Discover the Best Wet Dog Food For Your Adult Dog or Puppy

Find the Perfect Wet Dog Food For Your Pup

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Have you thought properly about your dog’s food? If not – and you’re currently just relying on whatever you found on the shelf first at your local food store – then it’s high time that you had a proper think about the different options and what they can each offer for your pup. The thing is, proper nutrition can make all the difference to your dog’s lifespan, as well as to their quality of life during that time. Something as simple as a food that contains a source of lutein or vitamin A can help to prevent cataracts that might otherwise leave your dog blind. Likewise, avoiding foods that contain too much sugar can help to prevent the onset of diabetes – which is no fun at all for a dog. Getting enough calcium, magnesium, and vitamin D, can all help to prevent joint and bone problems that often serve as the start of a downhill slide for older dogs. And antioxidants can meanwhile keep your dog looking and acting spry well into old age! All these things are very important to consider, so here are some of the best dog foods to suit any type of dog. Note that in this post we’re looking specifically at wet food – food that more closely mimics the kinds of gravy-glazed meals that we eat on a Sunday lunch!

Before you dive into our recommendations, determine whether your pup is small, medium, or large by DogGear standards:

Our wet food choices for small dogs are first, while our picks for medium and large dogs are further down the page. You can also take our quiz to get a food recommendation based on your dog’s needs and our time spent researching dry dog food, wet dog food, and every dog food in between!

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Best Wet Dog Food for Small Dogs

Our top picks by your dog’s needs

The Scoop

Pros and cons

Expert Choice

Weruva Grain-Free

  • Canned Dog Food

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The Scoop

Grain free means you get more of the really good stuff. This is fresh tasting canned dog food that will provide a hearty meal for any dog and is jam packed with great meats and added nutrients.

Pros and cons

Dog owners point out that their pups have more energy when eating this food and that the dogs are excited to eat. Flavors include steak, chicken, and “bed and breakfast.” Getting your dog a range is the best option for their palette, as well as their health. The healthiest wolves in the wild would have been those that ate a varied diet of natural prey. However, some owners receive dented cans that might be concerning.

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Halo

  • Holistic Natural Wet Dog Food

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The Scoop

The next pick from us is Halo Holistic Natural Wet Dog Food for Adult Dogs. This one is made from whole beef with no substitutes or “meat meal.”

Pros and cons

This is a great option for dogs with sensitive stomachs or bowels, some owners even switch the rest of their dog’s food products over to this brand! Your dog will be getting the good stuff and all the amino acids. There’s natural omega 3 and basically, all the stuff we just said that dogs need to be happy and healthy! Some dogs might refuse to eat this food and the smell might not be too appealing to some owners.

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Natural Ultramix

  • Grain Free Adult Wet Dog Food

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The Scoop

The Ultramix option is one that gives your dog a good variety of different things so thay can against various health problems. One thing you don’t get is anything other than 100% real meat.

Pros and cons

This is a great option for folks with multiple dogs and who want to mix up what their pups are eating. Some owners are disappointed in the visual appeal of this food.

*The DogGear team did not stop with small wet dog food, we looked at options for medium dogs as well. Check out our top choices!

Best Wet Dog Food for Medium Dogs

Our top picks by your dog’s needs

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Expert Choice

Solid Gold

  • Medium & Small Wet Dog Food

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The Scoop

The expert option in this category goes to the option from Solid Gold. It’s a great choice for small or medium dogs and is made from turkey combined with hearty vegetables.

Pros and cons

Dog owners love this food for their pups who need to put on weight or who have issues with their teeth and stomach. The vegetables provide a bunch of extra nutrients and minerals in particular, while adding very little fat or calories. A great choice for any medium dog! However, like any dog food, there are some dogs who might not be able to eat this food.

Contender

Evanger's Gold

  • Premium Grain Free Beef Dinner for Dogs

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The Scoop

Evanger's Gold Super Premium Grain Free Beef Dinner for Dogs is a recipe that has been slow cooked in batches. The result is deliciously tender meat that retains a lot of its natural nutrition.

Pros and cons

This is blended with additional vitamins and nutrients to ensure your dog gets a completely balanced meal. There’s no soy, grain, or anything else sensitive dogs can’t eat. Owners find that their dogs love this food when mixed with dry food, and it’s also a good option for dogs with stomach issues. Of course, some dogs might get sick from this food.

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Nature's Recipe

  • Ultramix Wet Dog Food

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The Scoop

This option just looks like a great meal, especially when you see how your dog wolfs it down. It’s made from natural protein from duck, which is an excellent lean source of amino acids.

Pros and cons

This is another great option that can be mixed with dry food or eaten on its own, and owners love that it looks like “people food.” It also comes with pumpkin and a number of other easily digestible, grain free sources of additional nutrition. Some owners don’t like how watery the food looks.

*Finally, we reviewed the best wet dog food for large dogs.

Best Wet Dog Food for Large Dogs

Our top picks by your dog’s needs

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Pros and cons

Expert Choice

Nutro ULTRA

  • Adult Dog Food

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The Scoop

Nutro ULTRA is a great brand that makes a lot of delicious dog food. No soy, no artificial flavors… You know the drill by now!

Pros and cons

This wet food for larger dogs is incredibly tasty made from meat and a host of vegetables and other sources of nutrients. Dogs love this food (most owners say their dogs gobble it up), and it’s a great option to mix with kibble. On the downside, it’s another option that some dogs might get sick from.

Contender

Weruva

  • Grain-Free Wet Dog Food for Large Breeds

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The Scoop

When dog gets variety, they are eat better and get the spread of nutrients their body needs. This offers a great selection and all of the flavors are delicious, nutritious, and very popular with pups.

Pros and cons

Picky dogs and picky owners alike love this food since it is a healthy option that comes with some variety - dogs don’t get bored with this option! However, some owners don’t like the smell of the food.

Bargain

Wellness CORE

  • Natural Grain Free Wet Canned Dog Food

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The Scoop

This Wellness CORE Natural Grain Free Wet Canned Dog Food is our bargain option for large dogs. It's calorie calculated, which means that your dog will stay healthy and get enough energy for its size.

Pros and cons

This is a dog food that has proven helpful for many dogs - it helps fill out their coat, give them energy, and keep them hydrated! It’s also a good option for pups with sensitive tummies. On top of that, it’s made from a host of different natural meats (turkey and chicken, beef, venison and lamb, and many more) and it tastes delicious for dogs. However, some owners are disappointed that the prices on this food have increased, and others warn that their pups get gassy when eating this food.

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DogGear Philosophy

The DogGear team has a lot of experience in wet dog foods.  Many of us have transitioned our older dogs or dogs with stomach issues over to wet foods and have experimented with combinations of wet and dry foods early and later in our dogs’s lives.  If you aren’t sure what to choose, try our dog food quiz or visit our overall best dog food page which includes a short overview of a number of dog food strategies.

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