Wet Cat Food Types: Which Is Best for Your Cat?
If you research pet food, you will be taken aback by the sheer variety available in the market. Not only are there several brands operating, but there are different types of pet food also available. No wonder making a choice can become quite a confusing task!
Cats especially can be very finicky when it comes to their food which is precisely why you also need to be extra careful when you are purchasing the same. The main two categories of cat food include dry cat food and wet cat food. You can select a version in which you feel will be more suited to your cat's needs and preferences.
Decoding the Textures and Forms of Wet Cat Food
Here, we will focus on the different textures and forms of wet cat food.
Minced Wet Cat Food
As the name suggests, the protein is served in light gravy and is chopped into tiny, crumble-like pieces.
Pâté Wet Cat Food
Pâtés are a type of food that has a very smooth and uniform consistency. As a buyer, you can select a firmer form of the food or the other more creamier and softer one. It should also be noted that pâtés are also spreadable.
Chunky Wet Cat Food
This type of wet cat food immerses chunks of protein pieces in a thick sauce. You will also find small shreds of meat scattered throughout the sauce and protein mixture.
Sliced Wet Cat Food
In the case of sliced wet cat food, there are wider, longer, and flatter protein pieces especially when compared to the minced version. Served with a light gravy, these protein pieces are all of the same size.
Hearty Cuts Wet Cat Food
The texture of hearty cuts is similar to that of sliced cat food along with the light gravy. The only difference is that the former has narrower and longer cuts of meat.
Shredded Wet Cat Food
If your cat likes the food to consist of thin, long pieces of meat in varying widths and some light gravy, opting for shredded cat food should be your go-to choice.
Gravies
In a thick gravy base, there are small pieces of protein that are cut in a different set of shapes and sizes.
Morsels or Cubed Wet Cat Food
As you may have realized, in this cat food, you’ll find that the protein chunks are in the shape of cubes that are served in a light gravy. When you compare morsels to gravies, the protein pieces are slightly larger in the case of the former.
Flaked Wet Cat Food
Flaked wet cat food consists of thin, long, and flat pieces of fish that is served in broth.
Shredded Sides in Broth
Under this food item, there are finely shredded pieces of chicken, fish, or meat that is added to a savory, transparent broth or soup. You can also serve this cat food with dry food options as a mixer or topping.
Flaked Sides in Broth
As in the case of flaked wet cat food, this includes savory, transparent soup or broth that contains flat, flaked pieces of pure fish.
So, these are the different types of wet cat food available in the market at the moment. Cats can have very peculiar tastes with regards to their food. While they may not care what their food looks like, it's important that the taste of the food should appeal to them.
Finding out whether your cat likes or dislikes their food
The type of food that your cat was exposed to as a kitten plays an important role in influencing their current food habits. A cat that was born on the streets, for example, will have a different food preference when compared to a cat that was raised in a secured environment.
We would also like to point out that letting your cat's diet include a combination of dry food and wet food is always a good idea from an early age. This can be beneficial in two ways – firstly, as a pet parent, you won't have to worry about your cat not eating properly and secondly, your cat will experience the benefits of both the food types. While consuming dry cat food will help to keep teeth clean, wet cat food will help to keep your cat hydrated.
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