Wet cat food - why is it a good choice?
By nature, cats aren’t very fond of drinking water from a bowl. Kitties most often and most willingly take their daily amount of fluids with a meal. Wet cat food will give your pet much more fluids in one meal than any dry cat food. With a moisture content of over 80%, your cat will provide the body with sufficient water when eating wet food, even if it decides not to drink it from a bowl. What else is wet cat food better than dry cat food? A cat’s sense of smell is much more sensitive than their sense of taste. For a cat, a tasty food is the one that smells the best. You can further intensify the aroma of wet cat food by heating it to a room temperature. Cats love to eat food which has the temperature as close to the temperature of their tongue, which is around 30°C. What else is wet cat food better at? Want to sneak extra fluids in your cat’s meal? Add a little warm water to the food and mix thoroughly. Do you have a cat with dental problems? The soft texture of the wet food will be much easier for him to eat than the hard kibbles of dry food.
How to serve wet food?
In terms of the convenience of feeding, wet cat food performs significantly worse than dry cat food. You cannot put wet cat food in a bowl without the help of cutlery or special measuring cups. Its storage is also a bit more problematic. For food in pouches, special clips to close the bag will be useful, and in the case of cans, reusable plastic or silicone lids will be the best. Once opened, the wet food should be kept refrigerated and used within a maximum of 2 days. Do not leave wet food in the cat's bowl for more than 30 minutes. After this time, cover the bowl and hide the food, preferably in the fridge or other cool place, and try to serve again after some time. The wet food is best served to the cat gently warmed - this strengthens its aroma. Clean the cat's bowl after each meal. This will significantly reduce the growth of bacteria on the bottom, which are responsible for the unpleasant odours that remain on the dish.
What is the best wet cat food?
Cat wet food comes in several different types, which differ mainly in consistency. In our range, you will find meaty chunks in gravy, appetizing pâtés, exclusive dinners made with fresh meat and food toppings – all without the addition of artificial colourants or flavours will surely appeal to your cat, even the most demanding. Of course, the best wet cat food is the one that contains the highest quality ingredients with all the necessary nutrients – they provide the food with excellent digestibility and taste, which even the pickiest cats will not resist. Cats don’t like boredom, so you can add variety to their diet with different types of wet food which will additionally offer a pleasant texture to the meal.
How do I change my cat's food?
If you decide to change your cat's food, remember that you can't do it overnight. Cats have a very sensitive digestive system, and drastic changes in food composition can cause a range of digestive problems. Therefore, when introducing a new type of food to your pet's diet, do it gradually. Wet cat food is a bit more problematic here, as it is more difficult to measure the perfect portion than with dry food. Additionally, during the transition period, you must prepare to store twice the amount of open pet food packages. For the first three days, give your cat a mixture of the old food with the new formula in a 3:1 ratio. On the third and fourth day, give your cat the current and new food mixed in a 1:1 ratio at the meal. On the fifth and sixth day of the meal, the ratio should be 3:1 in favour of the new wet food for your cat. On the 7th day of the whole process, you can already give a meal consisting only of the new formula. This way you will not only avoid possible stomach problems, but also give your cat time to get used to the new taste or texture of the food. Cats can be extremely picky about food, so in order not to discourage them, always introduce new products gradually.
