Any wet food recommendations for a fussy cat?

Hi Helen-Kristi, I’m sorry to say this, but you’ve got it all wrong. It’s not your fault, though—it’s your vet’s fault for acting like a nutrition expert. Prioritising wet food over dry food is vital for your cat’s kidney health, as they’ll never drink enough water on their own. Plus, the myth that wet food "causes more tartar than dry food" is total rubbish. Think about eating a biscuit—does it feel like it’s cleaning your teeth? No. Dry food is crumbly and leaves a deposit on the teeth just like wet food does. There are two ways to prevent or delay tartar: adding some PlaqueOff to their wet food, or switching your cat to a raw diet. You’re right about one thing: supermarket brands are full of chemicals (as well as grains, animal and vegetable by-products, etc.). However, despite what the pet food industry wants us to believe, "veterinary" dry food ranges aren't any more natural. They’re simply the "lesser of two evils". Why? Because they’re mostly made of grains, which are a source of carbs and can potentially contain mycotoxins. Brands like Royal Canin, Pro Plan, Hill’s and the like are ridiculously expensive for what is, frankly, mediocre quality. These products aren't at all suited to the diet of an obligate carnivore, which needs a much higher meat intake and really struggles to digest grains. I’d suggest checking out the blog written by one of our members, Sevv: http://sensibilisationdeschats.blogspot.fr/p/croquettes-pour-chat-lesquelles-choisir.html And if you’re interested, you can watch the video I made on the subject: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdDrMhlY1RM In short, don’t just take your vet's word for it; they don't have in-depth training in pet nutrition (and let's be honest, some are sponsored by the big pet food brands). The best possible diet for our cats is raw feeding. However, if you’d rather stick to dry food, I’d strongly recommend switching to grain-free brands with at least 40% animal protein, alongside grain-free wet food (tins or pouches)... These are brands you’ll mostly only find online. It drives me mad, vets peddling this kind of nonsense... This isn't a dig at you at all, but at your vet, who is misleading you with a completely skewed argument, even though it’s clear you really care about your cat's health...

Hi, It’s better to get your cat used to dry food (like Royal Canin or Applaws, which is what I give my little Belle). Our vet recommended it because wet food encourages tartar build-up and she was starting to get gingivitis 😔. Plus, we all know that supermarket products – for both humans and pets – are packed with chemicals. The advantage of dry food and products bought from the vet is that they're a bit more natural. Mind you, even with dry food, tartar still builds up eventually... What better way to deal with a fussy eater than to just leave what's in their bowl? They really know how to play us when they want to; they’ll eat when they’re hungry :D I'm not exactly Cinderella's wicked stepmother, I'm just looking after her health! Oh, absolutely. As soon as they stop eating, we usually panic and try everything to find something they like – and they know it, that's the worst part!! Cats can be such drama queens. The main thing is to find a food that has the best possible ingredients but also suits them. It's no good the food being "healthy" if the cat won't even touch it.

Hi there, It’s better to get your cat used to dry food (like Royal Canin or Applaws, which is what I give my little Belle). Our vet recommended it because wet food encourages tartar build-up, and she was starting to get gingivitis 😔. Plus, we all know that supermarket products—for both humans and pets—are full of chemicals. The advantage of dry food and products bought from the vet is that they’re a bit more natural. Mind you, even with dry food, the tartar still comes back eventually... What better way to deal with a fussy cat than to just leave what’s in their bowl? They really know how to play us when they want to; when they’re hungry, they’ll eat! :D I’m not exactly Cinderella’s wicked stepmother, I’m just looking out for her health!