The Benefits of Choosing Wet Puppy Food | Ingredients, Convenience and Formulated Diets

Choosing the right food for your puppy is one of the most important decisions for new dog owners. With the varieties of brands currently available on the market, it can be difficult to consider the right food for your pet. Wet puppy food has its benefits, but is it the right choice for your dog?

In this guide, we’ll explore the benefits of wet puppy food, focusing on key aspects such as ingredients, convenience, and specially formulated diets. We’ll cover the main benefits and downsides of wet food as well as provide expert advice on the wet food ranges available at Fetch.

What are the Main Benefits of Wet Puppy Food?

Wet food has numerous advantages that particularly benefit puppies.

• High moisture content (75-80%) keeps them hydrated and can reduce the risk of urinary tract issues
• Soft texture makes it easier to chew, swallow, and digest
• Wet food is an ideal choice for picky eaters because it’s more palatable and flavoursome which encourages eating
• A good choice for teething puppies due to its soft texture
• It has a long shelf life when unopened and can be stored easily in large quantities
• High-quality wet food contains natural ingredients, contributing to puppies’ growth and development.

Choose from the brands like Orygo with 100% fresh ingredients such as salmon, turkey, and chicken liver for healthy development, or Ydolo, consisting 90% of fresh meat as well as fruits and vegetables for easy digestion.

Explore our full collection of wet puppy food here.

Does Wet Puppy Food Help with Hydration?

Wet food has high moisture content (up to 80%) which makes it great for hydration, especially for puppies who don’t drink much water, increasing their water intake. Water in wet food contributes to healthy kidney and urinary tract functions. This is also beneficial in hot weather, making it easier for the dog to eat and digest. However, a bowl of water should always accompany meals.

At Fetch, our pet nutritionists will tailor a diet to your dog’s needs, helping you to choose the right brand and creating an individual nutritional plan for your puppy. Contact us to book a wellbeing consultation.

Are There Any Dental Concerns When Feeding a Puppy Wet Food?

Wet puppy food doesn’t cause dental problems. However, it may contribute to plaque build-up. Unlike dry food, it’s sticky which leads to quicker bacterial growth around the gums.

The risk can be easily managed by teeth brushing, regular veterinary check-ups as well as special dental chews and treats. We also offer a wide variety of dental supplements such as Fish 4 Dogs and Four Leaf Rover, a dental powder that helps maintain a balanced microbiome and prevent bad breath.

Raw, meaty bones are a good alternative to dry treats and a great solution for fighting built-up plaque. Fetch offers a variety of treats suitable for every puppy, even for very picky ones.

Are There Any Downsides to Wet Puppy Food?

Like every product, wet puppy food has its downsides. These include:

• It is more expensive than dry food and the portions are usually much smaller. To satisfy puppies’ needs for energy, owners need to buy more pouches which reflects on the overall cost
• Wet food has a much shorter shelf life once opened (around 2-5 days). As bacteria starts to grow rapidly, wet food requires refrigeration to remain safe
• Wet food is palatable, with a wider variety of flavours, but this may make puppies pickier when eating other foods
• Due to its soft and sticky texture, wet food may cause dental issues, gum diseases, and build-up plaque.

You can always consult our canine nutrition specialists to determine which wet food brand suits your puppy better.

Are Certain Breeds More Likely to Benefit from Wet Puppy Food?

When it comes to raising a healthy puppy, all breeds need a well-balanced, varied diet, rich in natural ingredients and vitamins. However, there are a few breeds that can benefit from wet puppy food the most.

• Toy and small breeds (toy terrier, chihuahua, Yorkshire terrier) are fussier, have high energy needs, and are prone to dehydration. Their tiny stomachs and rapid metabolism require easy-digestible, soft food.
• Flat-faced breeds (Brachycephalic) such as French bulldogs, boxers, and pugs. The softer texture of wet food makes it easier to pick up and reduces the risk of choking. It doesn’t need as much effort to chew as dry food, which can be difficult due to the breed’s skull shape.
• Breeds prone to dental issues such as toy and brachycephalic find wet food easier to chew.
• Puppies with sensitive stomachs such as boxers and German shepherds benefit from wet food as it’s easier to digest due to its high moisture content.
• Breeds prone to urinary issues (Dalmatians and Shih-Tzus). Wet puppy food consists of more water, supporting hydration and diluting some minerals which may cause bladder stones.

Our nutritionists will help you create an ideally balanced diet and find the right brand for your breed.

Wet Dog Food from Fetch

Wet puppy food boasts numerous benefits such as soft texture, high moisture content to better digestibility, and natural ingredients. It is an ideal option for fussy eaters due to its palatability and rich flavours as well as a great choice for certain breeds, which due to their anatomy, can’t enjoy dry food.

At Fetch, we offer only high-quality wet puppy food, formulated from natural ingredients. Visit our online store to choose from a variety of brands and flavours or get tailored wellbeing advice from our nutrition specialists.