Pate - a nutritious wet food for your pet dog.

Are you frustrated and exhausted because your pet is a picky eater, or wondering if this diet is really better than dry kibble?

We all know that the greatest love for a dog comes through its stomach. A delicious, nutritious meal not only keeps your dog healthy but also makes you happy, right?

And that's where pate and wet dog food come into their own – not just as a treat, but as a complete nutritional solution!

1. What is dog pate? Is it okay to feed dogs pate every day?

1.1. What is dog pate?

To provide top-notch care for your pet, you first need to thoroughly understand this "discipline" of nutrition.

Dog pate is a type of wet, soft, nutritious food that pet owners supplement their dogs' daily diet or use as a meal replacement.

1.2. Is it okay to feed dogs pate every day?

You can feed your dog pate every day, as long as it's a complete and balanced food product and not a supplement.

However, it's important to pay attention to nutritional principles to ensure your pet's health.

• • Weight management: Pate generally has a higher calorie content than dry food (per the same weight). Follow the feeding guidelines printed on the packaging or consult your veterinarian.

  • Oral hygiene: Soft food doesn't clean plaque from teeth as effectively as dry food. If your dog eats pate every day, you need to proactively brush their teeth regularly or provide chew toys to help clean their teeth.

  • Consult your veterinarian: If your dog has an underlying medical condition (e.g., kidney disease, obesity), your veterinarian will advise on the most suitable type of pate or diet.

The best recommendation from Pet's Warehouse experts is that you combine a diet of both:

• • Mixing pate with nuts: Mixing a small amount of pate with nuts will enhance the appeal of the meal, stimulate the taste buds, while still ensuring the tooth-cleaning benefits of nuts and maintaining nutritional balance.

  • Alternate feeding: Feed dry kibble at breakfast and a small amount of pate at dinner (or vice versa) to ensure adequate nutrient intake.

2. Classification of dog pate

2.1. Classification by age of dogs

• • Pate for puppies (2 weeks to 12 months old): Formulated to support rapid growth, brain development, and bone and joint health. Rich in protein, calories, calcium, and DHA.

  • Pate for adult dogs (1 year and older): Balanced nutrients, maintains ideal weight, supports daily energy needs.

  • Pate for senior dogs (7 years and older): Lower in calories (for weight management), easy to digest, fortified with Glucosamine/Chondroitin (for joint support).

2.2. Classification by packaging method

Packaging affects ease of use and storage:

• • Canned pâté: The most popular, available in various sizes (100g to 400g). Cans offer good preservation, typically lasting 1-2 years unopened and maintaining freshness for longer.

• • Packaged pate: Compact, convenient, suitable for a single meal, one-time serving, or for travel; easy to open and does not require refrigeration if consumed all at once.

3. The outstanding benefits of feeding dogs pate.

If you only think of pate as a delicious treat to please your pet, that's not necessarily enough.

With its high water content, easily absorbed protein, and appealing flavor, pâté offers superior nutritional and health benefits that dry food can hardly provide:

• • Providing water and moisture: Dry food contains about 10% moisture, while wet food contains 70%-85% water. This helps reduce the risk of kidney and bladder stones. Additionally, for many pets that don't like to drink water, pate is the most natural and effective way to supplement their water intake.

  • Effective digestive support: With a low-grain or grain-free formula, focusing primarily on protein, it helps the dog's digestive system function more smoothly. For dogs with sensitive digestive systems, it reduces pressure on the intestines, and for older dogs, it optimizes nutrient absorption.

• • Stimulating the appetite: Especially for picky eaters, pate is the solution. Because it's made from fresh meat and undergoes minimal heat processing, pate retains the natural and rich aroma of meat. This aroma is extremely appealing, easily winning over even the pickiest dogs.

  • Weight control: Although high in protein and seemingly high in energy, pate provides a feeling of fullness for longer, thus reducing overeating. This is also a sensible choice for pet owners who want their pets to lose weight, as pate contains fewer calories due to its water content, helping pets feel less hungry.

  • Shiny coat: Adequate intake of protein and essential fats (such as Omega-3, commonly found in quality pate) will directly improve skin health and make your dog's coat shiny and significantly reduce shedding.

4. Tips for choosing high-quality pate and wet food for dogs

4.1. How do you know which type of pate suits your dog?

Start by considering your dog's age and health conditions (allergies, digestive sensitivities).

Test a small amount of pate from reputable brands (Royal Canin, Pedigree, Monge) and monitor the reaction for a few weeks. If the dog eats well, has healthy stools, and is energetic, then that is the right type of pate for it.

4.2. Guide to choosing pate for dogs

The wet food market is very diverse, and without experience, it's easy to mistakenly choose a low-quality product.

You can follow the steps below to determine what type of pate your pet needs.

Step 1: Identify the needs

• • Age and life stage: Each stage of a dog's development has different nutritional needs (for example, puppies need more protein and fat to grow).

  • Health status: Does the dog have food allergies (requiring grain-free pate or a single protein source), obesity, or any underlying medical conditions (kidney, digestive)?

  • Intended use: To be served as a main meal daily or as a supplement, mixed with nuts?

Step 2: Choose a reputable wet food brand.

Pet stores and supermarkets offer better product quality; you should research brands to ensure your pet's nutritional needs are met.

Alternatively, consult with experts to find the right type of wet food for your dog.

Here are some popular dog pate brands on the market:

• • Royal Canin: Famous for its scientifically formulated, specialized nutritional formulas.

  • Pedigree: Popular, readily available, and a good choice for enriching everyday meals.

  • Ganador: A popular brand known for its affordable prices and consistent quality.

  • Monge and Zenith: Represent high-quality product lines, often imported.

Step 3: Carefully read the ingredients list and expiration date.

Prioritize products with clearly listed ingredients, and avoid fillers such as wheat flour and soy.

Say no to artificial colors, flavors, and unnecessary preservatives.

Always check the expiration date and the condition of the packaging (avoid tears or openings that allow bacteria to enter).

4. Choose quality dog ​​pate at Pet's Warehouse

Wet food has proven itself to be not just a tasty treat, but a powerful nutritional tool to help your pet dog be healthier and happier.

Don't compromise quality for a cheap price. Feeding your dog low-quality pate not only causes nutritional deficiencies but also poses risks of allergies to the fur and skin, as well as digestive problems.

Sen, are you ready to upgrade your boss's meals?

Discover our range of high-quality dog ​​pate products at our pet shop to make every meal a delightful culinary experience, ensuring your furry friend is always full of energy, has a shiny coat, and a strong immune system.