Wet Dog Food

Wet dog food has many benefits as part of your dog’s diet, for instance they tend to be high in protein and with a generally more intense smell and taste than dry dog food, or kibble, and some dogs also just prefer a higher percentage of wet dog food in their meal as well.

As a result, tinned dog food contains a higher water content, which will help you keep your dog hydrated too.

Wide Range Of Wet Dog Food Brands

Here at Pets & Friends, we stock a wide range of recipes from top British and UK brands, many of which use locally sourced ingredients, for every dog’s life stage and lifestyle, including specialist hypoallergenic wet dog food, working dog food and paté dog food for dogs who prefer that slightly different texture, so you can be assued that you can find the right one to buy for your dog today, we are more than sure of that.

Furthermore, many of the brands we stock also use recyclable packaging, and some are even carbon-negative, so you can feel good about your choice.

Why should I add wet dog food to my dog’s diet?

That is a great question, and to answer it, wet dog food can be more appealing thanks to its primary animal protein and fat content.

Here, they also have a more appetising smell from fresh meat-based products, which can help ‘fussy’ or picky eaters and dogs who may not enjoy filler ingredients to actually enjoy their meal, especially as these recipes use freshly prepared meat and vegetables to ensure the best possible flavour and nutrition possible as well.

Furthermore, it can also be combined with crunchy kibble as part of a mixed diet too.

Pro Tip: If you are considering a mixed diet, here you may be interested the Pets & Friends Guide to Feeding Your Dog Mixed Food, or Five Signs You May Need to Switch Your Dog’s Food.

Higher Water Content

Wet dog food recipes not only have a higher water content than dry food, meaning each tinned recipe can help keep your pooch hydrated, but they are also nutritionally balanced at the same time, to ensure your dog gets the perfect supply of vitamins and minerals they need to stay healthy and happy too.

Range of Textures

Moreover, wet dog food can also come in a range of textures, such as chunks or paté, so there’s a texture for every dog’s palate!

Here, higher water content can also help benefit your dog’s toilet regime, particularly as they get older. As more moisture intake equals a healthier urinary tract, which can also help prevent bladder stones (more common in smaller dog breeds) when served with fresh water.

To also help you find your dog's favourite flavour, many brands are available in a variety pack or a multipack.

Ideal for More Specialist Diets

Wet dog food recipes may also suit more specialist diets. For example, there are fewer filler ingredients and grain-based ingredients in wet food recipes, which can help alleviate digestive upset in some dogs and breeds as a result.

Also, for dogs with sensitive stomachs, you can also find single-protein recipes to help pinpoint and avoid allergens.

Pro Tip: For specific health concerns, it's always best to consult your vet. They may recommend a veterinary diet, and our nutritionists can help you find suitable options. And many of our brands are formulated with input from vets and are highly vet-recommended.

Range of Textures

Dogs who may need help with their weight management can also benefit from a wet or mixed diet as well.

With fewer calories per serving than dry food alone, it can be an easy way to manage your dog’s daily calorie intake without swapping to a specialist recipe to do so.

Pro Tip: We would always recommend speaking to a pet nutritional specialist and your vet before changing your dog’s diet to a calorie-controlled one to get the best for them.

Is wet dog food more expensive?

Meat-based canned food can cost more per feed than kibble.

However, feeding a mixed diet can help keep your costs down if your dog prefers the wet texture and taste in their diet.

For smaller breeds that have smaller servings, wet dog food can be more cost-effective per portion here too.

So, if you’re thinking of switching your dog’s food to a wet or mixed diet, our nutritional experts are on hand online or in-store to talk all things food and how to pick the perfect recipe for your dog.