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There is a huge choice of cat food in the UK. You’ll find wet food, dry food, cat food multipacks, cat treats and liquid snacks in all kinds of flavours and formats. However, attractive packaging does not always tell you what your cat needs every day.
Three pitfalls are particularly common:
First, check the legal designation on the packaging. Complete cat food is intended as daily nutrition for the stated life stage. Complementary cat food is a snack, topper or treat and does not necessarily contain all the nutrients a cat needs every day.
According to the product information, Gourmet Mon Petit is classed as complete wet food for adult cats. INABA Fun Bites and INABA Churu, on the other hand, are classed as complementary food. Use these products as treats, for variety or as an addition to a normal meal. Adjust the main meal if you give snacks regularly.
Extra care is needed with kittens. Not every snack or adult cat food is suitable for young animals. Always check the age indication. According to the product information, for example, Whiskas Cat Sticks Chicken Flavor are not suitable for kittens, while the label states that Catisfactions are suitable for adult cats and kittens from 8 weeks old, with separate feeding guidelines.
Wet food generally contains considerably more moisture than dry food. This makes it appealing for cats that do not drink much from their bowl, but a high moisture percentage does not guarantee a complete diet.
According to the product specification, INABA Fun Bites products contain 93% moisture. INABA Churu Multipack Chicken & Beef contains 91% moisture, while INABA Bisque Cat Tuna Recipe contains 86% moisture. These products are intended as snacks or toppers. Always provide fresh drinking water as well.
Portion size and storage time also matter with wet food. Gourmet Mon Petit comes in 50-gram portions. This can be useful for cats that prefer several small meals. Once opened, these portions should, according to the product information, be covered, refrigerated and used within the stated period.
Do not just compare “cat food with chicken” with “cat food with fish”. Also look at:
According to the product information, Felix Double the Tasty Salmon, Sea Fish & Beetroot contains 30% crude protein and 11% fat. The pack contains 800 grams and the product is intended as complete food for adult cats. Portion size is particularly important with dry food, as kibble takes up little space but is relatively concentrated.
A 2 kg pack such as g'woon Adult Crunchy Meat and Fish or g'woon Adult Cat Bites with Fish is practical when your cat eats the same kibble every day. However, the product information provided does not list all the analytical values for these products. If you want to make a precise comparison, it is a good idea to check the current packaging or product specification before ordering.
Why it suits this profile: A 2 kg pack is convenient for an adult cat that eats dry food every day and does not need lots of variety.
The product information clearly states that this is dry food for adult cats. However, check the missing analytical values on the packaging.
2 kg of food, crunchy kibble and a combination of meat and fish according to the ingredients list.
Why it suits this profile: The small 50-gram pouches are suitable for adult cats that enjoy different flavours and smaller portions.
The product information describes it as complete wet food for adult cats and provides daily guidance for a 4 kg cat.
50 g per meal, 81.5% moisture and varieties with chicken, duck and turkey.
Why it suits this profile: Ideal for interactive feeding, as a topper for dry food or when you want to give a snack in small quantities.
The label states that this is a complementary snack. This makes it clear that it does not fully replace the main meal.
20 tubes, 91% moisture and, according to the product information, 6 kcal per tube.
Why it suits this profile: A multipack of portioned wet food is ideal for adult cats that enjoy chicken and turkey in jelly.
The portions are individually packed, so you are less likely to open too much or have to store leftovers.
According to the product information, complete wet food for adult cats, with 85% moisture and individually portioned packaging.
We have put together a complete, up-to-date list of products that fully meet these strict selection criteria and the applicable European safety regulations.
A practical daily routine can include complete wet food, dry food or a combination of both. When combining products, do not automatically give the full recommended amount of each one. This could make the total energy intake too high. Use the feeding guidelines on the packaging as a starting point, and take your cat’s weight, age, activity level and body condition into account.
Cat treats such as Whiskas Dental Treats, Whiskas Cat Sticks, INABA Fun Bites, INABA Bisque and Vitakraft Liquid Snack are complementary products. Give them in limited quantities and deduct them from your cat’s daily food allowance. A liquid cat treat can be offered on its own or used as a topper. Always check the storage instructions after opening; these vary from product to product.
Complete cat food is formulated as daily nutrition for the animal species and life stage stated on the label. Complementary cat food is intended as a snack, reward or addition. Always check the legal designation on the label.
That depends on your cat’s preference, the nutritional composition and your daily routine. Wet food contains more moisture, while dry food is easy to portion and store. Most importantly, check whether the product is complete and whether the portion is suitable for your cat.
Follow the instructions on the packaging. Much opened wet food should be covered, stored in the fridge and used within one to two days. According to the product specification, an opened liquid snack may sometimes need to be consumed within as little as 24 hours. It is best to throw it away if its smell, colour or texture changes.
