Best Wet Food For Cats With Kidney Disease

Weruva TruLuxe Quick ‘n Quirky is an excellent wet food for kidney disease cats. That is, if you are going for a high protein diet. It contains everything it should, and nothing that it shouldn’t. Large quantities of lean animal protein, with none of the by-products, additives or fillers that you see in most cat foods.

Weruva TruLuxe provides a convenient way to get cats with kidney disease some much needed hydration, as it has a moisture content of no less than 86%. Some cat owners may argue that it is even higher, because there have been reports of cans containing mostly gravy. Luckily, this doesn’t seem to happen too often.

If your renal failure cat also suffers from obesity and/or heart problems, Weruva TruLuxe might be just what your cat needs. With a calorie count of only 54 kcal per 100 grams it fits perfectly into a weight loss diet for kitties who struggle to maintain their sleek physique. Its low sodium content helps to lower your cat’s blood pressure and support her cardiac health.

All in all, there isn’t much I don’t like about Weruva TruLuxe Quick ‘n Quirky. But… I’m not the one that has to eat it! Most cats seem to enjoy this luxurious wet food for kidney disease cats and lick their bowls clean. Nevertheless, cats with kidney disease can be fussy about their food and not all of them give this one two paws up. If you’re considering switching your cat to this, or any, new food, take it slow. Test if she likes it before you make any commitment.

Farmina Natural & Delicious Venison And Pumpkin Wet Cat Food is an all natural high protein cat food for cats with kidney disease with venison as its main ingredient. Venison is lean and easy to digest, which means it doesn’t put a lot of strain on your cat’s kidneys or stomach. On top of that, it is 100% free of grains, soy and by-products.

Check out our Cat Food Database for a full nutritional analysis of Farmina Natural & Delicious Venison And Pumpkin wet food.

The dietary fiber in Farmina Natural & Delicious comes from pumpkin. Besides being a good source of fiber, pumpkin also acts as a natural probiotic and is loaded with vitamins. It helps to prevent hairballs, constipation and other digestive issues, while not adding too many calories to your cat’s diet.

Farmina Natural & Delicious is a great choice for cats with kidney disease. Not just because of its high amount of protein, but also because of its high amount of minerals. These are found on the label as “ash”, which is the inorganic material that is left when all the organic material is cooked and burned away. These minerals include calcium and potassium, which could be essential to your cat’s well-being, depending on her blood work.

The one downside to Farmina Natural & Delicious Wet Cat Food is that it is not completely free of allergens, as it contains fish oil and eggs. If your cat is allergic to either of these, you should choose a different wet cat food for kidney disease.

Royal Canin Selected Protein Adult PD is a vet recommended option in the low protein range. Despite its low protein content, it does manage to deliver a high calorie count. This means your cat won’t have to eat as much of it as she would of a normal food, further decreasing the amount of proteins she ingests.

It must be noted, however, that the decrease in protein content seems to have led to an increase in carb content. The amount of fat is also higher than the average wet food for kidney disease cats. That said, if your cat needs an immediate lowering of the protein waste products in her system, then Royal Canin Selected Protein is probably exactly what she needs.

Once your cat’s blood and urine analyses show that she is out of the woods, I recommend you switch her to a healthy, high protein diet, like some of the other renal cat foods on this list. Royal Canin Selected Protein Adult PD, when fed over longer periods of time, can leave your cat either starved from good proteins, or obese from an overload of carbs.

Weruva Best Feline Friend is a high-moisture, low phosphorus cat food that comes in two textures: meat in jelly and chunks in gravy. Each comes in two flavors, so enough to choose from for finicky cats with kidney disease. All flavors are low on phosphorus, which helps to increase your cat’s overall appetite.

Besides being low on phosphates, Weruva Best Feline Friend is also high in quality animal protein that is sustainably sourced from skipjack tuna. It is a completely natural formula with no added flavors, preservatives or filler ingredients like grain or soy. This ensures that your cat’s kidneys and colon aren’t burdened more than necessary during digestion of this low phosphorus cat food.

Weruva felt pressured to change the formula of their Best Feline Friend products early in 2019. Some customers took issue with the use of carrageenan in the cat food, so they decided to take it out. It is worth noting that carrageenan is not harmful to cats at all. Either way, the new formula doesn’t seem to agree with all cats. Some cat owners report that their sensitive stomach cat don’t tolerate it, while others say their cat won’t even go near it.

Still, many cat guardians are very satisfied with Weruva Best Feline Friend, regardless of the recipe change. The moist, but not sloppy, texture is appreciated by cats with dental issues as well as difficult eaters. It has a decent calorie count, from quality animal protein instead of carbohydrates. Your cat can eat all she needs without being at risk for diabetes or obesity.

Purina Pro Plan Focus Urinary Tract Health (UTH) wet food is a salmon flavored, high potassium cat food with a high mineral content. Potassium is an important substance for maintaining overall health, but is often flushed out of the system too fast in cats with kidney disease. Purina Pro Plan Focus UTH makes sure your kidney disease kitty gets enough potassium to retain it in the blood.

See our Cat Food Database for a full nutritional analysis of Purina Pro Plan Focus UTH Salmon Wet Food.

There is something real “fishy” about this wet food for kidney disease cats, though. And it almost cost Purina its place in our top 5. The main ingredient listed for the salmon flavor is not salmon, but meat by-products. In fact salmon is only the fourth ingredient on the list, after the aforementioned meat by-products, chicken by-products and water.

Now, by-products are not necessarily bad. The main issue I have with them is that they are not exactly specified by the manufacturer. Cats with kidney disease require very precisely tuned diets, and in this sense by-products create a huge blindspot.

Nevertheless, cat owners are raving about this wet cat food for kidney disease. Some even claim that it saved their cat’s life after suffering from kidney stones and bladder infections. This is likely due to the added magnesium in Purina Pro Plan Focus UTH and its ability to lower the pH of your cat’s urine. By targeting urinary tract issues and the kidneys specifically, it can actually help to increase the lifespan of cats with kidney disease.