When it comes to food, everybody has their own unique palate, which informs the kinds of foods they like and the ones they just can’t seem to work up much enthusiasm for. Cats are the same way — each one has textures and flavors they prefer more than others. When it comes to wet foods, ACANA PREMIUM PÂTÉ ™ and ACANA™ Chunks in Broth offer cats two equally delicious and nourishing options, each with its own taste profile. Selecting the right option for your cat depends on their tastes, but there are ways Pet Lovers can help their animals explore different options. What Attracts Cats to Certain Types of Foods? When deciding what type of wet food to feed your cat, it’s helpful to know what attracts cats to their food in the first place. Cats are very much driven by their sense of smell, so the food’s aroma plays a crucial role in whether they’ll eat it or not. The better the food smells, the more likely they are to give it a try. While ACANA PREMIUM PÂTÉ ™ and ACANA™ Chunks in Broth are both wet foods, their make-up is very different, so their aromas are released differently. Our pâté is soft and moist, while our chunks are closer to a solid food. Since in softer textures the aroma compounds can be released very easily, the pâté aroma may be more easily discernable to your cat at first. That being said, the bone broth the chunks are served in is also a great vehicle to release the aroma. Warming the wet food up slightly is a great additional way to ensure the food’s aroma is released — your cat will be sure to notice. What are the Differences between Our Wet Food Options? Cats are descended from carnivores and as such, they need animal protein in their diet to be their best. That’s the reason both ACANA PREMIUM PÂTÉ ™ and ACANA™ Chunks in Broth prioritize high levels of animal ingredients, as well as provide the necessary hydration your cat needs. ACANA PREMIUM PÂTÉ ™ wet cat food recipes like Chicken & Fish in Bone Broth, Beef, Chicken & Tuna in Bone Broth, and Lamb & Lamb Liver in Bone Broth are all crafted with 85% animal ingredients1. These soft pâtés also include savory bone broth, giving your cat the hydration they need, and no grain ingredients2. Instead, they focus on quality, raw animal ingredients and plenty of hydration. ACANA™ Chunks in Broth wet cat food recipes like Lamb & Kidney, Beef & Tuna and Salmon & Chicken are also made with 85% animal ingredients1, with the animal proteins served in satisfying chunks. The chunks of animal ingredients come in a delicious and hydrating bone broth base and contain no grain, carrageenan, pea, lentil or legume ingredients2. These recipes contain nutrients like Vitamin E to help support your cat’s immune health and Omega-3 and Omega-6 to help support their skin & coat health. How Do I Get My Cat to Try a Different Kind of Wet Food? Since different kinds of wet food offer your cat different textures, getting them to try something new might take patience on your part. Cats have a reputation for not taking to something new right away, so if they’re accustomed to a certain type of food and you change it, don’t be discouraged if they don’t like it immediately. It takes patience and a bit of exploration to get them to try the new type of food, but variety in food is good for a cat. This experimentation process may look like serving the new food several times until your cat gets adjusted to it. Sometimes serving smaller portions of the new food throughout the day, often mixed with the more familiar food, gives the cat the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the new texture and flavors. Pay attention to your cat’s behavior – if you notice signs they’re excited about the new food, that’s a positive sign. Remember, just like humans, some cats just aren’t going to take to a new food. The texture or flavor might just be something they don’t enjoy, and there’s nothing wrong with that. As long as you’re giving your cat the option of wet food in any form, you’re taking the right path. Since cats have such a low thirst drive, many Pet Lovers may rely on wet food to supplement their cat’s hydration needs. By feeding your cat ACANA PREMIUM PÂTÉ ™ or ACANA™ Chunks in Broth, you’re helping them support their hydration needs and providing plenty of delicious animal protein!
