Wet cat food has a host of benefits. It is often more cost-effective, more appealing to your pet, and can have higher meat content.
But you still need to consider the same things as with choosing dry cat food – what are their dietary needs, how much do they need to eat every day, and which flavours do they like?
Thankfully, all of the well-known and loved brands make both wet and dry food, and there are plenty of choices out there.
Below are our top picks of the best wet cat foods, reviewed.
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This is one of the best multipacks around – every pouch is conveniently one 85g serving, you get four flavour varieties, and the gravy/jelly sauce will appeal to any cat.
Chicken, duck, turkey and poultry flavours are included, and the saucy jelly is a great cross between the two so should mean all tastes are catered for. The fine flakes are also a great balance of not being too chunky, yet with enough bite.
It is for adult cats, comes without artificial colours or preservatives and the choice of flavours means they won’t get bored easily after a few days of eating.
This food is available for cats over the age of 7 and in two stages, Stage 1 and Stage 2, for both mature and ageing cats so you can start to give your cat the right changes to their diet ASAP.
Stage 1 features a special selection of ingredients which meet the nutritional requirements of mature cats with fibres selected for their satiating effect. Stage 2 has been formulated with nutrients which meet the nutritional needs of ageing cats, with ingredients such as green-lipped mussels, and is available in a high calorie version for cats with a tendency to lose weight.
There is dry food available too, in case you give your cat a blend of both for their meals. A host of 5* reviews and stories of how this food has changed their elderly cat are well-deserved.
If you are really concerned about what is going into your cat’s diet, then this grain-free (and free of any nasties) food is a good start. It is designed to supplement your cat’s usual daily food.
It uses 100% natural ingredients, with no fillers or additives. Each serving is low in carbohydrates, fats, and has no added sugar. The gravy is both tasty and keeps the meat soft, as well as helping your cat to stay hydrated. You can choose between four flavours.
Want to buy in bulk? Need a mix of flavours to keep your kitty happy? This box allows you to buy between 40 and 120 pouches at one time depending on the flavour you’re after.
You can buy mixed varieties, or stick to ham, tuna, meat or fish. Every pouch is just perfect for one serving, and they should be given 3-4 pouches per day if just feeding wet – so buying in bulk will save you rushing to the shops.
Lots of people have left reviews saying their cats will touch nothing else!
Complete, for ages 1 to 7, this variety box contains a mixture of flavours which should help keep your cat wanting more.
You can buy as a Gourmet Perle Chef’s Collection with a mix of meat flavours including turkey, duck, lamb and chicken, as a Country Medley with turkey, trout, duck and game or Ocean Delicacies if they prefer something a bit fishier.
You get 96 pouches no matter which flavour you choose, which is great value for money and there are no artificial additions, just essential vitamins.
A pick for senior cats, who are inactive and struggling to maintain a healthy weight.
It is packed with essential proteins and omega-oils, as well as added beneficial ingredients such as yucca extract and cranberry. It won’t only keep their weight maintained, but will also protect against disease and internal discomfort.
Because it is purely turkey, it is also good for any cats who need to avoid certain meats for allergy reasons, or if you just want to keep things basic in case of a sensitive stomach. It is a little expensive, but the quality is high.
With dozens of options, these single flavour pouches are perfect for giving your cat all of the minerals they need.
You can buy a mixed box which will give them something different every day, or you can stick to just chicken or fish. They’re available in either gravy or jelly, and every pouch is a handy single-serving size.
There are a couple of flavours here which aren’t too common – the Favourites in Jelly contain rabbit and prawns, the Meat Selection has beef and the Traditional Dishes contain some vegetables too.
An average cat of around 4kg should be given 4 pouches per day, so it is really easy to work out how much they need if you’re also giving them other treats or dried food.
This food takes ‘wet food’ to a new level. For cats who can’t chew, or simply won’t touch solid food, this food gives them everything they need in an easy to consume way.
They can be fed via a syringe when they don’t have an appetite, and it contains many essential minerals and vitamins at rates which are suitable for animals under stress. There is also a prebiotic to feed the beneficial bacteria in the gut, rosemary for its antioxidant properties and EPA and DHA which are anti-inflammatory and boost the immune system.
Because of the high moisture count, it is great for dehydrated cats who have maybe gone through some surgery or stress.
Perfect for adults, this food tackles the four main food groups – proteins, vitamins and minerals, fibres, fats and oils.
You can buy a Land and Sea variety pack, or stick to just fish or just chicken and turkey. They’re available in either jelly or gravy in case your kitty has a preference, and they will need approximately 3 pouches every day.
You can also buy a specialist kitten or senior options which have the same great flavours, but with added vitamins and minerals dedicated to serving that age.
Complete, giving your cat everything they need in one handy pouch, these Harringtons pouches contain completely fresh and safe ingredients.
All ingredients are natural, and there are added vitamins and minerals (yet no nasty additions). You can choose just salmon or chicken, or a mix of both flavours. It is available in 8 or 24 pouches, so you can give it a go and then buy in bulk if it goes down a treat.
You will see a lot of meat and fish-based flavours, just as with dry food.
There may be a preference for your cat – they may not touch fish flavours, but love chicken. The flavour of wet food will be significantly more than with dry food (opening the pouch will probably let you know this via the much stronger smell!).
So, it is best to get it right to ensure they eat it. If you aren’t sure, or they are pretty fussy about everything, try buying food which is a mix of different meat sources which should tone down the flavours a bit.
Wet food is cheaper to buy, and is also easier to buy in bulk. You can buy pouches, cans or sachets as singles or in boxes of 6-30+.
Buying in bulk is great for anyone who has space to bulk buy and store, has multiple cats or who runs a cattery service.
In most cases, you will use the whole pouch or tin in one serving. But, you may be feeding in smaller portions or with dried food, in which case the wet food will need to stay fresh.
If this will be the case, opt for a tin or container which can go in the fridge as opposed to a pouch.
Some simply don’t like it! If they are used to dry food, or just bits of meat, the switch to wet could be odd for them.
You should never just make a straight switch, but it is worth introducing it slowly if you do want to start incorporating some wet food into their diet.
