Wet Dog Food

Wet Dog Food FAQs

Is it OK to feed dogs wet food only?

Most healthy wet dog food brands can be fed as a complete and balanced diet or combined with another complete dog food style, such as kibble or dehydrated varieties. Make sure the wet dog food label states it’s a complete and balanced daily diet.

What are the benefits of wet dog food?

Wet dog food is more flavourful and easier to digest than dry food. Also, the high moisture content supports digestion and urinary health, making it a great choice for senior dogs.

How long can wet dog food be stored after opening?

Once opened, wet dog food can usually be stored in the refrigerator for up to three to four days. It's important to cover the food and keep it in an airtight container to prevent spoilage and bacterial growth.

Can wet dog food be mixed with dry food?

Yes, wet dog food can be mixed with dry food to add moisture and flavour to the diet. Make sure your furry friend’s overall diet is complete and balanced, whether feeding wet food alone or mixing it with another diet, and adjust portions accordingly.

Can wet dog food cause diarrhea?

Any sudden diet change can contribute to digestive upsets or diarrhea in dogs. Canned foods should be introduced slowly over 3-7 days to minimize any digestive issues.

Can I freeze leftover wet dog food?

Yes, but don’t refreeze it. Freezing opened wet dog food can help prevent waste, but defrost only what you can use within one to three days.

Shop Canned & Wet Dog Food in Canada

Moisture is an important part of your dog's diet. Traditional dry dog foods are a staple of many dog diets, but can have a dehydrating effect on your pooch. The best wet dog food offers not just a more delicious flavour but the moisture needed for your dog to thrive.

At Homes Alive Pets, you'll find a huge variety of canned dog foods that can hydrate your dog and support digestion from top brands like Weruva, Zignature, and many more.

Wet dog food, often referred to simply as "canned dog food," comes in a variety of flavours and formulations to suit different canine tastes and nutritional needs. Some brands even offer human-grade ingredients. You’ll find the wet dog food in cans, pouches and other containers for ease of use and optimum storage.

You'll want to look for wet dog foods that contain high-quality proteins. Remember, dogs are carnivores, so the number one ingredient in wet dog food should be a high-quality protein like chicken (chicken broth), turkey (turkey broth), lamb, fish, egg product, or some other meat to provide amino acids and promote good muscle development.

Wet Dog Food for Every Life Stage

Wet dog food is a great choice for all life stages. Wet and canned dog foods are excellent diets for growing puppies or aging seniors who have fewer teeth and difficulty chewing.

The soft, moist texture and tantalizing aroma get even the pickiest, grumpiest old dog wagging his tail! Remember, some senior dogs have trouble chewing hard foods, which is why a canned dog food diet is ideal to meet the senior dog’s nutritional needs.

At Homes Alive Pets, you’ll find a wide range of canned foods for puppies, like Acana wet puppy food to support growing bodies and developing minds.

As dogs age, specialized senior canned foods can help support overall health and slow the signs of ageing. Vetdiet Senior Canned Dog Food supports dental health, skin, and coat condition for older pups.

Featured Wet Dog Food

We love a good Canadian brand, so our featured wet dog food brand is FirstMate. Each recipe contains 96% protein from human-grade, wild-caught fish and cage-free poultry sourced right here in Canada.

At Homes Alive, we put our hearts into natural health and nutrition for all pets! We proudly carry only the best wet food for dogs. That means we make sure that the canned dog food brands we offer are wholesome, balanced and created with your dog’s well-being and longevity in mind.

When you choose from our wide selection of canned wet dog foods, you can trust that you’re feeding your canine companion only the highest quality diet!

Moisture-Rich Dog Foods for Better Health

Adding wet dog food to your dog's diet is a great way to boost health and make every meal a little more exciting. Dogs that eat moisture-rich diets can benefit from improved digestion and healthier skin and coat.

It's also important to consider external factors that could affect your dog's health and dietary needs. Cold weather, for example, can reduce your dog’s thirst. Wet food helps boost hydration and keep energy levels up.

Shop Homes Alive Pets online and in-store to find a variety of top-rated wet dog foods that can be fed as a full meal or as a tasty and nutritious meal topper, like ZIWI Wet Dog Food.

Wet food for dogs can also support specific dietary needs, such as allergies. Koha Wet Dog Food offers a wide variety of formulas, including single protein and novel proteins to suit dogs with sensitivities.

For doggos that enjoy a little crunch in their daily dog food, mixing wet dog food in with their kibble works great. This can also be helpful when transitioning your dog to a new wet or canned food, so you don’t cause any digestive problems!

Many canned dog foods are suitable for all life stages, too. You can feed your puppy canned food at every meal or mix the canned food for dogs with a complete and balanced dog kibble to entice a picky eater and offer variety.

Shop our huge selection of wet dog food in Canada. With the holidays approaching, you can stock up early to skip the hustle and bustle of seasonal shopping, or grab a few limited-edition recipes with festive flavours to give your dog a special holiday meal.