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Ditch the boring mealtime routine and try building a balanced bowl for your pet.
Updated on June 19th, 2026
Some dogs prefer dry dog food to wet, and vice versa. Learn how dry, wet, and other food forms can enhance your dog’s nutrition during mealtime.
Updated on August 7th, 2025
Get an expert breakdown on the differences between fresh, frozen and raw diets for your cat or dog.
Updated on June 19th, 2026
Looking for the right food for your cat? Answer these questions and we’ll help you find the right food for your pet’s health.
Updated on June 19th, 2026
Do you top your cat or dog's food? Find out how pet food toppers can help round out your pet's bowl.
Updated on October 23rd, 2025
Wellness, Weruva and Royal Canin are all good choices. When it comes to a canned food, look for one with a named protein source of animal (not plant) origin. Choose a food that comes from the can looking like a hockey puck. Avoid foods with gravies or sauces. These are typically higher in carbs which can predispose a cat to obesity. Avoid meat meals, by-products as well as store or discount brands. These latter two contain low quality ingredients and more fillers.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Usually dry food is high in carbs, and wet (canned ) food for cats is low carb. Best commercial wet foods for cats in my opinion are Fancy Feast, and foods from companies such as Hill's Science diet, or Royal Canine. Friskies appears to be good also.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Either kind of wet cat food is fine to feed. Your new cat may have his or her own preferences so you may want to buy both types and see which kind is preferred. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach and good luck with your new cat!
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Hello, and thank you for your question. The most important thing to look for in a pet food is an AAFCO label, which tells you that the diet went through either a clinical trial or met a certain minimum standard when formulating the diet. This will ensure that the diet is complete and balanced. As far as specific brands, I like Royal Canin and Science Diet as reliable, high quality pet store brands. They do have specific wet diets for senior cats. I hope this helps, and that Lilly is happy and healthy!
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Hi and thanks for posting. A brand that comes to mind that may be what you are looking for is Sojos which is freeze dried food. You add a small amount of water to it and the food pieces are on the softer side but not mushy. I hope this helps!
Updated on September 24th, 2025