Canned Cat Food
Moist and Wet Cat Food

Canned cat food or moist cat food is a great alternative for cat lovers who do not want to feed their cats a raw diet or dry cat food (kibbles).

As cats are obligate carnivores it is essential that we provide them with nutrients that are sourced from animals. As responsible cat owners we need to understand the importance of cat nutrition and provide our favorite pets with the best wet cat food (aka canned cat food) possible.

As cats are obligate carnivores it is essential that we provide them with nutrients that are sourced from animals. As responsible cat owners we need to understand the importance of cat nutrition and provide our favorite pets with the best wet cat food (aka canned cat food) possible.

A feline cat diet is considered well balanced if it contains good quality proteins and essential animal-based amino acids, fats, minimal carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and water, in the correct amounts.

Moist cat food is a commercially produced cat food available in cans or pouches. All manufacturers have a specific formulation and variety. Wet cat food consists of ground meat or whole bite size pieces of beef, poultry or fish. These moist foods are presented in a sauce or gravy, jelly or in brine.

Formulations differ but generally consist of proteins (meats or meat by-products from beef, fish or poultry, soya bean); carbohydrates (grains, rice, barley, potatoes); vitamins and minerals and fats.

Advantages of Canned Cat Food:

• This cat food comes in a wide range of flavors, sizes and brands.
• Moist food offers a range of special diets for specific feline health conditions.
• Moist foods have a high moisture content which provides an excellent dietary source of water.
• Canned or moist cat food has a long shelf life if unopened.
• Canned or moist cat food is generally highly palatable.
• Cats love the taste and smell of moist, canned or wet feline foods.

Disadvantages of Canned (pouched) Cat Food:

• Wet cat food is perishable and once opened it needs to be stored in the refrigerator.
• It is believed that cats fed a moist-only diet tend to get bad breath due to tartar build-up.
• Moist cat food can be pricey if you buy premium, well balanced canned / pouched cat food.

Visit our page on cat food basics for tips and advice on feeding your cat and general cat food information.

Supermarket shelves are packed with a wide selection of commercial moist and dry cat food. Every manufacturer has their own formulation and the quality and quantity of the nutrients differ.

It is advisable to read the label and select a brand with the highest quality proteins and animal-based amino acids. Be sure to find the most suitable food appropriate to the cat breed, the cat's age, lifestyle and your cat or kittens nutritional requirements.

If you are uncertain, check with your veterinarian.

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