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- Is wet cat food recommended?
- The best brands of wet cat food
- Hills Ration
- Royal Canin Ration
- Whiskas ration
- Proplan feed
- Gran Plus Ration
- N&D
- Homemade Wet Cat Food Recipes
- Homemade recipe for wet rations with meat
- Homemade dessert recipe for cats
- Other homemade recipes for cats
Wet cat food is a very good option to keep our feline well nourished, regardless of its life stage. In this article by PeritoAnimal, we will analyze the best brands of sachets for cats and also canned ones for cats.
If you don't want to buy this ready-made food and plan to prepare it at home, don't miss our recipes and the step-by-step instructions on how to make wet cat food at home. You can offer this option as a reward, but if you always want to feed your cat food you make yourself, consult a feline nutrition expert to ensure the menu is balanced. So, stay now with our article on wet cat food: best brands and homemade recipes.
Is wet cat food recommended?
In the wild, cats feed mainly on small prey such as birds, rodents and even lizards. These animals provide them with all the protein they need, in addition to having a very high percentage of water, being responsible for approximately 70% of the water that cats need every day.
When we cover your nutritional needs at home with conventional feed, we are offering a dry food that, although of high quality, does not exceed 8% moisture, due to the way it is made. It is assumed that the cat drinks water to supplement the liquids that are missing, but the truth is that, accustomed to drinking little due to the high humidity of their prey, we may find that your hydration is deficient.
Therefore, to avoid urinary and kidney problems that may result from this situation, at least mixed feeding is recommended. That is, mix feed and moist food daily. Wet food provides approximately 80% liquid. Also, contrary to popular belief, he contains fewer calories than dry feed. That's why offering wet cat food and sachet for cats is recommended for obese or overweight cats. They like wet food because it is very palatable, hydrates and satisfies them. To facilitate the choice, PeritoAnimal selected the best brands of wet food for cats. See below.
The best brands of wet cat food
To choose the best wet cat food, we have to look at some basics. First, as the cat is a carnivorous animal, the main ingredient has to be the animal protein, which can come from meat or fish. When looking at the product label, check this out as meat should be the first ingredient on the list and it is better to indicate that it is meat rather than by-products. Note that some parts, such as giblets, are considered by-products for human consumption, but are perfectly suited for animal consumption.
Cats also need fats such as essential fatty acids. Also, small amounts of vitamins and minerals are needed. As for carbohydrates, they can be added, but are not essential for this species. Antioxidants or preservatives had better be natural. Finally, it is essential to note that the manufacturer specifies that the particular wet cat food is a complete food and not complementary. In short, the label of the best wet cat food should contain this information:
- The protein must be of animal origin.
- Meat should be the first ingredient on the list.
- Fats, like fatty acids, need to be present.
- Vitamins and minerals are essential.
- Carbohydrates are not required.
- It is preferable that antioxidants or preservatives are natural.
- Note if there is specification about being a complete food and not complementary to the feline's diet.
From the analysis of the products on the market, some of the best wet cat food brands in Brazil, are:
Hills Ration
It stands out for its high palatability, texture and can be offered to sick cats or cats with any type of nutritional weakness. It is one of the most complete on the market and, therefore, tends to be priced above other options.
Royal Canin Ration
Royal Canin's wet cat food is one of the most sold on the market and can be found in a sachet for cats. It has a complete formula that combines animal protein, minerals and vitamins and is only preserved in water.
Whiskas ration
One of the most popular and most affordable brands that have wet cat food. The products are of good quality and also have the necessary ingredients to nourish the feline's needs.
Proplan feed
It is a wet food option for cats by Purina, a Nestlé brand. It is an excellent product and also targeted to kittens up to 12 months old. There are options for older, neutered and adult cats.
Gran Plus Ration
It is a wet feed option for cats with good protein and has a version for castrated cats and also for urinary tract protection. With an affordable price, it presents all the necessary components for feeding the feline.
N&D
It has a very high concentration of protein, but it is not a complete wet cat food. The positive point is that it has natural ingredients, free of preservatives and colorings.
Homemade Wet Cat Food Recipes
Want to know how to make wet cat food? Know that homemade moist food can be a good option to feed our cat. We may offer it occasionally, as a reward or celebration of a special event, or decide to prepare food more often, even daily, combined with dry feed or even as the only option in your diet.
If you intend to make homemade moist food the cat's only food source, seek all possible information in advance with a feline nutrition professional to ensure that the menu is the most appropriate for the characteristics of our feline companion. In this way, we avoid falling into an unbalanced diet that causes nutritional deficiencies and, consequently, health problems. these are some homemade wet cat food recipes that you can prepare at home:
Homemade recipe for wet rations with meat
For this recipe, separate:
- 100 grams of grilled chicken
- 35 grams of its entrails, such as heart and liver, also grilled
- 5 grams of boiled egg yolk
- 10 grams of baked or boiled pumpkin.
How to prepare: Just mix and serve hot (of course not too hot). We can season it with a few drops of fish oil.
Homemade dessert recipe for cats
In the heat, coconut and strawberry ice cream is a good option to cool a cat. All you need is:
- 1 bowl of coconut yogurt
- Half the weight of coconut yogurt in coconut oil
- About 20 grams of washed strawberries.
How to prepare: place all ingredients in a blender. Fill an ice cube tray with the resulting mixture and store it in the freezer. Once frozen, serve cube by cube.
Other homemade recipes for cats
If you want more homemade recipes for cats, you will find them in these articles that we also publish here on PeritoAnimal:
- How to make sachet for cats
- Homemade Cat Meat Recipe
- Homemade Cat Food - Fish Recipe
- 3 pestisk recipes for cats
- Christmas Recipes for Cats
The following video may also interest you, with 7 fruits that cats can eat and their benefits:
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