List of super premium wet cat food

Updated: 04/22/2021 17:12:39

Expert: Kiryakova Anna Vladimirovna

*Review of the best according to the editors of expertology.ru. About the selection criteria. This material is subjective in nature, does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before purchasing, consultation with a specialist is required.

Wet ready-made food for cats is considered more physiological and balanced compared to dry food; it contains a sufficient amount of moisture for comfortable digestion, because, as you know, most cats do not drink water well. In addition, pieces in sauce or pate are produced in measured portions; they do not need to be measured before serving, however, the shelf life of an opened pouch or jar is limited to several hours. Another aspect that needs to be taken into account when compiling a diet is the absence of hard components in wet food, which means there is no prevention of tartar in the animal.

Feeds differ in composition, depending on which they are divided into several groups: super-economy, budget segment, premium and super-premium (holistic). Breeders give preference to products with the most natural composition, but not everyone can afford them to provide for their pet on a regular basis. We present a rating of the 16 best wet food for cats in three segments from budget to holistic.

The best super-premium wet cat foods

A feature of super-premium is the presence of a large amount of animal protein with good energy and biological value. Natural poultry, lamb, beef, rabbit, as well as liver or heart are added to this category. The most common sources of carbohydrates in diets are rice and oats. Sometimes potatoes and barley are used.

Bozita with rabbit

The top continues the complete, balanced diet of Bozita with rabbit, intended for animals aged from one to six years. Produced in Sweden using only fresh, unfrozen ingredients. Therefore, the most picky pets do not refuse food.

Tetra Recart packaging from Tetra Pak. The bag is easy to open and reseal, allowing food to remain fresh and tasty for two to three days.

Bozita does not contain genetically modified ingredients. It also does not contain taste enhancers, flavors and appetite stimulants, sucrose, which contributes to excess weight gain, soy, fats and low-quality by-products. Meat pieces contain all the necessary vitamins and minerals.

Does not belong to the medicinal group. The main ingredients are meat and poultry. Each piece contains 7.2% chicken and rabbit, plus beef, pork, calcium carbonate and yeast.

Among the features it is worth noting the high meat content (93%) and low fat content. The food contains large amounts of vitamins A, D, E, as well as essential minerals. Taurine is present, which is responsible for myocardial function and good vision.

Separately, it is worth noting the presence of a natural immunostimulant MacroGard. It helps strengthen the animal’s immune system: by interacting with leukocytes, it stimulates the biological activity of the latter.

Advantages:

• Even picky cats like it;
• Good composition;
• High quality;
• Nice smell.

Flaws:

• Large packaging.

Schesir

Canned tuna and chicken - complete nutrition for adult pets. They are healthy and easily absorbed by the animal's body. Premium products are completely natural and do not contain preservatives or artificial flavors. They undergo strict quality control in production. The wet food is formulated according to unique recipes from the Italian company Agras Delic, which owns the brand

Pieces of tuna and chicken - according to production technology - are selected by hand and complemented with delicate vegetable jelly. A well-chosen ratio of poultry meat (4.7%) and fish (51%) is a guarantee of a rich, rich taste.

The vitamins and minerals contained in the food help your pet stay active. The energy value of one serving weighing 100 grams is 78.8 kcal. Due to the high quality of the components, digestibility by the animal’s body is high and reaches 83%, due to which the cat is quickly satiated, which means less feed is required. Overeating is excluded.

Schesir can be used as a main food or added to a dry kibble diet.

Advantages:

• Natural composition;
• Even demanding cats like it;
• High content of protein components;
• Good digestibility.

Flaws:

• High price.

Advantages and disadvantages of premium kitten food

First of all, the advantages of premium category feeds include their fairly low cost with quite acceptable quality. They are not much more expensive than economy class, but are made from better raw materials and have a balanced composition.

When giving preference to the premium class, you should take into account that the saturation of vitamins and minerals may be insufficient, and you will have to give your pet supplements to maintain its health.

The disadvantages also include the fact that in the production of these products quite a lot of compounds that are not beneficial for the cat’s body are used: aroma enhancers, flavoring additives, preservatives, dyes, thickeners, stabilizers and similar compounds.

The Best Premium Wet Cat Foods

The composition includes high quality components. No artificial preservatives or flavor enhancers are used. The disadvantages of the group include a small variety of ingredients, which is why pets have to be given additional vitamin and mineral complexes. The editors of VyborExpert.ru selected three nominees.

Hill's Science Plan

If you want your pet to have a shiny coat, good immunity and strong muscle mass, without complaining about digestion, then you should pay attention to the Hills Science Plan wet food with beef.

The composition includes high-quality ingredients that are easily digestible by the animal’s body. It is created specifically for adult cats aged 1 – 6 years and fully satisfies the needs of the animal.

Among the advantages of Hill's Science Plan, it is worth highlighting the taurine included in its composition. This amino acid is essential for supporting heart function and proper functioning of the bladder and kidneys. High quality proteins support muscle building. Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids and vitamin E affect skin and coat health.

Food helps to diversify the diet if the animal receives dry granules.

Advantages:

• Balanced complete composition;
• Cats like it;
• Stops hair loss;
• Nice smell.

Flaws:

• High price.

Buyers note that their pets eat with pleasure and do not experience any digestive problems.

Crave grain-free, with chicken

Intended for adults. It contains 99% products of animal origin, which corresponds to the natural diet.

In the first place in the ingredient composition is natural poultry meat. It is the source of energy, saturation with protein and support of body tone. Protein contains amino acids, without which it is impossible to maintain the activity and health of your pet. The food contains no preservatives, flavors or dyes.

Does not contain grains. But at the same time it is characterized by a high content of protein and fat. A vegetable side dish is used to replenish carbohydrate reserves. Suitable for animals with food intolerance.

Country of origin: Russia. The food is intended for the daily diet of cats of any breed. Pouch weight 70 g. Calorie content – ​​85 kcal.

Advantages:

• Good composition;
• Pleasant aroma;
• Grain-free;
• Increased protein and fat content.

Flaws:

• Expensive.

Royal Canin Intense Beauty

Complete food, intended for adult cats aged 1 – 6 years. Produced in Russia, suitable for pets of all breeds. It contains the minerals, fiber and proteins necessary for the animal. Taste: meat-cereals, consistency: pieces in sauce.

Royal Canin does not belong to the medicinal group, but is suitable for preventing the development of urolithiasis and the pet gaining excess weight. An additional effect is improved skin and coat condition. The latter becomes shiny and well-groomed.

Among the benefits, it is worth highlighting the large amount of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids. Thanks to the reduced fat content, the cat does not gain extra pounds, and the protein helps maintain muscle mass.

Advantages:

• Complete;
• Improves the condition of hair and skin;
• Prevention of ICD, obesity;
• Reduced amount of fat.

Flaws:

• Sometimes causes allergies (according to reviews).

Rating of premium kitten food: tables of release forms

Next, we will look at food from the premium segment, talk about dry and wet options, their composition and price. Interestingly, Acana food is often classified as premium, although in fact it is holistic.

1st Choice

Healthy Start kitten food contains enough protein to help your baby grow and develop well.

In the first place in the composition are natural chicken and flour from this bird, occupying 17% each. The carbohydrate component is represented by rice, barley, and oats. The food also contains grass and natural preservatives – tocopherols.

Reviews from cat owners and veterinarians are positive. The food is hypoallergenic, it does not cause digestive problems, and improves the condition of the coat and skin. Calorie content: 376.2 kcal per 100 g.

For kittens, 1st Choice only has a dry option, no wet option, and it can only be given from 2 months.

There are different packaging options, from 350 grams to 10 kg. If you buy a medium one, 5 kg, the feed will cost 630-650 rubles. per kg.

Animonda (wet only)

Only wet rations are produced. Carny and Vom Feinstein have an excellent line-up, the Rafiné spiders have a worse lineup. It is not worth feeding only such foods all the time; the first two do not contain any sources of carbohydrates, which cats still need.

Pro Plan

Pro Plan food from Purina is one of the most popular in Russia. In addition to the main meat ingredients, Pro Plan contains corn and wheat gluten, which is bad. The food has a good content of microelements, and probiotics are added for better digestion.

From the editors of the portal Mister Cat . We would like to note that corn, wheat, etc. These are not the best feed components, as they are poorly digested by animals. But in almost all premium food they are present in one quantity or another. If you want to completely exclude grains from your cat’s diet (which will only benefit your pet), you will have to choose food from the more expensive category, i.e. super premium or holistic, or switch the animal to natural food, which we often recommend.

The manufacturer produces various lines of food intended for adult cats, small kittens, and animals suffering from any diseases or undergoing surgical interventions. There are wet and dry foods for kittens in a variety of flavors. Overview in the table:

Royal Canin

Royal Canin is on the list of the most popular brands in Russia. This name is familiar to almost everyone, even those who do not have pets, since the company advertises its products quite widely. In terms of composition, this food is far from the best in its category. It contains dehydrated poultry protein, hydrolyzed animal protein and plant protein isolate. Also contains animal fats and soy. Therefore, the owner should consider whether he wants to feed his pet this food. It contains potentially allergenic components, and there is no great benefit to speak of. Although, it should be noted that many people choose the products of this brand and are satisfied: both cats and owners.

Options for food from the manufacturer for kittens are presented in the table:

Hill's

The Hills brand also produces a line of kitten food. The product contains chicken and poultry meal, vegetable (pea) protein, tapioca starch, wheat flour, cellulose, dried whole egg, dried protein, corn starch. There are quite a few sources of carbohydrates and they are not the best. True, the fatty component in wet food is represented by fish oil, which is beneficial for cats. According to reviews from veterinarians and owners, the composition of the food is clear and balanced. Most cat babies fed Hill's products do well.

However, in some individuals, such nutrition can provoke digestive problems of varying severity, hair loss, and acne. Therefore, it is necessary to give food to a kitten for the first time with caution and then carefully monitor its condition.

Brit

A Czech brand of food for cats that is not very widely known in Russia. Kitten food is not the worst among premium ones, it contains 38% chicken meat, the fat component is chicken and salmon fat. The source of carbohydrates in the feed are corn and rice, potential allergens. The food also contains valerian, but the amount is so small that it can only attract the cat, but not provoke an excessive craving for food, cause overeating or inappropriate behavior - not.

Brit Care belongs to the super premium category, the composition is better than Brit Premium (instead of corn and wheat there is rice). Among the super premiums you can find better food, but the price of the Care line is affordable.

Bozita

This is a fairly expensive food, which is often classified as super premium. Contains 35% protein from chicken and salmon. The second item in the composition is corn flour - a product that is not only useless for kittens, but can also provoke allergic reactions and digestive disorders. However, reviews of this food are mostly positive.

Eukanuba

Dutch Eukanuba products for kittens were developed taking into account all the needs of a growing organism and the manufacturer itself classifies the food as super premium. However, not so long ago, food began to be produced in Russia and, according to reviews from many veterinarians, its quality has deteriorated greatly, which forced them to downgrade the food level to premium.

From the editors of the portal Mister Cat . The composition of wet food does not make it clear the exact origin of the ingredients; it contains a lot of grains, by-products of unclear quality, and fish oil (which is healthy) comes in last place. The composition of dry food is better, but not everything is clear about it either; in the first place are proteins of animal origin (43% - poultry, a natural source of taurine), i.e. What occupies the remaining 57% of these proteins is not clear. Also among the ingredients are barley, wheat, wheat flour, rice, dried whole egg, hydrolyzed animal protein, sugar beet pulp, fish oil, fructooligosaccharides, dried brewer's yeast, minerals. Barley is the best grain that is used in ready-made food, but wheat is also present among the ingredients, which can cause allergies in pets. In general, kittens do not need the amount of carbohydrates contained in this food.

Almo Nature

Almo Nature canned food is made from chicken meat using a unique technology. The manufacturer reports that all ingredients are placed in a jar and sealed, and only then undergo heat treatment, which helps preserve all the beneficial substances. The food contains meat, chicken broth, rice, and some fat. It contains a vitamin complex, minerals, and beneficial microelements. The manufacturer classifies its food as super premium and holistic, but not all veterinarians agree with this. Dry food contains grains, it is specified that rice is 14%, which takes up another 86% is not entirely clear.

Happy Cat

German food for kittens Happy Cat. The sources of carbohydrates are rice and corn. The product contains a complex of vitamins necessary for the growth and development of the kitten. The downside, in addition to the corn in the composition, is that all the manufacturer’s food for kittens is dry.

Advance

For kittens, we produce food with chicken and rice. Can be given for two months. Available in packages of 400 grams (250 rubles) and 1.5 kg (800 rubles).

The best economy wet cat foods

Contain an excessively large amount of grains, cellulose, and bone meal. They also contain an excessive amount of preservatives and flavorings, contain a considerable amount of thickeners and dyes that are not allowed to be contained in food products (which cat food is not), and the meat content does not exceed 5%. VyborExperta.ru included two products in this review category.

Friskies with tongue

Manufacturer – Russia. The food is positioned by the manufacturer as balanced, complete, so it can be used as a daily diet. Taste is the tongue. Format: pieces in jelly. Available in 85 gram packs.

The ingredients for a cheap wet cat food are pretty good. The first position indicates meat and its processed products. Cereals come second. In addition, the food is enriched with minerals, amino acids, and vitamins. There are undesirable thickeners, which is not at all pleasing. There are no artificial colors.

Advantages:

• Good price-quality ratio;
• Complete;
• Does not contain chemical dyes;
• Animals like it.

Flaws:

• The composition contains thickeners.

Whiskas with chicken

Whiskas chicken wet food is packaged in pouches. Texture of food: pieces in a delicate sauce. Used for feeding kittens up to 1 year old. Not included in the medical diet.

Whiskas diet for kittens with chicken is a balanced diet that is beneficial for the health of growing pets. Kittens eat this food with pleasure. Meat pieces in a delicate sauce are a real delicacy for them. But Whiskas is not only tasty, but also healthy. Thanks to a well-developed composition, the food takes care of the immune system, supports the functioning of the digestive system, ensuring the health and good growth of the kitten.

Kittens need to be fed properly from birth. Whiskas is designed taking into account the characteristics of the growing animal and its needs. The feed contains the optimal amount of vitamins, nutrients and minerals.

The composition of the feed is represented by natural meat and high quality by-products. Incoming calcium helps strengthen bones, zinc and Omega-6 are responsible for healthy skin and coat. Taurine and vitamin A strengthen vision and improve the functioning of the heart muscle. Additionally, the composition contains vitamins D and E, as well as minerals. The food contains no preservatives, flavors or artificial colors.

Advantages:

• Good composition;
• Convenient to eat pieces;
• Inexpensive.

Flaws:

• Sometimes they cause stool upset.

According to user reviews, kittens really like the food and eat with pleasure. As a plus, they also note the low price of spiders with food.

How to choose wet cat food

When compiling a rating of wet cat food, the VyborExperta.ru team determined the leading characteristics of the product. They will allow you to choose a diet that fully satisfies the needs of your pet’s body.

Feed class

Manufacturers offer four classes of food. This:

• Economy The basis is represented by inexpensive cereals. Often they are not even indicated in the composition, representing waste from the food industry with minimal nutritional value. Meat components are processed skin, claws, tripe, etc. They contain a small amount of protein. Plant components - corn, vegetable protein extracts - were chosen as a source of protein. The content of minerals and vitamins is also minimal. Economy class food uses artificial colors, preservatives, and flavoring additives. Veterinarians do not recommend using food of this class as the main diet.
• Premium The meat components of the feeds of this group for the most part also represent waste from the food industry, but their percentage is slightly higher when compared with the contents of the economy class. This increases the protein content, which improves the digestibility of food. The source of carbohydrates is wheat, corn, which can cause the development of food allergies. The vitamin and mineral group is represented by a wider composition. There are no chemical additives in the composition. Manufacturers can use either cheap ingredients or ingredients typical of higher-end products. This explains the wide price range.
• Super premium. They belong to the elite category. The source of protein is animal products, due to which food is absorbed almost completely. The meat component is meat of the first category, as well as heart, liver, kidneys, tongue. Cereals - rice, oats, sometimes barley, potatoes. They are much less likely to cause allergies and are easily absorbed by the body. Vitamins and minerals are presented in a very good set. Natural substances – tocopherol, rosemary derivatives – are used as antioxidants and preservatives. Flavor enhancers and flavoring additives are prohibited. Manufacturers also offer medicinal and dietary foods.
• Holistic. The components included in the food are of high quality. During production, special technologies are used to preserve all the beneficial properties of the ingredients. Feed is digestible by 80%. There are no by-products in the composition, but there is meat - fresh or dehydrated in a volume of 65 to 80% - or fish fillet. The carbohydrate group is represented by rice, lentils, peas or potatoes. Fiber is obtained from fruits, berries, and vegetables. Preservatives of natural origin.

Compound

The ingredients are arranged in descending order by percentage. In the first position - in a good food - there should be a meat component. It’s good if it is indicated what kind of meat the manufacturer used.

There should not be too many cereals, if we consider the percentage. It is better to give preference to foods that contain rice and oatmeal, since they are the ones that are most fully absorbed by the animal’s body. A good source of carbohydrates is potatoes.

If the composition contains high-quality by-products, then manufacturers must indicate the names used - lungs, heart, liver, etc. The phrase “animal by-products” hides processed waste with minimal nutritional value.

It’s good when vegetables, fruits, prebiotics, and lactobacilli are introduced into the food. They improve the vitamin composition.

Undesirable components:

• corn, wheat gluten (gluten);
• corn flour;
• cellulose powder;
• artificial antioxidants, preservatives, and E324.

Animal age

Manufacturers offer food that takes into account the needs of the pet’s body depending on its age.

You can buy food for kittens up to 2, 6, 12 months of age. They contain an increased amount of protein, vitamins, and microelements, as they actively grow and develop.

Food for adult cats varies in calorie content. The latter depends on how active their lifestyle is.

Aging pets over 6 years of age are offered a more balanced diet. The main requirements for feed are reduced calorie content, attractive taste and smell.

Special Needs

When choosing food, it is necessary to take into account the health characteristics of the animal. Manufacturers offer power to solve the following problems:

• diabetes;
• diseases of the heart, kidneys, liver, joints;
• dental problems;
• castrated, sterilized cats;
• problems with the digestive tract;
• for removing wool;
• for feeding pregnant females;
• food allergy.

Results

From the reviews of veterinarians it follows that an important parameter when choosing wet bark is the country of manufacture (Denmark, Canada, Great Britain, Germany, USA). And it doesn’t matter that most types can be obtained to order and the pet will have to wait until a holistic specialist is brought to him. But this food can be eaten by a person himself, so take it for yourself right away: Cimiao Delicious, Chicken Soup for the Soul, Indoor (Royal Canin must not be produced in Russia), Innova Cat and Kitten. The premium class is represented by Happy Cat, Purina Pro Plan, Akana, Bosch, Hills food.

The customer review site (54 people) recommends “simply wonderful”, “masterpiece”, “the best possible”, “the envy of your pet” among liquid cat food. A rich assortment of canned food and packages, natural ingredients, and a reasonable price (100 g – 100 rubles) will appeal to both picky eaters and as rehabilitation nutrition.

Which wet cat food is best?

When it comes to the best food, only your pet can make the choice. It is possible that you will have to go through several options, since you will have to take into account the cat’s taste preferences.

The VyborExperta.ru team recommends paying attention to the following rating nominees:

• Landor Turkey & Rabbit Sterilized – holistic, for sterilized pets, pate in broth;
• Bozita – super-premium, complete food, meat content 93%
• Crave grain-free, with chicken - premium, grain-free;
• Whiskas – economy, for kittens up to 1 year old, balanced composition.

Reviews from veterinarians on wet cat food are not bad. But experts recommend not to skimp and buy food of at least super-premium class.

Helpful tips when choosing

When choosing liquid food, consider the following:

• — minimum premium purchase;
• — canned food from tin industrial containers should be placed in a glass or plastic container with a lid; possible oxidation of the food can lead to food poisoning and disorder;
• - open spiders and canned food are eaten and stored for 2 days;
• — an opened spider quickly becomes weathered and loses all its beneficial properties within 1-2 hours;
• - the first signs of unsuitable nutrition - itching, diarrhea, vomiting - their presence leads to the need to change food. If the cat stops eating liquid food, the owner will have to replace it.

All cats eat wet food with great pleasure. When the time comes for the transition to “table” natural food, the owner is faced with a problem - the pet is not ready for regular food and is accustomed to canned food.

Just stop buying and putting it from a jar into a bowl, wait (3-4 days) for him to start eating natural food. Do not give in to the cat and hold your line; the animal will definitely change its eating habits. Wet food can also be prepared at home. To do this, you can finely chop or grate lean chicken or turkey meat, pour in a small amount of boiling water and wait 10 minutes; if there is a side dish of rice or buckwheat left, add it. Once it cools down, you can serve it. If you don’t have time to prepare at all, you should buy baby meat or fish food (70 rubles per 100 g) - it is without spices, salt and completely safe.