Wet cat food: PÂTÉ prepared for your cat's true nature
Cats are built to obtain both nourishment and moisture from their prey, which is precisely why wet food plays such a distinctive role in day-to-day feeding. ESSENTIAL FOODS' PÂTÉ is composed with a high proportion of animal ingredients and a soft, succulent texture that cats are instinctively drawn to. Every PÂTÉ is prepared from human-grade ingredients and fresh produce, with no grain and no unnecessary fillers, so the meal makes genuine sense to a small carnivore's stomach.
This collection brings together three PÂTÉ varieties that follow our feline ranges. THE PANTHER PÂTÉ is based on 85% chicken, liver and turkey, while THE JAGUAR PÂTÉ and THE LITTLE LION PÂTÉ are both built around 85% chicken, liver and salmon. All three are grain-free and BOF-approved, which means the composition supports your cat's wellbeing and behaviour, not merely its fullness. The collection also includes THE LICKING MAT, a licking mat for activation and distraction suitable for dogs and cats of all ages, turning a serving of PÂTÉ into a slow, focused and calming experience.
How to use wet cat food day to day
Wet cat food can be used in several ways, and the right approach depends on your cat's habits, age and appetite. Some cats have PÂTÉ as complete meals; others receive it as a topper alongside their dry meals to increase moisture intake and make the bowl altogether more inviting. If your cat is a fussy eater, gently warming the PÂTÉ will release its aroma and make the meal considerably more enticing. If you serve PÂTÉ straight from the fridge, we recommend letting it stand briefly at room temperature first.
Any change of meals should always be made gradually over the course of a week, mixing in an increasing proportion of the new food with the familiar one. If you are unsure about quantities, how to combine it with your cat's other meals, or how best to adapt feeding for a cat with particular needs, our nutritional advisers are available by phone, chat and email to help you put together a plan tailored precisely to your cat.
Finding the right PÂTÉ for your cat
The three PÂTÉ varieties differ in flavour and profile, never in quality. THE PANTHER PÂTÉ, with chicken, liver and turkey, is ideal for the cat that prefers poultry from start to finish. THE JAGUAR PÂTÉ and THE LITTLE LION PÂTÉ pair chicken and liver with salmon, a firm favourite with many cats and a valuable source of marine fatty acids. If there is a kitten in the household, it is well worth taking a closer look at meals for kittens, so that daily nutrition keeps pace with growth while PÂTÉ features as a delicious part of the whole.
If your cat is neutered, enjoying its golden years or otherwise at a life stage with particular requirements, PÂTÉ works beautifully alongside meals matched to that specific profile. Many cat owners find the best balance by making PÂTÉ a fixed part of the day and building the rest of the feeding routine around a meal suited to age and everyday life.
Quality you can see and taste
A PÂTÉ reveals its quality very quickly. When the majority of the contents is meat and liver from carefully selected ingredients, you get a firm, consistent texture and an honest aroma of food rather than additives. ESSENTIAL FOODS is a Danish brand, and our meals are prepared in Our finest British Heritage Kitchens, where ingredients are handled with the same care as in a kitchen cooking for people. That is why we work consistently with human-grade ingredients.
BOF, Behaviour Optimizing Food, is our approach to nutrition as something that does more than simply meet requirements: it supports your cat's mood, energy and general wellbeing. A cat receiving the right nourishment shows it in its coat, its behaviour and its appetite for play. To extend the good experience, cat treats can be used for training and small moments of connection, and a well-functioning home also calls for the practical essentials, including the right cat litter for the tray.
