Whiskas has a high carb and low protein content. Not ideal for long term health. Fussy cats will also sniff out the lack of quality meat ingredients and turn away (like our cat Toby did).
Whiskas is a popular grocery brand, and if you shop carefully to take advantage of in-store promotions, it can be exceptionally good value, as well as offering tasty food that your cat will enjoy. Similarly, Felix can be a good choice if you take care to buy good-value multi packs from the right shop at the right time.
Due to the lower water content, dry food has a higher nutrient concentration per volume. This means a cat can eat less and still get everything they need. This, combined with the longer shelf life, means feeding kibble is usually much more cost effective.
If you've wondered which is better when it comes to wet vs. dry cat food, they're both excellent choices. Just make sure the food you select is 100 percent complete and balanced for your cat's age and life stage. While some cats (and cat owners) prefer one over the other, the best option may be to feed your cat both.
Many cat owners feed only dry food to their felines. "Dry food is fine as long as it is complete and balanced," says Dr. Kallfelz.
Cons of Dry Food
"Compared to wet cat foods, dry cat foods are typically more calorie dense and might not be appropriate for cats who overweight or obese," Jo Myers, DVM at Vetster, says. This combination, while energy dense, could lead to weight gain and obesity-associated diseases, such as feline diabetes.
Do consider mixing canned and dry pet food. Adding canned food to dry food is another way to increase the moisture content and enhance the flavor of the meal, while allowing you the flexibility of buying different types of food that fit your budget.
They serve an important function. Whiskers are specifically tuned sensory equipment that guide a cat through daily functions. These specialized hairs aid vision and help a cat navigate his environment, providing additional sensory input, much like antennae on insects.
Whiskas Cat Food does offer a good macronutrient distribution in all the recipes. The proteins are primarily dominant, about 5.9% more than what other brands like Royal Canin offer. Fats are moderated to suit a cat's dietary requirements and help with the management of weight.
In one word, no. Junk food for cats, no real nutrition. Read the ingredients list and what's on there should make you pause. The first three ingredients: Ground Yellow Corn, Chicken By-product Meal, Corn Gluten Meal are highly suspect.
From about four months old, one pouch is perfect for a single delicious meal. Kittens should be fed three to four meals each day until they are six months old. After that, two to four meals a day are recommended.
Out of an abundance of caution, Mars Petcare Canada is voluntarily recalling the WHISKAS® dry cat food products listed below because they were made with raw ingredients that do not meet its stringent internal quality specifications. This issue has been identified and corrected.
More than a dozen Whiskas dry cat food products are being recalled. Its parent company Mars Petcare Canada says the recall has been issued because some of the raw ingredients didn't meet the manufacturer's “stringent internal quality specifications.”
The Bottom Line. While Fancy Feast can be part of a balanced diet for your cat and provides complete nutrition, it may not be quite as fancy as the name suggests. As with any food, ensure the first few ingredients are high-quality, natural proteins like fish, chicken, or meat.
For cats with digestive issues or sensitive stomachs, veterinarian Jamie Freyer recommends this specially formulated food from Royal Canin. Such ingredients as easily digestible proteins, prebiotics, and fiber-rich psyllium-seed husks promote intestinal health and regular bowel function.
If you choose to offer your cat the occasional tuna treat, you can choose canned tuna or fresh tuna. Select canned tuna packed in water, not canned tuna in oil or canned tuna with added salt or other flavorings. Chunk-light tuna is a better choice for your cat than albacore, which is higher in mercury.
Wet food is more expensive and less easy to use but can be beneficial in cats prone to lower urinary tract disease, constipation and that are overweight. Dry food can be a very efficient way to provide calories in thin cats with food volume limitations and allows for the use of food puzzles and food toy dispensers.
So, while dry cat food does not directly cause lower urinary tract or kidney problems in cats, without additional fluids it could create an increased risk of dehydration and speed progression of urinary tract issues in cats who may be already predisposed to developing them.