15 Best Wet Foods for Cats – Ranked 2022

To ensure complete nutrition for cats, the main types of food are produced - dry and wet. But, unlike dry food, which contains about 10-15% moisture, wet food contains 70-80% moisture and is more similar in consistency to natural food. For convenience, the food is available in pouches or canned food and in appearance resembles jelly or pieces in sauce.

The advantages of wet food are convenient dosage, natural consistency and long shelf life when sealed. The disadvantages include a fairly high cost, lack of protection against the formation of tartar and a short shelf life after opening the container.

To understand which wet food is best to feed your pet, we have compiled a rating of popular brands by class: economy, premium, super-premium and holistic.

What is the rating based on?

For ease of ranking, wet food is divided into categories - classes, the most affordable of which are economy and premium. The food is much more expensive - super-premium, and the most refined - holistic.

The latter are recognized by veterinarians as the most suitable in terms of balance and nutritional value for feeding cats; food in the economy and premium categories is inferior in price and quality, but their advertising is shown daily on TV, which increases consumer demand.

Veterinarian advice! It is recommended to focus on who is indicated in the manufacturer's column on the food packaging. The fact is that many brands are manufactured in Russia, so it is not always worth believing in the declared “French” quality.

The basis for the rating of wet cat food is the following parameters: quality characteristics of the product, balanced composition and purchasing activity.

The significance of each of the parameters in compiling the rating in descending order (the first positions have more weight):

1. Product quality: what raw materials the manufacturer uses - freshly prepared meat and offal or meat and bone meal; balance of carbohydrates, fats and proteins, the presence of dyes, preservatives and flavors.
2. Breadth of the line: does the brand have breed, dietary, medicinal food, food for kittens.
3. Cost: a significant parameter when purchasing food. Does the price of the feed correspond to its composition?
4. The opinions of veterinarians and reviews of owners make the final contribution.

All of the following brands are present on the Russian feed market and can be purchased in pet stores or online stores.

Wet cat food

Wet cat food consists of pieces of meat, fish, vegetables and grains. To increase shelf life, canned food is subjected to special heat treatment and then sealed.

Feed texture shapes

Based on its consistency, wet food is divided into several types:

• mousse - all components are chopped and brought to a homogeneous mass;
• pate - products are ground into a homogeneous mass (the composition and texture are similar to human pate);
• lumpy canned food - large pieces of meat with additives in the form of cereals and vegetables (can be in jelly or sauce).

Types of wet food packaging

Canned food is packaged in several different ways:

• tin cans with a built-in can opener (used for packaging pates, mousses or minced meat);
• glass jars with tin or screw lids (chopped meat or pieces in jelly, sauce or broth are placed in them);
• pouches - elastic metallized bags (designed for one feeding);
• lamisters - plastic containers with a soft lid made of polypropylene film (open like processed cheese or yogurt);
• tetra-packs - boxes made of six-layer metallized cardboard (usually, they are used to pack lumpy canned food);
• plastic pots (packs) - an analogue of lamister, only with a metallized film (chopped meat in jelly, sauce or broth is packaged in such a container);
• loaf - vacuum packaging, fixed on both sides with metal clips;
• disposable plastic container (this should be stored in the freezer and used immediately after defrosting).

Gallery: containers for canned cat food

Canned food in tins is equipped with a built-in can opener

Plastic pots are an analogue of lamisters, only with a sealed lid made of metallized foil

Tetra packs are made of six layers of metallized cardboard

Lamisters open in the same way as a package of processed cheese or yogurt

Wet food can be packed in a vacuum film secured with metal clips

The disposable wet food container should be stored in the freezer

Opened canned food in glass jars lasts longer than other containers.

Pouches are sealed bags with contents designed for one feeding

Advantages and disadvantages of wet food

Any cat can eat wet food on a regular basis, regardless of age, weight or health status. Canned food is ideal for:

• kittens during the transition from breastfeeding to regular food;
• older cats who, due to tooth loss, are unable to chew solid food.

Wet food is ideal for small kittens during the transition from milk to regular food.

Table: advantages and disadvantages of wet food

Criteria for choosing wet food

To choose wet food that is most beneficial for your pet, you should follow some rules:

1. Make sure that the food packaging is not damaged and that the expiration date has not expired.
2. Carefully study the composition of the food indicated on the pack. If cereals are listed first in the list of ingredients, it means that the product is deficient in the protein the cat needs. The optimal moisture content of canned food is about 80%.
3. Make sure that the food contains no chemicals - various dyes, preservatives and components for weight gain, but taurine must be present.
4. Choose canned food with the softest consistency (mousses, pates) for kittens, and food with large pieces of meat for adult cats.
5. For sterilized cats, choose special foods that have a lower calorie content.

To properly feed your cat with wet food, you need to carefully study the composition and follow the recommendations specified in the product leaflet.

Which food is better - wet or dry?

For a long time, there has been heated debate over which industrial feed is better - wet or dry. Some experts vote in favor of “crackers”, others argue that canned cat food is more consistent with the natural food of the animal. The determining factors when deciding how to feed a cat are:

• animal taste preferences;
• the age and health status of the pet;
• cat breed;
• owner's lifestyle.

Veterinarians recommend combining dry and wet food from the same brand.

The main disadvantage of dry food is that it contains little moisture.

This disadvantage can be easily eliminated by introducing wet food into your cat’s diet. To maintain balance, you should adhere to the following basic rules:

• do not mix food of different consistencies into one meal;
• purchase dry and wet food from the same manufacturer.

My classmate Irina’s cat ate dry food with great pleasure, but consumed a very small amount of liquid. The owner was very worried about this fact. Irina consulted a veterinarian, and he advised her to introduce wet food of the same brand as dry food into her diet. True, he immediately indicated that the food needed to be alternated. Since dry food was always freely available to the cat, he began to eat both types of food at the same time. The natural reaction of the housewife is to remove the dryer from the cat’s constant field of view and give out food of different consistency at a certain time. But the cat flatly refused to eat wet food without crackers. He screamed loudly, demanding the usual portion of his favorite dry food, or sat in front of the refrigerator for hours, as if meditating on it. Together, he again calmly wrapped up the dry and wet product, like goulash with a side dish. The veterinarian recommended changing the manufacturer, choosing from premium or holistic. Through a long and careful selection, Irina found good food that suits the cat in both options. The owner is also happy - she says that the pet has become more active, his stool has returned to normal and his fur has become smooth and silky.

Wet food rating

Table to jump to a specific food review at the end of the article.

Classes of prepared feeds

When choosing ready-made wet food, you first need to pay attention to the product class. In some cases, it is reasonable to immediately abandon the purchase.

Economy

Economy class has aggressive advertising, but almost zero nutritional value. Most representatives contain sugars, dyes and potentially dangerous preservatives. Often the proportion of fat is lower than stated, which can cause disorders of the nervous system and weakness in kittens. Such foods most often contain more grains and water than meat, so their presence on the menu is impractical. Economy class recipes do not meet the natural needs of pets.

Economy class food is easy to recognize: most brands can be seen on TV screens and on the shelves of hypermarkets

Systematic feeding of low-quality feed is fraught with many problems. After eating such foods, kittens often refuse other food. I don’t know what manufacturers add to wet food, but I personally had the opportunity to wean my pet off Whiskas and Friskies diets. I gave them to my kitten unknowingly until I visited the veterinarian for preventive vaccination. My pet starved for 3 days, but did not approach the food bowl until he realized that I would not give him any other food. This is despite the fact that I did not switch it abruptly, but mixed different foods. Judging by other people's reviews, I was lucky. Many people experience problems with the bladder, kidneys and pancreas after eating economy food.

Premium

Premium class, despite the name, is little better than budget food. It differs from the latter in its increased meat content: on average 10–20% versus 4%. Considering that in most cases, not fillets are used, but whole carcasses or, even worse, mixtures of unclaimed offal, the share of high-quality proteins is actually lower. Many premium kitten foods contain grains. Sometimes there are exceptions, but then other products act as filler.

Royal Canin is a classic representative of the premium class and, despite the assurances of the manufacturer and representatives, this food should not be given to a kitten

Premium class is conditionally suitable for feeding kittens, but these diets are best avoided. A friend of mine gave her kitten Royal Canin spiders. This is a well-known brand that is famous for its healing diets, so many people trust it. At first everything was fine, but closer to the year the cat was diagnosed with urolithiasis. And this is far from the only problem that animal owners may face. Most often, pets develop allergies to bird protein and grains.

Super premium

Super-premium wet food consists primarily of high-quality meat products. Cereal additives are extremely rare in them, but if they are present, the manufacturer will certainly indicate the type of grain. Companies often specify the percentage of components. Manufacturers indicate not only the type of meat, but also the type of offal. The ingredients are used either fresh or raw, i.e. they are not subjected to repeated freezing and additional processing. Companies often clarify that they do not add whole carcasses to the feed, but pure meat or fillets.

Bozita is not the most popular brand, but it is one of those that can be recommended for purchase

Super-premium food is the most acceptable option for kittens in terms of price-quality ratio. This is the most budget-friendly food for a pet. Such diets do not cause the development of pathologies and help maintain optimal health of the animal. Only the holistic category is better than this class, but representatives of the latter group are expensive and are not always suitable for pets.

Holistic

Holistic class is the elite among cat foods. Manufacturers do not skimp on ingredients, so the proportion of liquid is relatively low, but sufficient for comfortable consumption (about 80%). The overwhelming majority of the composition is occupied by meat products. Most often there are several of them, which helps provide the animal’s body with various vitamins, minerals and amino acids. Useful substances are presented in their natural form. This increases their digestibility.

There is no special diet for kittens in the Grandorf wet food line, but in the case of holistic cats this is not required: due to its balanced composition, the product is suitable for any healthy animal

Holistic-grade foods often include therapeutic additives, vegetables, herbs, fruits, beans, etc. Often on the lists you can find peas, which improve digestion. Yucca extract is added to slow down the growth of bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract. This helps reduce the smell of feces. A friend of mine, when she transferred her kitten from economy class to holistic, immediately noted this advantage. However, the opposite situation is also possible: kittens that have been fed cheap foods with grains for a long time often experience indigestion when switching to meat diets. It is important to take a small portion to observe the animal’s reaction, and if problems arise, first transfer the pet to the super-premium class.

Economy class

Economy class food is not included in our rating!

The greatest demand is for food of this particular class, and all thanks to their availability and hyperactive advertising. Such foods contain excessive amounts of grains, cellulose, bone meal, they also contain too much preservatives and flavorings, and the meat content does not exceed 5%. The food also contains a considerable amount of thickeners and dyes that are not allowed to be contained in food products (which cat food is not).

Attention! In Russia, supervisory authorities do not exercise strict control over economy-class food producers, which gives a free hand to some unscrupulous producers.

1. Whiskas . The most popular wet food is Whiskas, which created a sensation in the early 2000s with its appearance. At the beginning of its existence, Whiskas food was sold out at lightning speed - the pets had an excellent appetite, and the price was quite suitable for the owners. Only after a while, with the help of veterinarians, did the breeders learn the real truth about the composition of the feed and the negative consequences of its use.

Ingredients: meat and offal (including chicken at least 4%), cereals, taurine, vitamins, minerals.

Advantages:

• Prevalence.
• Product recognition, which is successfully supported by advertising.
• Affordable price.
• High nutritional value.

Flaws:

• The origin of the components is questionable.
• Almost complete absence of meat.
• High wheat content (allergen).

2. Wellkiss. Economy class food

Ingredients: meat and meat by-products 37% (chicken 4%), vegetable protein extract, minerals, sugar.

Advantages:

• The smell and taste are attractive to cats due to the addition of sugar.
• The presence of vital taurine, as well as zinc, vitamins B, E and D.

Minuses:

• Insufficient content of natural meat.
• Unspecified quality of meat and its origin: 4% is chicken, but what then is in the remaining 33%?
• High content of vegetable protein.
• Presence of flavoring additives and preservatives.

3. PRO PLAN is the most common food produced by PURINA. Presented in sufficient variety, the brand has a line for kittens, active adult pets, sterilized individuals and for cats with health problems. It has a wide range of flavors - turkey, liver, salmon, chicken and duck. Previously, this food was classified in the premium segment, but in terms of composition it is objectively an economy class food.

Ingredients: Meat and meat products, vegetable protein extracts, fish and fish products (including ocean fish 4%), plant products, minerals, vegetable oils and animal fats, various sugars, cellulose, dyes, vitamins.

Positive sides:

• Content of vitamins and minerals.
• Availability of a treatment line.
• A varied assortment (canned food, pouches, pates).
• The amino acids in the composition most likely mean taurine.

Negative sides:

• Increased content of grain crops.
• Cellulose included. An absolutely useless additive that allows you to increase the volume of the product.
• Thickeners, dyes and sugars in the composition.
• Allergen content.

What is the difference between wet food for kittens and diets for adult cats?

Wet food for kittens contains more fat and protein, as well as increased concentrations of phosphorus, calcium and magnesium. The difference is due to the characteristics of the body: babies require nutrients for the rapid development of internal organs.

Kitten foods can be dangerous for adult cats. The latter, with poor nutrition, are at risk of developing obesity, diabetes and urolithiasis. Absolutely healthy kittens can eat high-quality wet food for adult cats without negative consequences, but with the slightest deviation from the norm there is a chance of worsening the condition, so experimenting is not recommended. There are universal wet foods that are suitable for both babies and mature animals.

Premium class

Often the difference between economy and premium class food is almost invisible, only the volume of meat has been increased (most often it varies from 10% to 20%). Due to this, the content of cereals in premium is reduced and animal protein is increased, but only slightly.

The basis of premium feed is still cereal crops, such as wheat, rice, corn. Meat in premium feeds usually still has unclear quality.

“Fresh boneless chicken meat” and “chicken” are not identical to each other. Just “chicken” can include skin, bones, heads and necks, and all the offal.

When choosing wet food for a cat of this class, it is recommended to carefully read the labels, because they also contain dyes, thickeners and preservatives. Premium feed should contain vitamins and taurine.

16th place. Our Brand (NM). Food from domestic producers.

Ingredients: meat and animal products (chicken 10%, beef 4% and liver 4%), plant components (vegetable protein extract and natural fiber), vegetables (carrots 4%), mineral supplements, probiotic (whey protein), thickeners and vitamins (taurine).

Advantages:

• Affordable price.
• The content of meat products is slightly higher than in other economy feeds.
• The food contains taurine.
• There are probiotics that will reduce the risk of digestive disorders.
• Wide range of tastes.

Flaws:

• The food as a whole has an opaque composition.
• The first ingredient in the composition consists of meat and meat products combined together. This means that the basis of such food may not be high-quality sirloin, but skin, beaks, meat trimmings and other animal derivatives.
• It is unclear whether the food contains corn, wheat or other grains.
• Partial list of mineral and vitamin supplements.

15th place. Hill's is a food produced by Hill's Pet Nutrition. The medicinal food of this brand, in contrast to the daily nutrition series, belongs to the super premium category.

Ingredients: meat and animal derivatives, plant derivatives, vegetables, various sugars, egg and its derivatives, cereals, vegetable protein extracts, minerals, oils and fats.

pros:

• Extensive assortment: canned food and pouches.
• Hills products are available in many pet stores.
• Reasonable price.
• Medical series of higher quality.
• Meat components come first in the composition.

Minuses:

• Opaque composition of the feed.
• Large percentage of plant proteins.
• Pouches and canned food are inferior in quality to dry food from the same manufacturer.
• The manufacturer added sugar to the food to enhance the taste and give the food a rich color.

14th place. Happy Cat is a fairly well-known German-made food . Sometimes food is classified as super-premium.

Ingredients: Meat and meat products (lamb – 4.0%, veal – 4.0%), vegetables (green beans – 4.0%), minerals, inulin (0.1%). Vitamins: D3, E, biotin. Microelements: copper, manganese, zinc. Antioxidants: taurine.

Advantages:

• Rich in minerals and vitamins.
• Wide range of flavors: lamb, duck, sea fish, beef, venison.
• Affordable price.

Minuses:

• Insufficient percentage of meat – only 8%.
• Unpopular brand.

13th place. Royal Canin is a French-made food that began its history in 1967. Five to six years ago it was especially popular among cat owners in Russia.

Ingredients: meat and meat by-products, cereals, vegetable by-products, vegetable protein extracts, minerals, sources of carbohydrates. Additives: vitamin D3, iron, iodine, copper, manganese, zinc.

Advantages:

• Meat and meat by-products are in first place in the composition.
• Balanced veterinary line.
• Financial inclusion.
• Available in almost any store.
• There are vitamins and microelements.

Flaws:

• There are no percentages for any product.
• Everyday food from this brand is of lower quality.
• Most of the feed sold is now of Russian origin, which has led to a deterioration in quality.
• The composition does not contain taurine.

How to choose the best food for a kitten

First of all, kitten food should be complete. This means that it contains all the necessary vitamins, amino acids and minerals: tocopherol, unsaturated fatty acids omega-3 and omega-6, taurine, methionine, etc. Ideally, they should be presented in their natural form, i.e. as meat, vegetables, fruits and herbal supplements, however, in the production of wet food many ingredients cannot be used. As a result, it is necessary to introduce vitamin-mineral complexes into the composition. If there is a deficiency of nutrients, the kitten may have problems at the stage of development of the musculoskeletal system and the formation of immunity. There is a risk of pathologies of internal organs.

Rickets and deformation of the limbs are the result of a lack of calcium in the menu

It is strongly recommended to avoid feeds that contain dyes, thickeners and sugars. They help give the product a pleasant consistency and color, but for cats these parameters have no meaning. Supplements can be dangerous for pets, especially when they are young. Some dyes can cause irritation to the internal lining of the gastrointestinal tract and urinary system. This leads to blood flow, inflammation and poor digestion.

Manufacturers are forced to add preservatives to keep the food fresh as long as possible. Vitamin E (tocopherol) can act as an antioxidant, but it alone is not enough for reliable preservation. The absence of preservatives in the ingredient list is a warning sign. This may indicate that the manufacturer is trying to hide some information about the composition from the buyer. It is recommended to give preference to wet food whose list of ingredients specifies the type of preservatives. The substance must be safe.

Canned mango pieces are visible to the naked eye; the fruit is used to enrich feed with vitamins and fiber

The presence of grains in wet food is not allowed. They are practically not absorbed by the cat’s body and are used as an inexpensive filler that allows you to save money. A good quality wet food may contain small amounts of vegetables, fruits or beans. They are necessary to improve digestion and normal removal of hair from the gastrointestinal tract. Such ingredients should not be placed above the meat components.

Meat is the basis of the diet of predators. Ideally, animal products are high on the ingredient list. This can be one variety or several, as well as offal. Most often, the composition includes the liver, kidneys, lungs and hearts. These are good sources of cartilage, proteins and vitamins. It is welcome to indicate the specific type of offal and type of meat. It is advisable to avoid feed that contains such generic names as “poultry”, “chicken”, “fish”, etc.

It is advisable to prefer products that contain animal fats. They are better absorbed by cats. Pets also need vegetable oils, because the balance of unsaturated fatty acids in them is different, but their proportion should be lower. The most valuable ingredients for cats are turkey fat and salmon oil.

Denser wet foods prevent indigestion when switching to solid natural foods and dry diets

The choice of consistency depends on the kitten’s preferences. In some cases it is wise to use pate. This applies to animals with difficulty digesting and small kittens (3-5 weeks). Unless you have special needs, it is recommended to choose fibrous pieces that are closest in texture to meat.

Super premium class

Nutrition of this class should be considered practically the best among industrial feeds: it contains natural meat and a small content of cereals, offal and other additives for balance. Super-premium food should not contain sources of protein, carbohydrates and fiber.

• Sources of proteins are meat and meat ingredients, seafood, eggs.
• Sources of carbohydrates are rice, vegetables.
• Sources of fats are fish and vegetable fats.

The content of harmful substances in food of this class should raise suspicions, so you should carefully read the entire composition indicated on the packaging.

Important! If a super premium food contains meat, there must be an explanation of this component.

12th place. Animonda is a German food product from Animonda, whose priority is to maintain the high quality of its products.

Ingredients: meat and meat products 63% (pork, turkey 25%, rabbit 8%), broth, minerals.

Positive sides:

• Wide range of flavors (turkey, trout, chicken, duck, salmon, shrimp, beef, rabbit, etc.).
• Fats and proteins of natural origin.
• The line is designed taking into account the age division.
• The food is highly nutritious.

Negative sides:

• High carbohydrate content, which promotes weight gain.
• The price of the product is above average.
• Not available in all stores.

11th place. Leonardo. Its balance will be the envy of many canteens, because good meat products are used for production and high-quality meat is selected. The food is almost always based on chicken (about 70-90%), the rest consists of additives (seafood, offal, fish oil and fish). According to the recommendations of veterinarians and breeders, Leonardo wet food is best combined with dry food from its series.

Ingredients: salmon (30%), salmon, herring and shrimp broth (29.3%), herring (18%), shrimp (12%), poultry liver (10%), minerals (0.5%), fish oil (0.2%).

Pros:

• Natural composition.
• High meat content.
• Excellent price-quality ratio.
• Enriched with vitamins and minerals.

Minuses:

• A scarce product, difficult to find in regular stores.
• Suitable only as an additional diet (treat) due to the unbalanced composition.
• May cause allergies in cats with sensitive digestion.

Important! A pet that has a mixed diet (dry + wet food) must have the same food class. When combining two different classes, for example, economy and super premium economy, the pet will give preference to the economy class due to the content of special flavors and flavor enhancers, thereby not receiving the norm for animal protein and minerals.

10th place. 1st Choice is produced by the Canadian company PLB International.

Ingredients: tuna (45.5%), squid (4%), pineapple (4%), yucca, sunflower oil, vegetable broth. Vitamins: A, D3, E. Microelements: iron, calcium, copper, manganese, zinc, selenium. Unsaturated fatty acids: Omega-3.

Advantages:

• Decent meat content.
• Optimal composition of fats and proteins.
• The presence of probiotics facilitates digestion in cats with minor gastrointestinal problems.
• The food is approved by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA).
• A large number of microelements and vitamins in the composition.

Minuses:

• High price.
• Controversial fruit and berry additives: pineapple, papaya, kiwi, cranberry. These ingredients sound beautiful to people accustomed to culinary delights, but in cats such exotic ingredients can cause allergies and temporary intestinal irritation.
• Not common in regular pet stores.
• To save money, the manufacturer added vegetable broth instead of meat broth, but it is still better than just water.

9th place. Bozita - made in Sweden. The food undergoes state control, which can guarantee the absence of substances hazardous to the cat’s health.

Ingredients: chicken, rabbit (min. 7.2% per piece), beef, pork, calcium carbonate, yeast, vitamins and additives.

Main advantages:

• Natural meat and fish in different flavors of the line.
• Saturation with useful elements, minerals and vitamins.
• No dyes in the composition.
• Probiotics for digestion.

Minuses:

• High price.
• A combination of a large number of animal proteins of different origins in one formula. For example, chicken + beef + pork + rabbit.
• They began to include pork in the feed, which is a controversial decision.
• Calcium carbonate reduces stomach acid, which can lead to stomach upset due to a high-protein diet.

8th place. Schesir is an Italian pet food brand that pays great attention to the quality of its products. Fish and meat suitable for human consumption are steamed and processed by hand. Therefore, the price of such spiders is slightly higher than the average super-premium class.

Ingredients: chicken fillet 36%, tuna 27%, vegetable gelatin. Vitamins: A, D3, E. Taurine.

Main advantages:

• The chicken was raised without the use of hormones.
• Natural meat and fish in the composition, no by-products.
• The food is supplemented with vitamins.
• No dyes or flavors.

Minuses:

• High price.
• Vegetable gelatin was added to give the food the desired consistency, but it is of no use to cats.
• Sold only in large pet stores or online.

7th place. Grandin – production of canned food is located in Germany.

Ingredients: meat and meat by-products (turkey 70%), minerals, flaxseed oil. Vitamin and mineral supplements.

Pros:

• The food contains the necessary vitamins, minerals and amino acids: taurine, B vitamins, zinc, calcium.
• Monoprotein food that is suitable for cats with allergies or gastrointestinal disorders to certain types of meat.
• Grain-free formula.
• Sufficient fat content - 6.1%, which is suitable for feeding neutered pets.
• Availability of lines for sterilized and elderly cats, as well as kittens.

Minuses:

• Due to the lack of transparency of the composition of Grandin food, we included it in the super-premium category.
• Low prevalence in pet stores.
• Flaxseed oil is a source of fat, although the best solution would be to add oil of animal rather than vegetable origin.

The best wet cat food in the premium segment

Premium foods contain real meat and are more expensive. They include additional elements that help normalize the body's condition.

Hill's

Rating: 4.9

The first place in the premium segment belongs to Hill's wet food. This is the best choice for cats with sensitive stomachs and weak immune systems. The product is suitable for pets without sexual instinct and small kittens. The unique composition helps meet the body's needs. The balanced formula includes meat and fish products with the percentage indicated. Contains vegetable proteins and oils. If an animal has kidney problems, it should buy Hill's food with special acidifying additives.

The product of the American brand is chosen by many experienced breeders. They say that the animals accept the manufacturer's food well. The cat's health and appearance improve. This product is recommended by many veterinarians. Wet food is available in the form of spiders and cans. Price – 80 rubles.

Advantages

1. natural ingredients;
2. does not cause a negative reaction;
3. balanced formula;
4. Recommended by breeders and veterinarians;
5. Suitable for pets with physiological problems.

Flaws

1. No.

Bozita

Rating: 4.8

Bozita wet food differs from other participants in the rating in its packaging. Instead of standard spiders, the product is produced in a multi-layer cardboard box, which is easy to transport and store. The manufacturer's line includes food for young and adult cats. The assortment includes food with flavors of lamb, poultry, beef and pork, as well as a unique product with real Swiss seafood - salmon and shrimp. The formula includes vitamins, fatty acids and an immunomodulator. Some types contain vegetables and herbs.

Pieces of the main component are filled with delicious jelly with a pleasant aroma. The cost of the feed is justified by the highest quality. A box measuring 370 g costs 180-200 rubles. In terms of one serving, the price is quite reasonable.

Advantages

1. lightweight cardboard packaging;
2. wide selection of flavors;
3. the price corresponds to the quality;
4. food is enriched with vitamins;
5. fragrant and appetizing.

Flaws

1. not defined.

Happy Cat

Rating: 4.7

We gave second place in the rating to Happy Cat premium wet food. The product is created specifically to maintain the animal’s good mood and meet the needs of its body. It contains real meat and fish ingredients. Vegetables are used as vegetable protein, minerals and carbohydrates. The formula contains useful inulin.

The manufacturer did not add preservatives to extend the shelf life of the feed. The company compensated for this with a special preparation technology and sealed packaging.

Cat owners note that Happy Cat is accepted by animals without whims. Even pets who are picky eaters eat every last bite. Wet food is recommended by many leading veterinarians for feeding kittens and older cats. The average cost is 60 rubles.

Advantages

1. no preservatives;
2. different tastes;
3. natural;
4. the food is recommended by many veterinarians;
5. All cats like it.

Flaws

1. There is no separate type for cats that have undergone sterilization surgery.

Animonda

Rating: 4.6

The rating continues with wet food from a German manufacturer with a variety of flavors in the line. On sale is food for cats with certain body characteristics and age. The range includes cans, pouches, pieces in sauce and pates. You can choose from chicken, pork, turkey, beef and fish.

Buyers choose Animonda for its safe composition, appetizing appearance and pleasant smell. There are no cartilages or bones in the diet. When creating a menu, we advise you to take into account the fact that most types of products do not contain plant components. It's frustrating that the food contents are poorly laid out by ingredients. Price – from 70 rubles per pack.

Advantages

1. lots of protein and minerals;
2. excellent quality;
3. homogeneous consistency;
4. variety of tastes;
5. natural smell;
6. no preservatives;
7. several packaging formats to choose from.

Flaws

1. The composition is poorly described by components.

Purina PRO PLAN

Rating: 4.6

At the end of the second category of the rating, it is worth mentioning Purina PRO PLAN wet food. The line from a well-known brand offers premium products and is recommended by veterinarians. The formula includes fish, meat products, animal and vegetable fats, minerals, vitamins. It's a pity that there is no percentage designation on the packaging.

Having studied the composition of pouch with salmon, we were puzzled by the fact that the food is made on the basis of meat, with only 4% added. Other types of meat products contain less than a quarter of the total nutrition. Despite these disadvantages, cat owners note the excellent tolerability of Purina PRO PLAN and the improvement in the animal’s well-being. The line includes products for babies, seniors, and sterilized cats. The average cost is 60 rubles.

Advantages

1. well absorbed;
2. cats like the taste;
3. trusted manufacturer;
4. balanced formula;
5. variety of line;
6. approved by experts.

Flaws

1. little natural meat.

Holistics

Developed specifically for small predators, holistic foods are considered a new generation of food. They contain the highest quality products approved for human consumption. They do not contain harmful additives, dyes or flavor enhancers, GMO products, or plant proteins.

6th place. Applaws - made in Great Britain. Some classify this brand as holistic.

Ingredients: chicken breast 75%, chicken broth 24%, rice 1%.

pros

:

• High meat content.
• No by-products, dyes or preservatives.
• Monoprotein formula suitable for cats with gastrointestinal problems.
• Variety of tastes.

Minuses:

• Since this is not a complete food, we recommend giving your cat vitamins along with this meal.
• Not suitable for allergy sufferers with reactions to rice.
• High price.
• Not available in all stores.

5th place. Grandorf - produced in Italy (MONGE & C. SpA) and Belgium (United Petfood Producers NV).

Ingredients: 75% chicken breast, 25% own juice.

Advantages:

• Using natural meat.
• There are flavors without the addition of chicken protein (some cats are allergic to it).
• Hypoallergenic grain-free composition: does not contain soy, rice, corn and other grains.
• Natural preservatives.

Flaws:

• Not suitable for mono nutrition or complementary feeding of kittens due to the lack of minerals and vitamins.
• Grandorf wet food is considered a complementary diet to the dry food base.
• It is best to supplement the food with vitamins and taurine.
• High price.

4th place. Berkley - German canned food.

Ingredients: beef 51%, rabbit 15%, broth 29%, zucchini 4%, minerals 1%, taurine 0.15%.

Pros:

• Good meat content – ​​66%.
• Contains no grains.
• Dense texture of the food, reminiscent of stew. The cat will chew the food rather than swallow it in chunks.
• Large list of vitamin and mineral supplements included.

Minuses:

• Low prevalence in stores.

3rd place. Almo Nature is an Italian-made food made from meat and fish intended for human nutrition.

Ingredients: chicken 55%, shrimp 20%, chicken broth 24%, rice 1%

Pros:

• High content of animal protein in the composition.
• Quality ingredients.
• No dyes, preservatives or flavor enhancers.
• Wide range (the best lines are Rouge Label, Green Label, Legend, Classic).

Minuses:

• Not all lines contain vitamins and minerals; for example, the Almo Nature Alternative line with 95% meat content is more likely to be an additional diet.

2nd place. GO! -holistic food from a Canadian manufacturer. An excellent combination for dry food of the same brand. The meat is grown without the use of growth hormone, and the feed does not contain by-products.

Ingredients: chicken 70%, vegetable broth, sunflower oil, Yucca schidigera extract.

Advantages:

• High quality ingredients.
• No dyes, preservatives or flavoring additives.
• Canned food does not contain corn, rice or peas.

Flaws:

• High price.
• Not available in all stores.

1 place. AATU (AATU) - wet food made in Great Britain. They completely cover the cat's need for animal protein and do not contain preservatives or dyes.

Ingredients: 97% chicken and quail (includes 57% chicken, 30% chicken broth, 10% quail), minerals, sweet potato, carrots, peas, apple, alfalfa, chickpeas, tomato, tapioca, pear, cranberry, blueberry, mulberry , orange, blueberry, lingonberry, glucosamine, chondroitin, parsley, peppermint, spirulina, seaweed, oregano, sage, marjoram, thyme, chamomile, rose hips, yucca, chicory, aniseed, nettle, calendula, fenugreek, cinnamon.

Pros:

• The best varieties of meat and fish are used for production.
• Protein exclusively of animal origin.
• No allergens, flavors or preservatives.
• High nutritional value.
• Natural sources of minerals, vitamins and trace elements. Their total weight in the feed does not exceed 3%, so there is no need to worry about the nutritional value of the feed.

Minuses:

• High price.
• Most likely not suitable for cats with allergies due to the large number of different additives.
• Order only through online pet stores.

The best super-premium and holistic wet cat foods

Super-premium and holistic products are made from natural elements. They fully satisfy the cat's need for a balanced and varied diet. The last category of food is designed specifically for pets that participate in various exhibitions.

Leonardo

Rating: 4.9

Leonardo wet food is the undoubted leader in any rating. It is excellent for the daily nutrition of the tailed. It is based on meat, broth, proteins and offal. Kitten food contains added eggs and fats. It is worth noting the ideal energy indicators. Protein – 10%, fat – 5%.

Buyers note the delicate and uniform consistency of the product. The pieces look very appetizing and are generously covered with sauce. Food is purchased for animals with allergies, gastrointestinal disorders and a negative reaction to gluten. The line includes a diet for cats whose reproductive organs have been removed. Tailed animals eat wet food with pleasure. Their stomach condition is normalizing. The food is available in bags and cans of 200 and 400 g. Price – from 110 rubles.

Advantages

1. food is prescribed as a diet;
2. a huge selection of flavors and types;
3. 100% natural ingredients;
4. convenient release forms;
5. Suitable for pets with food allergies.

Flaws

1. There are no serious disadvantages.

Applaws

Rating: 4.8

All experienced breeders and veterinarians know about the next participant in the rating. Applaws food contains selected meat, seafood and fish fillets. Herbal ingredients are presented in small quantities. Cereals are replaced with potatoes, and greens are present. There are no preservatives.

The assortment includes the following flavors: tuna and sea bass, chicken with lamb, sardines with mackerel, ocean fish. The food with duck and chicken is especially praised. Pros: economical consumption, pleasant appearance of the pieces and natural smell of the product. Before purchasing, it is worth considering that the cat may refuse food. This is exactly what happened to some pets. The only serious disadvantage is that the food is difficult to find on sale. Price – 90 rubles.

Advantages

1. enriched with microelements and vitamins;
2. without allergens and preservatives;
3. meets quality standards;
4. large selection of flavors;
5. no dyes;
6. selected meat pieces;
7. Suitable for cats of all ages.

Flaws

1. not sold in all markets;
2. Not all cats like it.

Grandorf

Rating: 4.8

The next position in the ranking is occupied by wet food made from selected varieties of dietary meat. Applaws contains rabbit, turkey, lamb, salmon and cod. Ingredients include omega acids, protein, fiber and minerals. This is what your cat needs for healthy digestion. In some types you can find crab meat, mussels, squid and shrimp. Thanks to the delicate cooking method, all the beneficial properties are preserved in the food.

There is nothing unnecessary in the product. Appetizing pieces are drenched in broth or sauces. No flavorings, grains or thickeners. In our opinion, food is not complete and cannot be fed to your pet all the time. Best used 2-3 times a week as a treat. Wet food is produced in 70 g jars. The average cost is 100 rubles.

Advantages

1. nice smell;
2. many useful substances;
3. picky pets like it;
4. natural composition without harmful substances.

Flaws

1. cannot be found everywhere;
2. not suitable for regular diet.

Almo Nature

Rating: 4.8

Next in the ranking is premium wet food, which can be easily purchased online. Almo Nature brand products have a bright, recognizable design with colored cats painted on the packaging. The main food features include original flavors (tuna, shellfish, mango, pineapple, shrimp, squid, chicken with cheese, veal with vegetables), and exclusively natural ingredients. At least 50% of the composition is the main component.

Customers love the appearance of the kibble. The broth inside is jelly-like and transparent. The food smells delicious. Judging by the reviews, cats did not like all flavors of the product. Some pets refuse to eat products with cheese and fruit. For a jar of 70 g you need to pay 80-90 rubles.

Advantages

1. minerals and vitamins are present;
2. original tastes;
3. without synthetic components.

Flaws

1. Not all tastes appeal to cats;
2. There are general names of ingredients without decoding.

1st Choice

Rating: 4.8

The rating continues with holistic-class wet food. This is a unique diet option for older four-legged animals, young animals, and adult animals. Along with the main components, it contains exotic fruits. The product includes seafood, vegetables and omega acids.

The food is completely balanced, but it should be administered very carefully. Not all tailed animals will like pineapples and papaya. We did not find any serious complaints from owners of four-legged animals, but there is still a risk of developing allergies. You don’t have to worry about the quality of the product itself.

You should not combine 1st Choice with natural food, since it already contains all the necessary components. They praise the convenient packaging of the product, the maximum disclosed composition, and the absence of harmful substances. The manufacturer produces wet food in portioned jars for 80-95 rubles.

Advantages

1. quality ingredients;
2. maximum disclosed composition;
3. absence of harmful substances;
4. no wheat or soy.

Flaws

1. may cause allergies;
2. contains salt.

Solid Natura Holistic

Rating: 4.8

The last place in the ranking belongs to the domestically produced wet food Solid Natura Holistic. There are no questionable components in the composition. The food smells appetizing. The product contains only one type of meat without flavorings or grains.

Buyers note that the product is quite greasy. It is not recommended for daily use, especially if the cat is obese. Of course, Solid Natura Holistic wet food is inferior in quality to foreign manufacturers. However, it is quite affordable and does not contain substances hazardous to your pet. The following flavors are available to choose from: veal, rabbit, turkey, quail, chicken, beef. A jar with a volume of 320 g costs 180-200 rubles.

Advantages

1. excellent to eat;
2. many flavors in the line;
3. monoprotein;
4. easy to find on sale;
5. There are separate types for kittens and pets with kidney failure;
6. does not cause allergies.

Useful video

Grandorf wet food in the video below:

To choose the best food for your pet, it is important to understand what it will be used for: as a main or supplementary diet. Wet food should not be used as a cat's only meal, despite its good composition and high meat content.

A cat needs fiber, vitamins and mineral supplements in small quantities, the high content of which is contained in the line of dry food. In addition, the high moisture content in canned food and spiders reduces the nutritional value of the product. Therefore, we recommend using canned food and pouches in combination with dry food.

Conclusions and recommendations

It's fair to say that the best wet cat food definitely contains meat that is visible to the naked eye once the can is opened. There are no grains, salt or sugar, or unknown ingredients. At the same time, your cat likes this food.

Prices for good wet food are never low, usually from 50 to 120 rubles per jar of 70-85 g. If you see “super-duper healthy wet food” in the supermarket (the labels on the packaging literally scream about this) with a price of only 16 rubles per bag (pouch) 80 g - we can say with 99% confidence that this is bad food.

In general, we hope our article was useful. Now you know which wet food for cats is better to choose, and also how to look at the composition to understand whether this food is good or its quality is in great doubt.

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