Best wet dog food to keep your pooch healthy

Wainwrights prides itself on creating naturally inspired recipes that are tailored to your dog's needs. Wainwrights Superfoods Wet Adult Dog Food Variety Pack is made from high-quality ingredients and all the wholesome goodness that is easy for your dog to digest. It is also hypoallergenic and made with single-source proteins, and it has no added wheat, pork, dairy, soy or artificial flavours, colourings or preservatives. Wainwrights have covered all bases, making it a perfect choice for dogs who will happily chomp down on anything.

Online reviews suggest that people choose Wainwrights because of its high meat content. Some comment that after seeing their dogs repeatedly suffer from colitis, they'd been shocked to read the ingredient composition of cheaper wet dog food. Since switching to Wainwrights, their pets have enjoyed meat and vegetables and are back to full health.

However, some recent comments indicate that the composition of the ingredients may have changed, and they recommend Lovejoys Complete Wet Adult Dog Food as an alternative.

Butternut Box is a leading subscription brand, whose fresh recipes are made from human-quality meat and vegetables, gently cooked to create the right balance of vitamins and minerals for your dog. As part of the service, you have to give them information about your dog's breed, calorie needs, age and lifestyle. Butternut Box dog food is classed as 'All Life Stages' which means it's appropriate food to feed your puppy as they develop. Just let them know their age and weight as they grow.

Our review: "I signed up to Butternut Box when my miniature dachshund Waffle, who was about 9 months old at the time, started to turn her nose up at the dry Royal Canin kibble that I had been feeding her since she was a little puppy. Even though she did graze on her kibble, I knew she needed more and she was a little underweight so I knew she needed something different, especially as she would gulp down every single type of human food we gave her. With that in mind, I tried a few wet foods, but she didn't touch them either. My friend then recommended Butternut Box (they tend to offer codes to new customers) so I got a discount on her first order. Getting the delivery was honestly so exciting, she even got a little bandana and welcome pack! The pack then suggested warming her new food up a little in the microwave to make it smell exciting and she gulped it down and has done ever since. I've never seen her wag her tail so much and her coat is so smooth and shiny, there is no doubt in my mind that she isn't getting everything she needs in her food. I would say it is pricey, though, and if I owned a larger dog, I would definitely struggle to afford it. It currently costs me about £44 a month."

Lily's Kitchen prides itself on making delicious, natural dog food with no meat meal, bone meal, rendered meat or preservatives. The Lily's Kitchen Home Comfort Wet Dog Food Selection will have your dog's mouth-watering, with recipes such as ‎ Cottage Pie, Chicken and turkey Casserole, Lamb Hotpot and Sunday Lunch. Packed with wholesome ingredients, this nutritionally complete food contains everything to nourish and fortify your dog.

Customers choose Lily's Kitchen because of the wide variety of flavours and great-quality ingredients. Dogs love the taste, too! Just bear in mind that, given the current pricing, each tin costs approximately £3.40.

Pedigree's yummy Wet Dog Food for Adult Dogs Mixed Selection pouches come in a jelly mix and gravy mix, so there will be a version that your dog will love. Whether you opt for the gravy mix or the jelly mix (which we've linked to), you'll be getting no nasties with this vet- and nutritionist-developed recipe. Plus, it comes in a bumper value pack. Instead of tins, the food comes in easy-to-open pouches, with some dogs needing more than three a day.

With 6,460 reviews on Amazon UK rating Pedigree 4.7 out of 5, this wet dog food is hard to beat in terms of value for money. They like that they come in a convenient pouch format that's easy to open and serve. It keeps food fresh whilst being less bulky to store than tins.

However, the composition of ingredients is raised by some online reviews as being low quality. Whilst dogs love the taste, it has mixed opinions from owners on its nutritional value.

Pedigree advertises that their wet dog food is 100 per cent complete and balanced. Plus, it contains natural ingredients, vitamins minerals and fibre to keep dogs healthy.

Winalot Small Dog Food Pouches Mixed in Gravy are specially made with little dogs in mind, providing classic meals made with bite-sized pieces for small mouths. This gravy selection provides your pooch with a 100 per cent complete and balanced meal, made with natural ingredients and with no added artificial colours, flavours or preservatives. It is developed by pet nutrition experts and approved by vets, so you know you're giving them something that's good for them and tasty, too.

This is an Amazon's Choice recommended product with 912 reviews, rating it 4.6 out of 5. Customers like the fact that they can bulk buy on Amazon, which saves them from carrying heavy pet food home from the supermarket. They say their dogs love the taste of Winalot, but it is a small portion, so this one's definitely suited to the appetite and size of a small dog.

Harringtons Grain Free Hypoallergenic Wet Dog Food Cans tick all the boxes. As well as being completely grain-free, it is made with freshly prepared chicken and turkey and added salmon oil to help support healthy skin and a shiny coat. If your dog likes to lick every last morsel and you need food that provides everything they need to keep fit and healthy – Harringtons is ideal. The food has been carefully formulated and contains no artificial colours or flavours, no dairy, no soya and no added grain.

Reviews across the web comment that Harringtons is a great-quality wet dog food. The portion size satisfies medium–to large-breed dogs. It's moist and full of vegetables, as well as a high proportion of meat.

Currently, Harringtons Adult Grain Free Chicken has a good 73 percent rating on All About Dog Food, which highlights the high meat content. However, reviews comment that they think the texture has changed from solid loaf-type dog food to more of a paste. Still, the nutritional composition and value for money make Harringtons one of the best wet foods for hungry adult dogs.

Another option for dogs with dicky digestion, the James Wellbeloved multipack is wholesome and grain-free. Packed with high-source chicken, turkey and lamb, these hypoallergenic and nutritious meals will give your dog boundless energy. Made with natural ingredients, this wet food promotes healthy skin and a glossy coat, as well as healthy digestion and immune support.

Customer reviews comment that even fussy dogs chow down and enjoy this food. However, one thing to note is that it contains several dried vegetables, which, when reconstituted, reduces the overall proportion of meat in relation to other ingredients. In short, this doesn't have a very high meat protein content compared to other wet dog foods.

Just like us, our dog's attitude to food changes in old age; as teeth get wobbly, our sense of smell decreases, and we experience a loss of appetite. This is why paying attention to senior dogs' diets is important. CESAR Senior 10+ Deliciously Fresh Wet Dog Food Pouches are specially made for older dogs and are extra gentle on the stomach for easy chewing and digestion. Each pouch contains a mouth-watering recipe of moist meats, hearty rice, vitamins and minerals, combined with a jelly that older dogs just can't resist.

Cesar is hugely popular, with 4,835 reviews on Amazon UK and a rating of 4.6 out of 5. Customers love the ease of buying their dog's favourite food online. Dogs absolutely love the taste, and the portion size is ideal for older dogs.

However, because this wet dog food has cereal and animal derivatives in its ingredients, it's not going to be suitable for dogs with allergies or sensitive digestion.

This award-winning Forthglade Complete Meal Adult Multipack is 100 per cent natural, without junk or fillers, and completely grain-free, making it perfect for sensitive tummies. This nutritionally complete food can be fed to your pooch on its own, added to a quality mixer biscuit, or used as a tasty topper with dry food.

This dog food has thousands of positive reviews on the Forthglade website, with 87 per cent rating it excellent. It's received 4.9 for quality, 5 out of 5 for taste and 4.6 for value for money. Reviews praise the quality of this wet dog food, and their dogs lap it up. The subscribe and save service is praised for being of good value and convenience.

The only issue is that some customers have commented that it's a bit tricky to open and serve the food. Also, it can smell a bit strong.

Royal Canin was one of the first companies to meet the different needs of small, medium and large breeds and develop breed-specific foods. The Royal Canin Puppy Food in Gravy is specially made to give your puppy the best start in life with its exclusive complex of antioxidants to support your pup's immune system. It caters for growing puppies and comes in multiple ranges to suit the size of your dog, but we've linked to the one for medium breeds.

Customers comment that although it's expensive, their growing puppies enjoy it. It provides a complete and balanced diet to support bone, muscle, and immune system growth. Because it is pricy, it needs to be given in conjunction with kibble to make it go further.

Edgard & Cooper's Organic Adult Grain-Free Wet Dog Food With Fish, featuring fish and carrots, is made exclusively from organic ingredients. A mix of proteins, fruits and veggies provides a complete diet for adult dogs. Ideal as a standalone meal or combined feeding, this wet dog food comes in 100 per cent biodegradable packaging, making it a planet-friendly choice.

Online reviews comment that this food is enjoyed by fussy dogs and even dogs that have lost their teeth. It's a top choice for sensitive stomachs and growing puppies. The small trays give a wholesome portion that can be supplemented with dry food for larger appetites.

Note that the texture is soft and wet, which may not be appealing to all pooches.

Pooch & Mutt is specially crafted for pets who are sensitive to cereals, which means no wheat, rye, barley, oats, maize, sorghum, millet, triticale or rice. That doesn't have any effect on the taste of the food, though, as it is packed full of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Additionally, this wet food contains prebiotics to improve digestion. The benefits include more regular movements and better doggy breath.

If your dog has been told by a vet to try a grain-free diet to help combat his fussy eating habits, this Pooch + Mutt Multipack Wet Food is a step in the right direction. The multipack comes in a variety of different flavours.

Customer reviews are resoundingly pawsitive, with comments saying that a Pooch & Mutt diet has cured their dog's digestive issues. It is superb quality food – solid ingredients with no jelly or filler.