The Best Wet Dog Food For Dogs & Puppies
Find the Perfect Wet Dog Food For Your Pup
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 Dogs
Best Wet Dog Food for Dogs
Our top picks by your dog’s needs
The Scoop
Pros and cons
Top Pick
No Corn, Wheat or Soy
Rachael Ray Nutrish Premium Natural Wet Dog Food
The Scoop
This wet dog food doesn’t contain artificial ingredients or preservatives and includes three mouth-watering varieties inspired by Rachel’s kitchen. It’s made with whole, real ingredients.
Pros and cons
Rachel Ray Wet Dog Food includes real chunks of chicken and vegetables in a rich gravy, which appeals to picky eaters. The recyclable container is easy to open and comes with a foil seal. It may cause some dogs to suffer from mild gas after it’s consumed.
Most Nutritious
Uses Wholesome Ingredients
Blue Buffalo Divine Delights Natural Adult Small Breed Wet Dog Food Cups
The Scoop
This wet dog food is made with a blend of added minerals and vitamins and is perfectly proportioned for small dogs. It contains no chicken by-product, corn or wheat.
Pros and cons
Blue Buffalo Divine Delights Food Cups have a strong aroma and can attract dogs with their fresh scent. The small size of the morsels is ideal for smaller breeds of dogs. The texture may be too pasty and can stick too much to dog bowls.
Most Healthy
Made With Nutrient-Rich Ingredients
Nutro Adult High Protein Natural Grain Free Wet Dog Food Cuts in Gravy Beef, Lamb, Chicken, and Turkey Variety Pack, (24) 3.5 oz. Trays
The Scoop
This dog food is made with real lamb, chicken and turkey, which are the first ingredients used. It’s rich in nutrients and is full of flavor without any added preservatives, flavors or colors.
Pros and cons
Nutro Cuts in Gravy Wet Dog Food is easy to open and doesn’t create a mess when feeding dogs. It’s packed with natural flavor and is easy to digest without causing tummy issues. The food is a bit greasy and has too much fat added.
Contender
Evanger's Gold
Evanger's Pet Food
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.
*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 Dogs
Our top picks by your dog’s needs
The Scoop
Pros and cons
Best Ingredients
Free of Artificial Flavors or Colors
Natural Balance Ultra Premium Wet Dog Food
The Scoop
This wet dog food stands out on the market because real beef is the top ingredient and no artificial flavors or colors are used. It also promotes a healthy digestion in all types of breeds.
Pros and cons
Natural Balance Ultra Premium Wet Dog Food smells like dog food and isn’t soaked in gravy, making it a healthier wet dog food option. It also is easy to remove from the can without sticking to the sides. The packaging is a bit flimsy and can cause the cans to arrive dented.
Best Single Serve Option
A Full Meal In A Single Pouch
Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Adult Wet Dog Food Pouches
The Scoop
This ready-to-serve meal from Pedigree is formulated for a more balanced diet. Your dog gets the right combination of chicken, beef, lamb, and turkey pieces. You can also blend it with dry foods.
Pros and cons
Preparing this Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner is easy as it comes in a single-serve pouch. You just cut the top open and dump the food into your dog’s tray. If your dog prefers a warm meal, this option can easily be heated for about 30 seconds to a minute. Note that your dog might prefer certain flavors more than others included in the pack.
Best High-Protein Meal
Helps Your Dog Build A Leaner Body
Crave High Protein Grain Free Adult Wet Dog Food
The Scoop
This 12-pack dog food from Crave has been specially formulated to replicate the diet of dogs’ wolf relatives. As such, most of the proteins are derived from animal sources.
Pros and cons
For a more high-protein meal, you can easily mix Crave Grain-free Wet Dog Food with a dry variant. Both types complement each other’s taste, so your dog won’t pick one over the other. Some dogs might have bad breath after eating this; you can alter their diet a bit to correct it.
Best Chunky Food
Large Pieces For Slower Feeding
Nutro Adult High Protein Natural Grain Free
The Scoop
Nutro states this dog food is made under its Nutro Feed Clean process, guaranteeing it contains no artificial and GMO-based ingredients. Each pack contains 24 trays of food.
Pros and cons
Nutro High-Protein Grain-Free Dog Food does not contain any corn, wheat, or chicken-meal byproduct. All you get are large chunks of meat for each serving. However, it is slightly expensive compared to some other brands.
*Finally, we reviewed the best wet dog food for large dogs.
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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