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A bag of cat food or a multipack of wet food might seem like a quick choice. Yet cat owners regularly pay for a flavour name, large packaging or an attractive image without properly checking whether the product suits their cat's age and daily diet. Especially with wet cat food, dry cat food and cat treats, there are a few points on the label that deserve extra attention.
"With beef" or "with chicken" doesn't automatically mean that beef or chicken is the main ingredient. The legal description and the percentage on the packaging give you more information. For example, Felix Double the Tasty Beef and Chicken states that the product is flavoured with beef and chicken; according to the product information, both ingredients represent 2%.
With Gourmet Gold Cassolette Beef & Chicken, higher percentages are mentioned: 6% beef and 8% chicken within the composition. So don't just compare the front of the packaging; also look at the ingredients list.
Cat treats, sticks and other snacks are generally complementary food. They are intended as a supplement and not as a replacement for complete food for adult cats. The product information for Felix Crispies advises limiting treats to a maximum of 10% of the daily calorie intake. Whiskas Cat Sticks are also not suitable for kittens.
A treat can therefore fit perfectly into the feeding plan, as long as the main meal is not pushed aside.
A cat food multipack can be convenient, but first check the amount per pouch or tray, the shelf life and the storage instructions after opening. With wet food of 85 grams, the price per 100 grams is a better comparison than just the box price. A multipack with different flavours is practical if your cat accepts variety, but less suitable if your cat only eats one variety.
Choose food that is clearly intended for the right age:
Whiskas Junior Classic Selection in Sauce is, according to the product description, complete wet food for kittens. The guideline varies from 3 to 4.5 pouches per day, depending on age. Use such amounts as a starting point and adjust the portion to the individual cat.
Look for terms like complete food or complementary food. Complete food is, according to the product information, intended to be fed as a daily meal. Felix Double the Tasty Beef and Chicken is described as complete food for adult cats. The analysis mentions, among other things, 30% protein, 11% fat and added taurine.
A product described as a treat or supplementary food should not replace the full daily meal.
Wet food contains a lot of moisture. Whiskas Adult Wet Cat 1+, for example, states 84.5% moisture and 61 kcal per 85-gram pouch. This makes the energy content per portion clearer than a vague claim about "light" food.
Dry food, such as cat kibble, generally contains much less moisture and is more concentrated per gram. With dry food, make sure there is plenty of fresh drinking water available and follow the feeding guideline on the packaging. If you combine wet and dry food, subtract the energy or recommended amount of one product from the other.
Why this fits the profile: The 85-gram portions and the mixed selection make it easy to try different flavours without buying large quantities of one variety straight away.
The product information states complete wet food for cats over one year old, 61 kcal per pouch and storage tips for opened portions.
12 individual pouches, 84.5% moisture and varieties with beef, chicken, lamb and poultry.
Why this fits the profile: This choice is aimed at adult cats who get small fillets in sauce and multiple flavours within one pack.
The composition states the proportion of beef, chicken, rabbit or salmon per variety. This allows you to compare the flavour claim with the ingredients list.
Complete food for adult cats, 80% moisture and four flavour varieties in a multipack.
Why this fits the profile: Handy for adult cats who occasionally get a light, crunchy treat alongside their normal cat food.
The product is clearly labelled as complementary food for adult cats. The recommended amount is a maximum of 12 grams per day.
48 grams per pack, 31.5% protein and a light, crunchy texture.
Why this fits the profile: The packaging is intended for kittens and offers several meat flavours in individual portions.
The product description states complete wet food for kittens, a gradual transition and age-related feeding amounts.
12 pouches of 85 grams, four varieties and added taurine and vitamins according to the product information.
We have compiled a full, up-to-date list of products that fully meet these strict selection criteria and comply with current European safety regulations.
Wet cat food generally contains significantly more moisture and is often sold in individual portions. Dry food contains less moisture and is more concentrated per gram. Both can be part of the feeding plan, but check whether the product is complete food and adjust the total amount when combining them.
Always follow the packaging. In the product information for Whiskas Adult Wet Cat 1+, it states that opened food can be stored in the fridge for a maximum of two days. Serve the food at room temperature and seal leftovers well.
This varies per product and body weight. Felix Crispies states a maximum of 12 grams per day for an adult cat of around 4 kilos. As a general product guideline, treats should not provide more than 10% of the daily calorie intake. Reduce the main meal when you regularly give cat treats and do not choose cat treats as a replacement for complete food.
