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Overview

Blue Buffalo Natural Veterinary Diet W+U Weight Management + Urinary Care Wet Cat Food is a below average wet cat food. It does contain some quality ingredients (chicken, chicken liver, white fish). It also has a sufficient amount of protein. However, it contains too few fats and way too many carbohydrates.

Also, be careful if your cat has food sensitivities or allergies. W+U Weight Management + Urinary Care Wet Cat Food contains carrageenan and white fish, which are potential allergens. Another ingredient included in this wet cat food that some cat guardians may find questionable is guar gum.

Life Stages

W+U Weight Management + Urinary Care Wet Cat Food is suitable for cats in all stages of life, according to its manufacturer.

Diets & Conditions

W+U Weight Management + Urinary Care Wet Cat Food is suitable for cats with one or more of the following conditions and dietary requirements:

Nutritional Analysis

Moisture78 %
Protein*38.6 %
Fats*11.4 %
Fiber*18.2 %
Ash*0 %
Carbs*31.8 %
* on a dry matter basis

Compared to other wet foods in our Cat Food Database, W+U Weight Management + Urinary Care Wet Cat Food contains:

  • less protein,
  • an average amount of fats,
  • a lot more fiber,
  • more ash,
  • and more carbohydrates.

Caloric Content

W+U Weight Management + Urinary Care Wet Cat Food contains approximately 86.9 calories per 100 grams, or 24.6 calories per ounce. This is an average amount of calories compared to other wet foods in our database.

How many calories your cat needs depends on her age, size and activity level. If you want to know exactly how many calories your cat needs, please checkout our Cat Food Calculator. If you need more information on a healthy diet and weight management tips for cats, read our Complete Guide To Feline Nutrition.

W+U Weight Management + Urinary Care Wet Cat Food

Protein

The protein content of this cat food is low, but still sufficient to sustain your cat. Consider combining it with an alternative that is higher in protein.

Fats

This cat food does not contain enough fat for a healthy cat to maintain its body mass. Only choose this product as an occasional treat, or if your cat needs to lose some weight.

Carbs

The amount of carbs in this food is simply too high. If your cat eats too much of this, she runs a real risk of becoming obese or even diabetic. Balance it out with other, low-carb options, or choose another food entirely.

Ingredients

Quality IngredientsQuestionable IngredientsAllergens
chicken
chicken liver
white fish
carrageenan
guar gum
carrageenan
white fish

Full list of ingredients

Chicken, Chicken Broth, Chicken Liver, Pea Protein, Powdered Cellulose, Potatoes, Whitefish, Carrots, Natural Flavor, Calcium Sulfate, Flaxseed, Taurine, Betaine Anhydrous, Potassium Chloride, Guar Gum, Blueberries, Cranberries, Carrageenan, Choline Chloride, Salt, DL-Methionine, L-Carnitine, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Sodium Selenite, Niacin Supplement (Vitamin B3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2), Vitamin A  Supplement, Biotin (Vitamin B7), Potassium Iodide, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid (Vitamin B9).

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