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Benefits of Wet Dog Food

WHY FEED WET DOG FOOD?

Feeding wet food is a great way of adding extra hydration to your dog’s diet as it has a higher moisture content than dry.

Most dog’s love the smell, taste and texture of wet food which makes it ideal for puppies, fussy dogs, or older dogs. This is because it is mainly made up of proteins and fat which are preferred by dogs for their palatability. It is also easy to digest so a great option for dogs with sensitivities.

CAN YOU FEED WET DOG FOOD ON ITS OWN?

If the wet food is complete, then the answer is yes. However, there are a few things to consider.

  • Some wet foods are not complete and balanced so make sure the diet you choose contains all the macro and micronutrients your dog needs.
  • As wet food is soft, it will not keep your dog’s teeth clean. If you choose to only feed wet, make sure you either brush your dog’s teeth regularly or provide a safe chew to help. WHIMZEES Dental Chews are ideal as they are proven to help reduce tartar and plaque.
  • Wet food can spoil a lot quicker so always make sure any leftovers are covered and placed in the fridge.

CAN YOU MIX WET FOOD WITH DRY?

Absolutely! Feeding both wet and dry food provides your dog with many additional benefits. It adds more moisture to the diet and improves palatability for those dogs that are fussy. There are also things you need to consider if you choose to feed wet and dry:

  • If you add wet food to the diet, make sure it reflects the same qualities as the dry. For example; if you feed a grain free dry food because your dog has sensitivities, make sure the wet food is also grain free.
  • Always remove a proportion of the dry if adding wet. The feeding guidelines should advise you exactly how much. Over-feeding can cause many dietary issues.
  • For health and hygiene reasons, always refrigerate leftovers.

OTHER WET FOOD TIPS

You do not have to mix the wet and dry together. You can feed dry for one meal and wet for the next, as long as you follow the advice of refrigerating leftovers and ensuring you adjust the dry portion according to the feeding guidelines.

In the summertime you can put wet food inside a KONG and pop in the freezer for a cool treat! KONGS are available from Pets and Friends

WELLNESS CORE WET DOG FOOD

The Wellness CORE Grain Free Wet Adult Dog Food 95% Can

This range provides a unique, grain free complete and balanced meal, delivering essential nutrition in a minimally processed form.

These tasty pates are made using only fresh, real and wholefood ingredients, with 95% animal protein, combined with chunks of healthy veggies and enriched with vitamins and minerals.

  • Complete and balanced
  • Grain free
  • Naturally hypoallergenic - no cereals, wheat, wheat gluten, corn, soy, dairy, eggs, beef, artificial flavours, or preservatives.
  • Perfect for sensitive dogs
  • Pate with visible chunks of meat and veggies
  • 95% animal origin ingredients 
  • High-quality animal protein
  • No fillers
  • Helping to promote optimal health, weight, and longevity

 

The Wellness CORE Small Breed Savoury Medleys

Our Wellness CORE Small Breed Savoury Medleys are specially created for small breed dogs. A delicious taste, exciting textures, and a variety mouth-watering cuts of meat and wholesome veggies you can see in a delicious sauce.

  • Specifically designed to meet the nutrition needs of small breed dogs
  • Complete and balanced
  • Grain free
  • Naturally hypoallergenic - no cereals, wheat, wheat gluten, corn, soy, dairy, eggs, beef, artificial flavours, or preservatives.
  • Perfect for sensitive dogs
  • Pate with visible chunk
  • High-quality animal protein
  • No fillers
  • Helping to promote optimal health, weight, and longevity