Tinned wet cat food
Cans are the classic wet food format, and for a reason — they tend to hold more food per pack than a pouch, work out cheaper by weight, and are straightforward to portion out for one cat or split between several. This aisle covers tinned wet food for adult cats across jelly, gravy and pate-style textures.
Why tins still hold their own
A tin generally gives you more food for your money than the equivalent weight in pouches, which adds up if you're feeding more than one cat or a cat with a larger appetite. It's also easy to portion a single large tin across two meals or two cats, which a smaller single-serve pouch doesn't really allow for.
The trade-off is what to do with what's left once opened, since a tin doesn't reseal as neatly as a pouch does on its own — decanting the rest into a sealed container in the fridge solves this without much extra effort.
Jelly, gravy or pâté
Jelly and gravy textures suit cats who prefer to lap up sauce as well as eat the meat pieces, while pâté-style tins are smoother and can suit an older cat or one with fewer teeth who finds chunks harder work. There's no single right answer — most cats show a clear preference once you've tried a few.
If your cat is a fussy eater, it's often worth trying a couple of different textures from the same range before assuming they dislike wet food altogether.
Storing an opened tin
Once opened, transfer any unused food into a sealed container and refrigerate it rather than leaving it in the tin, and use it within the timeframe given on the label, generally a day or two. Let refrigerated food come back closer to room temperature before serving, since cats often prefer it that way.
Wash your cat's bowl between meals rather than topping up on top of what's left, particularly in warm weather when wet food spoils faster once it's out.
In this section
Everything below is in stock with us, priced with delivery worked out, and packed and posted by hand in the UK.
Sensor Cat Water Fountain 2.5L
A 2.5L cat fountain that flows when your cat approaches, keeping water fresh and tempting. A clear level window shows when to refill, and the generous tank meets one cat's needs for several days.
From£43.99
Scratch-Resistant Stretch Sofa Cushion Cover
A stretchy jacquard-knit cover that hugs individual sofa cushions to protect them from cat claws and fur. The non-slip, all-season fabric fits most seats and is machine washable for easy care. Sold per cushion size.
From£12.99
Leucillin Antiseptic Skincare Spray for Cats & Dogs
A versatile, alcohol-free antiseptic spray that cleans, soothes, and helps protect your pet's skin from bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
From£16.49
Pressure-Activated Pet Cooling Mat
Press down, feel the cool — this pressure-activated mat absorbs body heat and stays up to 10°C cooler than the room, with no freezing required.
From£34.99
Multi-Layered Felt Cat Cave Bed for All Seasons, Coffee or Beige
A cave bed built up in layers of dense felt, which insulates through winter and breathes rather than trapping heat in summer, offered in coffee brown or beige.
£27.99
Scratch-Resistant Jacquard Sofa Throw
A woven bohemian-pattern sofa throw that drapes over your settee to shield it from cat claws, fur and everyday wear. Tasselled edges and a tightly knit jacquard weave add a decorative, cosy finish. Machine washable.
From£23.99
Window-Mounted Sisal Cat Scratching Post
A suction-mounted pair of sisal columns that gives a cat a proper vertical scratch and stretch on a window or smooth wall, with no drilling and no floor space used.
From£52.99
Absorbent Cotton Gauze Swabs for Pets – Pack of 100
Highly absorbent, low-lint cotton gauze swabs produced in clean conditions — a practical first-aid essential available in three size and ply combinations.
From£4.49
Smart App-Controlled Automatic Pet Feeder
A smart automatic feeder with a clear food hopper, removable stainless steel bowl and app control. Schedule timed portions, record feeding plans and check in remotely, keeping mealtimes steady while you are away.
From£56.99
Palm Tree Cat Tree With Sisal Post And Bowl Bed
A playful palm-tree cat tree with a sisal scratching trunk, dangling teaser pompoms and a clear space-capsule bowl bed below. Compact at around 44cm wide, it gives cats a spot to scratch, perch and snooze.
From£7.99
Iron-Framed Radiator Hammock Cat Bed with Washable Faux Fur Cover
A metal-framed hammock that hooks over a radiator, lined with a removable machine-washable faux fur sleeve, for cats and small pets up to 5kg, in four plain colours.
£21.99
Automatic Cat Water Fountain
A clear automatic pet water fountain with a tap-style spout that circulates fresh, filtered water to encourage your cat to drink. The near-silent pump and large transparent tank let you check water levels at a glance.
£44.99
Common questions
- Is tinned cat food better value than pouches?
- Generally yes, by weight — tins usually contain more food per pack than a pouch and cost less per gram as a result, particularly useful in a multi-cat household or for a cat with a bigger appetite.
- How long can an opened tin of cat food stay in the fridge?
- Check the label, but most opened wet cat food is safe refrigerated in a sealed container for around one to two days. Discard anything left longer than the pack recommends rather than relying on how it looks or smells.
- Should I choose jelly, gravy or pâté for my cat?
- It comes down to your cat's preference rather than one being better than another. Jelly and gravy suit cats who like to lap sauce as well as eat the meat, while pâté-style suits cats who prefer a smoother texture, including some older cats with fewer teeth.
- Why won't my cat eat cold food straight from the fridge?
- Many cats prefer food closer to room temperature, since a cold tin releases less smell and cats rely heavily on scent to want to eat. Let refrigerated leftovers stand for a few minutes before serving, or briefly warm the bowl in your hands.
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Written by Matt Garnett, who runs Giddy Pets and is a lifelong pet owner — not a vet. This is general information, not veterinary advice, and it cannot replace an examination by the vet who knows your animal. How we write these guides.