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What is complete cat food?
When a food is labelled complete, it means it contains all the essential nutrients your cat needs, including proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and amino acids like taurine, in the correct proportions. Complete food is nutritionally balanced and can be fed on its own every day, without the need to add anything else.
Most Catit foods are complete, which means you can serve them as your cat’s main food with full confidence that they’re getting everything they need to have their daily adventures.
Complementary food: the perfect side dish
Complementary food is made to be served alongside a complete food. It may include high-quality ingredients like real shredded meat or fish, but it doesn’t contain the full nutritional profile your cat needs on its own.
That doesn’t make it any less valuable. Complementary foods can be a great addition to your cat’s routine in the right context. You can use them as:
- Toppers to add variety and moisture to dry kibble
- Mix-ins to enhance the appeal of a complete wet food
- Occasional treats that offer extra hydration or a protein boost
Complementary foods can make mealtime more exciting, and most cats love the different textures and flavours.
Choosing what works best for your cat
Your cat’s main diet should be made up of a complete food, whether that’s wet, dry, or a mix of both. Complementary food can be added for variety, enjoyment, and enrichment, but it should be paired with a complete food to ensure your feline friend is getting all the nutrients they need.
To be sure, we recommend you check the packaging. It will clearly say whether a product is complete or complementary so you know exactly how to use it.
Healthy meals, happy cats
Both complete and complementary foods can have a place in your cat’s bowl. Complete food provides the nutrition your cat needs every day, while complementary food offers flexibility, added flavour, and an extra boost of hydration or protein.
Most Catit Cuisine wet food recipes are complete, making it easy to feed a balanced diet that’s also delicious. And for those moments when you want to treat your cat or mix things up, our complementary options are a great way to add variety to their mealtime routine.
