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A bag of dry food or a multipack of wet food may seem like an easy choice. Yet many cat owners buy products that do not suit their cat’s age, eating habits or daily requirements. The result: food left uneaten, extra expense and a cat that will only eat the most expensive option.
So keep an eye out for these three common pitfalls:
Look on the label for complete pet food or complementary pet food. Complete cat food is intended to be given as a daily meal, following the feeding guidelines on the packaging. A snack, cat soup or liquid treat is usually complementary.
For example, Felix Original Mix Selection in Jelly is described as complete food for adult cats. The packaging contains 44 pouches of 85 grams, with varieties such as beef, chicken, tuna and salmon. According to the product information, each variety mentioned contains 4% of the highlighted ingredient. That is different from a recipe made entirely from that type of meat.
Felix Soup Fish, on the other hand, is labelled as complementary food for adult cats. The recommended amount is one pouch per 4 kilograms of body weight per day, alongside a complete meal. So do not use cat soup as a main food.
A kitten has different nutritional needs from an adult cat. For young animals, choose a product that clearly states that it is intended for kittens or junior cats. The product information for Felix Double as Nice Junior specifies a usage period of 6 to 52 weeks. Whiskas Junior Classic Selection is also complete wet food for kittens, with feeding advice that varies by age group.
Adult cats from around one year old need different varieties. Purina One Adult Salmon, for example, is intended for adult cats from one year of age and is supplied as dry food in an 800-gram pack. Always check the current age guidance on the label, especially when a product is also offered for junior or senior animals.
Wet cat food contains a lot of moisture and is often sold in pouches, trays or tins. An opened pouch will generally need to be refrigerated and used within the stated period. Felix Original Mix Selection, for example, states that leftovers should be refrigerated and consumed within 24 hours.
Dry cat food is easier to measure out and more practical to store for longer after opening, provided the bag is properly sealed and kept somewhere cool and dry. The feeding guidelines remain important: Felix Seaside Sensations gives 70 grams per day as an example for an adult cat weighing 4 kilograms when dry food is fed exclusively. The amount is lower when combined with wet food.
So do not compare only the price of a pack. Also consider:
Why it suits this profile: A large multipack with several flavours for households that regularly use wet cat food and want to offer variety.
The product information clearly states that this is complete food for adult cats. The 85-gram portions help to limit opened leftovers.
44 individual pouches; four stated flavour varieties; feeding guidelines for a 4-kilogram cat.
Why it suits this profile: Suitable for anyone looking for dry cat food with salmon listed as the first ingredient in the product description.
The packaging and product information state the life stage, flavour and net quantity. This makes it easier to compare with other adult varieties.
800-gram pack; for adult cats from one year of age; store dry in a cool, dry place.
Why it suits this profile: For adult cats that enjoy a complementary liquid treat alongside their usual complete food.
The label states that this is complementary food. The guideline of one pouch per 4 kilograms helps prevent you from treating soup as a complete meal.
6 portions of 48 grams; varieties with cod, tuna and plaice; refrigerate after opening.
Why it suits this profile: A practical choice for kittens that eat wet food in several meat flavours, spread throughout the day.
The product information describes this as complete food for kittens and gives separate quantities for different age groups.
12 pouches of 85 grams; several flavours; feeding advice for kittens aged 3 to 12 months.
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.
It depends on the daily portion, pack size and combination. Dry food often contains more grams per bag and is practical to store after opening. Wet food is offered in smaller portions and can be useful for cats that have several meals a day. Compare the recommended daily amount rather than just the price per pack.
Follow the feeding guidelines on the packaging and, where possible, divide the daily amount between several meals. Requirements vary according to weight, age, activity level and the combination of wet and dry food. Adjust the portion if your cat consistently eats too much or too little.
No. Cat snacks and cat soup are complementary products. They can be used for variety or as an additional feeding occasion, but they do not replace complete cat food. If necessary, reduce the main meal when giving snacks daily, and always provide fresh drinking water.
