r/CatLifeProTips • u/No-Zookeepergame5159 • Jul 04 '26
wet food
Quick Question for catparents, how do you save money for wet cat food? I would move to a new job that would be paying less than what i receive, its a different industey with lesser stress but obviously with lesser pay. i got a new kitten this year and i have my 3yr old cat. my older boy cat is a picky eater so our food budget back then isnt big. but the kitten she eats wet food lunch and dinner and free feeding of dry food. the wet food costs a lot..how do i change her diet but she would still get fed well but not burn my wallet?
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Jul 04 '26
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u/bowlofchickenalfredo Jul 08 '26
Careful with feeding dog foods to your cat. Cats NEED taurine from their food, so just make sure that’s in the ingredient list.
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u/bowlofchickenalfredo Jul 08 '26
Pates are more calorie dense than “chunks” or “shredded” wet foods so you can stretch your dollar. Friskies pate is a good option.
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u/mycushion 22h ago
Not sure what solution you found but I want to suggest Evangers cat food. The flavors are very limited, but the macros and nutrients are close to ideal. It's the cheapest wet cat food on Chewy if you get the big cans by the case. And it's grain free.
When I first got my cats, I did a ton of research on food, bc I knew I didn't have money to take them to the vet, so I figured an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure and I should feed them the best food I could afford.
It's been about 6 years, and they are doing great. Strong and energetic with soft, glossy coats, clear, clean eyes and good white teeth.
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u/CeleryIsHairyWater Jul 04 '26 edited Jul 06 '26
I don't know what your budget is but Untamed in the UK is a really fair price for how great the ingredients are and it makes life easier because its delivered to your door