What is the best wet food to give a dog?
There are a few things to think about before choosing which dog food is right for your dog. Age, size, and ingredients in the food.
Age, just like humans puppies will require more nutrients extra and vitamins to aid with growth and usually contain more calories. As the dog matures and gets older they will require different nutrients that will help them with their joints and immune system.
Size, as with puppy food, the smaller the dog, the smaller the kibble, this is also the same for adult dogs.
Ingredients, Do you ever look at the ingredients before buying, or are you swayed by the packaging? A lot of dogs are fed junk food that has little or no nutritional value. Pet food manufacturers must adhere to standards in Europe and the UK to ensure that natural pet foods only contain natural ingredients. The food should not contain any artificial colours, flavours, or preservatives.
It is crucial that the first ingredient on the ingredient list is meat. Chicken, Beef, Salmon, Lamb, Duck should be searched for by name and not derivatives. It is acceptable to use certain derivatives, but they shouldn't be the main content.
Type, wet or dry? These are the two main types; obviously, you have raw food that we will not cover in this review. The choice will be down to personal choice, or even a mixture of the two.
Dry food, also known as kibble is considered a healthy option and encourages better dental hygiene since dogs have to chew the food more and it helps remove plaque. On the downside, it can be too dry and not appealing to some dogs. If this is the case then wet food should be added to the meal so that it is more appealing. Read our review on Dry Food
Wet food. Wet food is more enticing than dry food because of the smell and because it contains a high moisture content. For some dogs that cannot drink enough water, wet food is another option. Additionally, wet food is easier for dogs to chew than dry dog food, but it does not provide the same level of dental hygiene as dry food. For dogs with chewing problems, it’s advisable to feed them with wet dog food. It is possible to mix both dry and wet food for your pet, so they get the best of both worlds.
If you decide to switch to a new food, this could mean changing the brand from your usual dog food or switching from puppy food to adult food, make sure to slowly introduce the new food over a period of 7 to 10 days. Day 1-3 Mix 75% of old food with 25% new food. Days 4-6 50/50%. Day 7-9 75% new food, 25% old food, and 10 days onwards you continue with the new food only.
Here are our top picks for Wet Dog Food based on our research.
Best Wet Dog Food Reviewed
Located in West Sussex, Nature Harvest is a manufacturer of high-quality dog food. This recipe is made with chicken of the highest, human-grade quality.
There are no fillers, nasty preservatives, or artificial flavours in this product. Chicken is an excellent choice for dogs.
In addition to being lean and tasty, this recipe is also easily digestible. It is also packed with vitamins and protein. Brown rice is added to the recipe for the fibre your dog needs for bowel health and regularity. Glucosamine and Chondroitin, which is yeast extract, are added to keep those joints nimble and pain-free. Vitamin C and natural herbs for a boost of energy, as well as salmon oil to promote healthy skin and glossy coats
Food is gently steamed and boasts one of the highest nutritional ratings of 93%.
Conveniently comes in 395g trays and is suitable for all sizes of dog breeds and can be used from 12 months up to 7 years old.
You will find that this is not the cheapest product on the market, but you definitely pay for what you get.
Key Ingredients -Chicken (60%), Brown Rice (5%), Salmon Oil (2.8%), Dried Peas (1.25%), Dried Carrots (1%), Minerals, Omega 6 (0.72%), Dried Herbs 0.5% (Parsley, Oregano, Thyme, Rosemary), Dried Seaweed, Omega 3 (0.09%), Glucosamine (0.004%), Chondroitin (0.002%), Yucca Extract (0.002%), Cranberry Extract (0.002%), Yeast Extract (0.001%).
Type - Wheat free.
Suitable For - All dog breeds and sizes from 12 months to 7 years old.
The meat content of Nature's Menu Country Hunter adult dog food is 20% higher than that of Nature's Harvest adult dog food. This recipe contains 80% wild venison blended with fruit and vegetable superfoods, such as peas, swede, apples, and carrots. The goodness and flavour of the meal are sealed inside the can for your dog's delight.
As with Nature's Harvest recipe, this recipe also has a nutritional rating of 93% and only contains high-quality, human-grade meat. Meat meals or meat derivatives are never used. Artificial preservatives and colours are not used either.
It is suitable for all dog breeds and sizes from 12 months old up to old age. It contains no grain ingredients and comes in tin sizes of 600g.
Key Ingredients - 80% Venison, 4% Blueberries, 3% Peas, 3% Swede, 3% Carrots, 3% Apples, Seaweed (1.5%), Spinach (1.5%), Sunflower Oil (<1%), Yucca Extract, Green Tea Extract, Grape Seed Extract, Yeast Extract
Type - Grain & Gluten-free.
Suitable For - All dog breeds and sizes from 12 months to old age.
Wet grain-free food made in Devon suitable for all adult dogs from 12 months to old age is Forthglade Complete Turkey with Sweet Potato & Vegetables.
In addition to being free of artificial colours, flavours & preservatives, it is also free of ingredients that are commonly known to cause allergies, such as gluten. With a nutritional rating of 90%, Forthglade is a highly digestible food that is rich in proteins, vitamins, minerals, and carbohydrates. It contains Glucosamine and Chondroitin, which promote suppleness and healthy joints, as well as Seaweed, which provides your dog with essential trace elements.
This is a complete wet pet food for dogs, but it can be used as an accompaniment to a good dry dog food.
Key Ingredients - Turkey (75%), Sweet Potato (4%), Carrots (2%), Peas (2%), Minerals, Linseed Oil (0.5%), Seaweed (0.45%), Fructooligosaccharide, (prebiotic) Yucca, Glucosamine (50mg/kg), Chondroitin Sulphate (50mg/kg), Camomile, Parsley, Rosemary, Nettle
Type - Contains no wheat or gluten.
Suitable For - Suitable for all bree#4 ds aged 12 months to old age.
Harrington's Grain-Free recipe, like Forthglade, is grain-free, made with natural, nutritious ingredients with added vitamins and minerals, and contains 65% human-grade meat.
Rice, brewer's yeast, and soya are several ingredients in dog foods that some dogs are intolerant to, Harringtons have none of these ingredients. It is full of ingredients such as green-lipped mussels, which are rich in omega-3 fats. Health-promoting natural antioxidants are abundant in glucosamine and chondroitin green tea. Rosehips are rich in vitamin C, which is known to support healthy immunity, as well as chicory extract, which is a prebiotic that supports digestive health.
Having personally used this brand of wet food for quite a while with our dogs, and they love it.
This product comes in trays of 400g and has a nutritional value of 86%. Suitable for all dog breeds and sizes from aged 12 months to old age.
Key Ingredients - Chicken (60%), Potato (26% from Dried Potato), Carrots (5% from Dried Carrots), Peas (5% from Dried Peas), Minerals, Sunflower Oil, Salmon Oil, Dried Tomato (0.15%), Dried Kelp (0.08%), Green Lipped Mussel (0.05%), Chicory (0.05%), Parsley (0.05%), Basil (0.05%), Rosemary (0.01%), Green Tea (0.01%), Rosehip (0.01%)
Type - Wheat and Grain Free
Suitable For - All dog breeds and sizes
Arden Grange is synonymous with top-quality dog food at an affordable price, and as a brand, it has appeared both in our puppy food and our adult food reviews. Wet food from Arden Grange Partners continues to offer high quality at an affordable price. This recipe contains 70% fresh chicken and 5% rice. Additionally, vegetables, vitamins and minerals are included in the recipe to provide a balanced, nutritious meal for your dog and provide a nutritional value of 86%.
This delicious wet food can be fed alongside Arden Grange dry food or on its own and is suitable for all breed sizes and ages from 9 months to old age. It comes in 395g tin cans.
Key Ingredients - Fresh Chicken (70%), Rice (5%), Minerals, Dried Peas, Dried Carrots, Beet Pulp, Fish Oil, Dried Seaweed, Glucosamine, Chondroitin, Cranberry Extract, Yucca Extract, Yeast Extract
Type - Wheat free.
Suitable For - All dog sizes and breeds from 9 months to old age.
Updated 02/08/2023
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