High-quality canned cat food should list fresh meat or meat meal as
the first ingredient, while avoiding plant proteins (such as soy
protein and pea protein). For example, Orijen canned food contains
as high as 90% animal ingredients, and 95% of the protein in
Instinct canned food comes from meat.
Taurine is an essential amino acid for cats; a deficiency can lead
to blindness or heart disease. Products like Sheba Premium Cans and
McFuddy Milk (Nai Fu) Canned Food are fortified with ≥0.2% taurine
to meet cats’ needs. Additionally, attention should be paid to the
content of vitamins A, D, E, and Omega-3/6 fatty acids. For
instance, Royal Canin Senior Cat Canned Food contains glucosamine
and chondroitin to support joint health.
Avoid grains such as wheat, corn, and rice, as well as artificial
colors and preservatives (e.g., BHA/BHT). Brands like Xiwei and
Instinct reduce allergy risks through grain-free formulas, making
them suitable for cats with sensitive constitutions.
The moisture content in canned cat food is usually 75%-80%, which
can supplement cats’ daily water intake. Carbohydrate content
should be controlled below 10%, with energy sourced from natural
ingredients like chicken and pumpkin. For example, the carbohydrate
content in Acana canned food is only about 8%.
Choose high-protein, high-energy formulas. For example, McFuddy
Milk (Nai Fu) Goat Milk Canned Food (with ≥10% protein) is added
with goat milk to enhance immunity. Royal Canin Kitten Milk
Replacer Canned Food contains lactoferrin (similar to that in
breast milk) to promote intestinal development in kittens.
Recommend canned food fortified with glucosamine and Omega-3, such
as Royal Canin Aging 12+ Canned Food (containing 160mg/kg
glucosamine), which controls phosphorus content to protect kidney
health. Orijen Red Meat Formula Canned Food (with beef and lamb)
provides easily absorbable iron and zinc, making it suitable for
the fragile physique of senior cats.
Select low-magnesium and low-phosphorus formulas, such as Hill’s
Prescription Diet CD Canned Food (designed for urinary tract
stones) or Xiwei Pigeon Meat Formula Canned Food (naturally low in
magnesium).
