (21%), followed by wheat, rice, fish oil and minerals. All foods contain ingredients to prevent urolithiasis | From 55 rub. (85g) | |
| Brit Premium | A lot of meat products (40%), rice, brewer's yeast, fish oil and vegetables. Lots of useful supplements and vitamins. In terms of composition, it is one of the best feeds for this segment. | From 37 rub. (100 g) | |
| Happy Cat | The first ingredient is poultry (21%), followed by corn and potato flakes. Contains egg. The food is rich in herbal supplements and vitamins | From 75 rub. (85 g) | |
| Sheba | Daily nutrition for adult cats (over 1 year old) | The composition includes meat and offal (20%), turkey meat (5%), taurine, omega fats, vitamin E. Manufacturers claim that the food does not contain soy and grains. Recommended as a supplement to the main diet | From 15 rub. (85 g) |
| Gourmet | Low percentage of meat components (4%), followed by vegetable protein extract, fish, vegetables. There are necessary minerals and vitamins. Greens are used as flavoring additives | From 29 rub. (85 g) |
Gallery: premium food
Manufacturers of Sheba food claim that it does not contain soy and grains
Brit Premium food is a good combination of balanced composition and reasonable price
The composition of Gourmet food is supplemented with vegetables and herbs
The entire line of Pro Plan food contains substances for the prevention of urolithiasis
Royal Canin food is rich in mineral-vitamin complex and taurine
Happy Cat food is supplemented with herbal supplements and herbs beneficial for cats
Hill's food does not contain flavoring additives or fragrances.
Super premium food
Main characteristics of super premium food:
- products of excellent quality;
- 80% consists of natural products;
- wide taste spectrum;
- contains mineral and vitamin supplements;
- does not contain dyes, antioxidants and nitrates;
- well absorbed by the cat’s body;
- various treatment series.
Table: super premium food
| Brand | Range | Features of the composition | Price |
| Brit Care | Wide assortment range corresponding to the age, size and physiological needs of animals | It contains a lot of freeze-dried chicken meat (42%), plant components, fiber, amino acids, vitamins and minerals. No potential allergens - cereals and milk | From 67 rub. (80 g) |
| Gina | The food contains turkey meat (46%), brown rice, powdered eggs, flaxseed, dried seaweed, vegetables, fruits and berries. | From 53 rub. (85 g) | |
| Leonardo | It contains a lot of natural meat (40%), fish and dried eggs. Only natural preservatives are used. Lots of useful supplements, vitamins and minerals | From 90 rub. (85 g) | |
| 1st Choice | The percentage of meat products in this food is small. However, the composition is quite balanced. The product is enriched with prebiotics, vitamins and minerals | From 100 rub. (70 g) | |
| Eukanuba | Meat components make up a significant percentage (43%). Contains rice, wheat, fish oil, proteins, fiber and enzymes for hair removal | From 57 rub. (85 g) | |
| Bozita | No food with veterinary indications | About 40% pure meat. There are no flavoring additives or synthetic vitamins. Food for large animals contains substances to maintain normal bones and joints | From 91r. (190 g) |
Gallery: super premium food
Gina food consists of ingredients suitable for human consumption
Despite the fact that there are not many meat products in the food, it is well balanced and rich in vitamins
Bozita feed contains special substances to strengthen the muscles of animals
Brit Care food does not contain products that cause allergies in animals
Leonardo food contains a lot of meat and natural ingredients
Eukanuba food contains special enzymes to remove hair from the stomach
Holistic food
Main characteristics of holistic food:
- closest to natural food;
- made from environmentally friendly products;
- wide flavor palette (veal, beef, venison, wild and poultry, fish, seafood);
- fruits and vegetables included in the composition do not contain nitrates and chemical additives;
- enriched with vitamins and minerals;
- contain probiotics that improve the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract;
- no dyes or preservatives.
Table: holistic wet food
| Brand | Range | Features of the composition | Price |
| Applaws | Wide assortment range corresponding to the age, size and physiological needs of the animal | The product contains more than 75% meat ingredients. The composition is completely grain-free. Grain substitute - sweet potato. The food is well balanced and enriched with a full range of vitamins and minerals | From 90 rub. (70 g) |
| Almo Nature | A product made from completely natural ingredients. The percentage of meat products among the foods in this line varies significantly (from 40 to 75%). According to customer reviews, wet food is much better quality than dry food | From 75 rub. (70 g) | |
| Innova | Contains more than 75% fresh meat products, animal fats, cottage cheese, milk. The food is enriched with fruits, berries and herbs. No dyes or GMOs | From 125 rub. (156 g) | |
| Go natural | Meat products, eggs, fresh offal - more than 75%. The food contains no grains at all. The food is fortified with vegetables, fruits and berries. Taste and smell are close to natural | From 122 rub. (100 g) | |
| Canagan | The first place in the composition is taken by chicken and duck meat (70%). Since there are no grains, sweet potatoes are the source of carbohydrates. The feed mixture is enriched with vitamins, minerals and prebiotics | From 297 rub. (400 g) | |
| Grandorf | Completely natural product. The composition comes first with fresh and dried meat (70%). Enriched with vitamins, minerals and omega fatty acids | From 85 rub. (70 g) |
Gallery: holistic food
Innova food contains a lot of fruits, vegetables and herbs that are beneficial for cats.
Applaws food has a well-balanced composition and is a hypoallergenic product
Almo Nature contains components that help remove hair naturally
The Canagan brand product is enriched with a mineral-vitamin complex and omega acids
Go natural is completely grain-free, which eliminates allergies in cats
Grandorf food is a hypoallergenic and completely natural product
Video: wet cat food
Rating of wet holisticists
These foods are made from products intended for human consumption.
Holistic wet food
Grandorf
It has an extensive meat menu. Belgian wet food manufacturer Grandorf offers 12 meat and fish menu options. The composition is transparent, like no other food: 75% meat and 25% own juice.
Additional Information! High-quality fillets are processed at low temperatures to preserve all beneficial properties.
Pros:
- high quality composition;
- An acceptable price for such high-quality food is 90-100 rubles per can.
Minuses:
- Not sold in all pet stores.
Hill's Science Plan Feline Adult 7+ Youthful Vitality
Designed for aging cats over 7 years old. A balanced diet enriched with vitamins C and E is designed to maintain the health of an elderly animal by increasing immunity and slowing down the aging process.
Pros:
- natural composition;
- 2 flavors to choose from: meat and fish;
- affordable price when purchasing food with a special formula - 70-80 rubles per package*.
Minuses:
- large pieces that are difficult for a cat to chew if they have dental problems that arise during aging.
Advice! It is worth following the manufacturer's recommendations when choosing food for your cat.
