Feeding — the food bowl is half the treatment
The big picture called diet one leg of the three-legged stool. This article builds that leg — and first, one number to show how much weight it carries.
In a study of newly diagnosed diabetic cats differing only in diet (Bennett 2006), remission reached 68% on the low-carb diet versus 41% on the moderate-carb diet. Same insulin, same disease — one food bowl split the odds that far. In diabetes, diet is not a side dish. It is the second drug.
1. Why low-carb — the specifications of the feline machine
Cats are obligate carnivores. The body is engineered to run on protein and fat, with only minimal carbohydrate-processing equipment (no salivary amylase, sparse hepatic sugar enzymes). A healthy cat muddles through; a diabetic body on high-carb food faces a glucose wave at every meal — a wave the tired pancreas and the injected insulin must surmount each time.
Switch to low-carb and the waves become ripples: insulin requirements fall, the glucose curve flattens, and the glucotoxic fog of the remission chapter lifts more easily. The 68% versus 41% above is that mechanism, measured.
2. The target numbers — and why wet food
- Carbohydrate: at or below 12% of calories (ME basis) — the zone where the highest remission rates were reported; many push below 10%
- Protein: above 40% of calories — guards muscle, builds satiety, and feeds GLP-1, the hormone that nurtures beta cells
- Form: wet food first — three reasons. ① Wet food is structurally low-carb (kibble needs starch to hold its shape, so most dry food runs high) ② its water bulk gives more satiety per calorie (a weight-loss ally) ③ it replaces the water lost to polyuria
One piece of practical good news — prescription diabetic diets are not the only answer. Many ordinary commercial wet foods already meet the carbohydrate bar. If the prescription diet is costly or refused, "a regular wet food that passes the carb test" is a legitimate alternative — the arithmetic for choosing one is next.
3. Carbohydrate is not on the label — how to back-calculate
Example: a wet food listing protein 10.5 · fat 6 · moisture 78 · ash 2.5 · fiber 0.5 (%) → carbs ≈ 2.5%. On a dry-matter basis, 2.5 ÷ 22 ≈ 11%. For wet food, a back-calculated ~3% or less marks a low-carb candidate. If ash is unlisted, assume ~2.5% (wet) or ~6% (dry). When in doubt, ask the manufacturer — or bring a shortlist to your vet and choose together
Run this a few times and the pattern appears — most kibble sits at 25–40% carbs and fails the bar, and even among wet foods, gravy-heavy pouches spike on starch. Pâté-style wet foods usually win.
Commercial foods that already meet this target — filtered from our database
This is the calculation above, done in advance for the whole CatLab product database. It keeps the section 2 targets exactly — only products with carbohydrate at 12% of calories or less and protein at 40% of calories or more (ME, converted at 3.5 kcal/g). If you follow the view that lower is better, use Carbs under 10%; if you want a regular wet food instead of a veterinary diet, use Regular food only. Values are calculated from label numbers, so the same product can vary a little by flavour or batch.
- 1WetKitten ThriveCarbs <1%Protein 69%Ingredients AFirst ingredients · 닭가슴살(CHICKEN MEAT) 70%, 닭육수 25.32%, 해바라기유Animal protein · 99%58kcal/100g · moisture 84%
- 2WetSenior 11+ Tuna Mix Fiber Neko PouchCarbs <1%Protein 65%Ingredients AFirst ingredients · 참치, 연어, 계란Animal protein · 97%60kcal/100g · moisture 84%
- 3WetTuna with Shrimp & Squid ThriveCarbs <1%Protein 60%Ingredients AFirst ingredients · 참치(TUNA FILLET) 42%, 참치육수 45.21%, 새우(SHRIMP) 4%Animal protein · 98%72kcal/100g · moisture 85%
- 4WetGrain-Free Tuna & Chicken AvoDermCarbs <1%Protein 49%Ingredients A
- 5WetVeterinary diet · renalWx Chicken Formula Gravy Type WeruvaCarbs <1%Protein 46%Ingredients AFirst ingredients · 닭육수, 닭고기, 달걀흰자Animal protein · 100%95kcal/100g · moisture 81.7%
- 6WetVeterinary diet · renalWx Phos Focused Chicken & Tilapia Formula in Gravy WeruvaCarbs <1%Protein 45%Ingredients A
- 7WetOrijen Cat Wet Food Chunks & Shreds Duck & Liver OrijenCarbs <1%Protein 43%Ingredients A
- 8WetGrain-Free Tuna & Shrimp AvoDermCarbs <1%Protein 42%Ingredients A
- 9WetFamily Food WeruvaCarbs <1%Protein 41%Ingredients AFirst ingredients · 닭고기육수, 닭고기(뼈없는, 껍질을제거한가슴살)Animal protein · 99%84kcal/100g · moisture 83.5%
- 10WetAujou Chicken Breast & Duck Recipe Cat Food RAWZCarbs <1%Protein 82%Ingredients A
- 11WetShredded Chicken Cat Food Recipe RAWZCarbs <1%Protein 92%Ingredients AFirst ingredients · 닭고기, 닭고기 육수, 타피오카 전분Animal protein · 97%74kcal/100g · moisture 76.3%
- 12WetRabbit and Turkey 80g Terra FelisCarbs <1%Protein 45%Ingredients AFirst ingredients · 토끼 고기 32%, 칠면조 간 12%, 칠면조 근육 5%Animal protein · 82%96kcal/100g · moisture 79%
- 13WetVeterinary diet · renalWx Phos Focused Chicken Formula in a Hydrating Purée WeruvaCarbs 1%Protein 43%Ingredients A
- 14WetRaw Cat Food with Eggshell Layen EbonCarbs 1.1%Protein 41%Ingredients AFirst ingredients · 닭고기(가슴살/전일도축/무항생제/국내산), 닭고기(넓적다리살/전일도축/무항생 제/국내산), 닭고기(간/전일도축/무항생제/국내산)Animal protein · 100%121kcal/100g · moisture 76.8%
- 15WetShredded Can Chicken & Duck RAWZCarbs 1.4%Protein 76%Ingredients A
- 16WetVeterinary diet · diabetesSchesir Veterinary Solution Diabetic Chicken Mousse 80g SchesirCarbs 1.4%Protein 67%Ingredients AFirst ingredients · 닭고기 61%, 닭고기 육수 27%, 닭 간 4%Animal protein · 98%73kcal/100g · moisture 80%
- 17WetPremium Wet Food Salmon & Tuna 100g WazpetCarbs 1.6%Protein 52%Ingredients AFirst ingredients · 자숙 참치 순살, 노르웨이 연어 순살, 정제수Animal protein · 93%111kcal/100g · moisture 75%
- 18WetTurkey 80g Terra FelisCarbs 1.7%Protein 41%Ingredients AFirst ingredients · 칠면조 심장 32%, 칠면조 간 10%, 칠면조 껍질 9%Animal protein · 82%103kcal/100g · moisture 77.9%
- 19WetAujou Chicken Breast & Pumpkin Recipe Cat Food RAWZCarbs 1.8%Protein 77%Ingredients AFirst ingredients · 닭고기, 닭고기 육수, 타피오카 전분Animal protein · 95%85kcal/100g · moisture 76.8%
- 20WetComplete Chicken Breast and Chicken Liver 75g ThriveCarbs 1.9%Protein 76%Ingredients AFirst ingredients · 닭가슴살(70%), 닭고기 육수, 닭간(5%)Animal protein · 100%74kcal/100g · moisture 80%
- 21WetComplete Chicken Breast Can 75g ThriveCarbs 1.9%Protein 75%Ingredients AFirst ingredients · 닭가슴살(75%), 닭고기 육수, 해바라기유Animal protein · 100%74kcal/100g · moisture 80%
- 22WetChicken Fricassee WeruvaCarbs 1.9%Protein 51%Ingredients AFirst ingredients · 닭고기, 닭고기 육수, 해바라기씨유Animal protein · 100%86kcal/100g · moisture 81.4%
- 23WetComplete Tuna and Salmon 75g ThriveCarbs 2%Protein 73%Ingredients AFirst ingredients · 참치 필레(71%), 참치 육수, 연어(4%)Animal protein · 100%69kcal/100g · moisture 81%
- 24WetShredded Chicken & Pumpkin Cat Food Recipe RAWZCarbs 2.1%Protein 92%Ingredients AFirst ingredients · 닭고기, 닭고기 육수, 타피오카 전분Animal protein · 96%71kcal/100g · moisture 76.8%
- 25WetSymphony No.7 Chicken + Fish GranataPetCarbs 2.2%Protein 41%Ingredients AFirst ingredients · 닭고기 80%(닭가슴살, 닭고기 육수, 닭간Animal protein · 98%96kcal/100g · moisture 79.5%
- 26WetCarnivore Cravings - Tuna & Pumpkin Pouch Stella & Chewy'sCarbs 2.3%Protein 47%Ingredients A
- 27WetChao Gohan Complete Meal Can - Tuna & Chicken Breast & Whitebait 85g InabaCarbs 2.4%Protein 40%Ingredients AFirst ingredients · 닭고기(닭가슴살), 참치, 치어(시라스)Animal protein · 98%74kcal/100g · moisture 85%
- 28WetBFF PLAY Paté Tuna & Chicken Check Please! WeruvaCarbs 2.7%Protein 52%Ingredients A
- 29WetLove Connection WeruvaCarbs 3%Protein 40%Ingredients AFirst ingredients · 닭고기육수, 닭고기, 연어Animal protein · 100%95kcal/100g · moisture 80.4%
- 30Wet96% Turkey & Salmon Pate Cat Food RawzCarbs 3.1%Protein 43%Ingredients A
- 31WetChicken Breast with Cheese in Broth 70g ApplawsCarbs 3.2%Protein 89%Ingredients AFirst ingredients · 닭가슴살(70%), 닭고기 육수(24%), 치즈(5%)Animal protein · 100%55kcal/100g · moisture 82%
- 32WetCat BFF PLAY Pâté Can Tuna & Salmon Oh Snap 80g WeruvaCarbs 3.2%Protein 48%Ingredients A
- 33WetVeterinary diet · GIVeterinary Solution Gastro Intestinal Fillets Chicken SchesirCarbs 3.4%Protein 55%Ingredients AFirst ingredients · 닭고기* 72%, 닭 육수* 16%, 달걀* 3%Animal protein · 99%102kcal/100g · moisture 77%
- 34WetBlue Chicken Renne MammaCarbs 3.4%Protein 42%Ingredients AFirst ingredients · 뼈를 포함하지 않은 무항생제 닭고기(국내산), 닭염통(국내산), 닭근위(국내산)Animal protein · 99%110kcal/100g · moisture 78.4%
- 35WetSymphony No.5 Chicken GranataPetCarbs 3.5%Protein 43%Ingredients A
- 36WetCats in the Kitchen Goldilocks 85g WeruvaCarbs 3.7%Protein 66%Ingredients AFirst ingredients · 닭고기 육수, 닭고기(뼈와 껍질을 제거한 가슴살), 참치Animal protein · 100%59kcal/100g · moisture 85.1%
- 37WetVeterinary diet · diabetesVeterinary Solution for Diabetic Patients Chicken Fillet (with Chicken Liver) 80g SchesirCarbs 4.1%Protein 61%Ingredients AFirst ingredients · 닭고기 69%*, 닭고기 육수 21%*, 닭 간 4%*Animal protein · 100%86kcal/100g · moisture 78%
- 38WetPremium Wet Duck & Tuna 100g WazpetCarbs 4.8%Protein 49%Ingredients AFirst ingredients · 자숙 참치 순살, 국내산 오리고기 순살, 정제수Animal protein · 95%111kcal/100g · moisture 75%
- 39WetVeterinary diet · diabetesVeterinary Solution Diabetes Tuna and Tilapia 80g SchesirCarbs 4.9%Protein 71%Ingredients AFirst ingredients · 참치 60%*, 참치 육수 27%*, 틸라피아 6.7%*Animal protein · 100%71kcal/100g · moisture 80%
- 40WetPremium Wet Food Chicken & Tuna 100g WazpetCarbs 5%Protein 55%Ingredients AFirst ingredients · 자숙 참치 순살, 닭고기 순살, 정제수Animal protein · 93%106kcal/100g · moisture 75%
- 41WetSenior Salmon, Tuna & New Zealand Green Mussels Cat Food RAWZCarbs 5%Protein 46%Ingredients AFirst ingredients · 연어(EPA 및 DHA 공급원), 참치, 생선 육수Animal protein · 93%111kcal/100g · moisture 75%
- 42WetHFC Natural Tuna with Whitebait Almo NatureCarbs 5.1%Protein 73%Ingredients AFirst ingredients · 참치 70%, 생선 육수 24%, 뱅어(Encrasicholina heteroloba) 5%Animal protein · 95%96kcal/100g · moisture 77%
- 43Wetcomplete tuna and vegetables ThriveCarbs 5.2%Protein 47%Ingredients AFirst ingredients · 참치(TUNAFILLET) 42%, 참치육수 45.21%, 당근 4%Animal protein · 77%74kcal/100g · moisture 84%
- 44WetClassic Pouch - Name Dot Tuna 80g WeruvaCarbs 5.7%Protein 63%Ingredients A
- 45WetShredded Pouch Salmon, Aku Tuna & Tuna Oil Cat Food Recipe RAWZCarbs 5.8%Protein 47%Ingredients A
- 46WetPro Plan Cat Adult Urinary Care Chicken in Gravy Pouch PurinaCarbs 6.1%Protein 51%Ingredients AFirst ingredients · 닭고기, 양고기, 생선 가공품(정어리Animal protein · 98%85kcal/100g · moisture 80%
- 47WetMy Meows Fresh Food PohongCarbs 6.1%Protein 46%Ingredients AFirst ingredients · 닭 가슴살, 닭 육수, 가자미Animal protein · 88%116kcal/100g · moisture 74.5%
- 48WetAfter Dark Chicken With Beef in Mousse SchesirCarbs 6.1%Protein 45%Ingredients AFirst ingredients · 닭고기 61%(모래주머니 5%, 간 5%, 심장 5%)Animal protein · 99%86kcal/100g · moisture 80%
- 49WetAfter Dark Velvet Mousse Chicken & Quail Egg Cat Pouch 80g SchesirCarbs 6.1%Protein 45%Ingredients AFirst ingredients · 닭고기 61%(모래주머니 5%, 간 5%, 심장 5%)Animal protein · 99%86kcal/100g · moisture 80%
- 50WetShredded Chicken Breast & Coconut Oil Cat Food Recipe RAWZCarbs 6.2%Protein 50%Ingredients AFirst ingredients · 닭고기, 닭고기 육수, 코코넛 오일Animal protein · 88%97kcal/100g · moisture 77.4%
- 51WetCarny Chicken, Turkey & Shrimp AnimondaCarbs 6.6%Protein 43%Ingredients A
- 52WetGravy Tuna & Mackerel Cat Food RawzCarbs 6.7%Protein 82%Ingredients A
- 53WetShredded Pouch Chicken Breast & Egg Cat Food Recipe RAWZCarbs 6.8%Protein 59%Ingredients A
- 54WetLamborgini WeruvaCarbs 7.2%Protein 44%Ingredients A
- 55WetCats in the Kitchen Funk in the Trunk WeruvaCarbs 7.4%Protein 64%Ingredients AFirst ingredients · 닭고기 육수, 닭고기(뼈와 껍질을 제거한 가슴살), 참치Animal protein · 99%56kcal/100g · moisture 85.9%
- 56WetShredded Tuna & Chicken Cat Food Recipe RAWZCarbs 7.4%Protein 62%Ingredients A
- 57WetCats in the Kitchen Pouch Cat to the Future WeruvaCarbs 7.4%Protein 48%Ingredients AFirst ingredients · 닭육수, 닭고기(뼈, 껍질을 제거한 닭가슴살)Animal protein · 100%75kcal/100g · moisture 83%
- 58WetGravy Tuna & Salmon Cat Food RAWZCarbs 7.8%Protein 73%Ingredients A
- 59WetSchesir Silver Chicken Mousse Pouch SchesirCarbs 7.9%Protein 42%Ingredients AFirst ingredients · 닭고기 63%, 닭고기 육수 29%, 호박Animal protein · 98%84kcal/100g · moisture 82%
- 60WetClassic Turkey Stew CaruCarbs 7.9%Protein 41%Ingredients AFirst ingredients · 칠면조, 칠면조 뼈 육수, 타피오카 전분Animal protein · 84%97kcal/100g · moisture 78.2%
- 61WetVeterinary diet · weightVeterinary Solution Weight Control Cod Mixed Tuna Flakes 80g SchesirCarbs 8.2%Protein 66%Ingredients AFirst ingredients · 참치 61%*, 참치 육수 27%*, 명태 6.7%*Animal protein · 99%77kcal/100g · moisture 80%
- 62WetAfter Dark Chicken & Quail Egg Cat 80g SchesirCarbs 8.2%Protein 65%Ingredients AFirst ingredients · 닭고기 58%, 닭고기 육수 31%, 메추리알 6%Animal protein · 100%64kcal/100g · moisture 82%
- 63WetAujou Chicken Breast & Chicken Liver Recipe Cat Food RAWZCarbs 8.4%Protein 46%Ingredients A
- 64WetClassic Can - Tic Tac Whoa 85g WeruvaCarbs 8.5%Protein 73%Ingredients A
- 65WetGrain-Free Tuna & Crab Entrée in Gravy AvoDermCarbs 8.5%Protein 42%Ingredients A
- 66WetShredded Chicken & Chicken Liver Cat Food Recipe RAWZCarbs 8.8%Protein 48%Ingredients A
- 67WetGravy Salmon, Beef & Coconut Oil Cat Food RAWZCarbs 8.9%Protein 44%Ingredients AFirst ingredients · 연어, 생선 뼈 육수, 채소 육수Animal protein · 98%86kcal/100g · moisture 79.4%
- 68WetTuna Fillet Complete Wet Cat Food ThriveCarbs 9%Protein 69%Ingredients AFirst ingredients · 참치 살코기(75%), 참치 육수, 해바라기유Animal protein · 100%74kcal/100g · moisture 80%
- 69WetJuicy Chicken LotusCarbs 9%Protein 56%Ingredients AFirst ingredients · 닭고기, 닭고기스프, 젖산칼슘Animal protein · 99%96kcal/100g · moisture 76.6%
- 70WetAujou Aku Tuna & Salmon Recipe Cat Food RAWZCarbs 9.1%Protein 57%Ingredients A
- 71WetBFF OMG Gravy Pouch Tuna & Chicken Charm Me WeruvaCarbs 9.3%Protein 59%Ingredients AFirst ingredients · 참치 육수, 참치, 닭고기Animal protein · 99%72kcal/100g · moisture 82.2%
- 72WetSymphony No.8 Pheasant + Duck GranataPetCarbs 9.3%Protein 40%Ingredients AFirst ingredients · 닭고기, 꿩고기, 오리고기Animal protein · 98%98kcal/100g · moisture 78%
- 73WetClassic Chicken Stew 156g CaruCarbs 9.4%Protein 60%Ingredients AFirst ingredients · 닭고기, 닭뼈 육수, 타피오카 전분Animal protein · 89%83kcal/100g · moisture 78.7%
- 74WetGravy Chicken & Chicken Liver Cat Food RAWZCarbs 9.6%Protein 51%Ingredients AFirst ingredients · 닭고기, 닭고기 육수, 채소 육수Animal protein · 97%79kcal/100g · moisture 81.4%
- 75WetThe Slice is Right (Classic Paté Pouch) WeruvaCarbs 9.9%Protein 53%Ingredients A
- 76WetLEONARDO Senior chicken pure | 16 x 85 g LeonardoCarbs 10.1%Protein 41%Ingredients AFirst ingredients · 닭고기, 간, 근위Animal protein · 79%90kcal/100g · moisture 80%
- 77WetShredded Pouch Chicken Breast & Cheese Cat Food Recipe RAWZCarbs 10.8%Protein 59%Ingredients A
- 78WetShredded Tuna & Salmon Cat Food Recipe RAWZCarbs 11.6%Protein 57%Ingredients A
- 79WetCats in the Kitchen Pumpkin Jack Splash 85g WeruvaCarbs 11.7%Protein 59%Ingredients A
- 80WetCat Stew Classic Chicken+Cod KarooCarbs 11.9%Protein 68%Ingredients A
- 81WetNot yet verifiedMain Meal Pouch WhiskasCarbs <1%Protein 71%Ingredients BBy-productsFirst ingredients · 정제수, 닭고기, 참치Animal protein · 94%44kcal/100g · moisture 87%
- 82WetMousse Cake Chicken Sweet Pumpkin 80g Nine CareCarbs <1%Protein 62%Ingredients B
- 83WetMousse Cake Chicken + Tuna Nine CareCarbs <1%Protein 62%Ingredients B
- 84WetNot yet verifiedSkipjack Tuna and Tuna with Imitation Crab Meat HeukgwanCarbs <1%Protein 61%Ingredients BFirst ingredients · 어개류, 올리고당, 미네랄Animal protein · 99%80kcal/100g · moisture 82%
- 85WetVenti White Tuna SajoCarbs <1%Protein 60%Ingredients BFirst ingredients · 가다랑어(흰살), 초유단백분말, 차전자피Animal protein · 96%88kcal/100g · moisture 79%
- 86WetTuna in Gravy Hollow BlendCarbs <1%Protein 60%Ingredients BFirst ingredients · Tuna Meat, Water, Modified Tapioca StarchAnimal protein · 90%88kcal/100g · moisture 81%
- 87WetComplete Mackerel Sardine 75g ThriveCarbs <1%Protein 58%Ingredients BFirst ingredients · 고등어, 정어리, 고등어육수Animal protein · 100%77kcal/100g · moisture 84%
- 88WetVenti White Tuna & Salmon SajoCarbs <1%Protein 58%Ingredients B
- 89WetNot yet verifiedCarnivore Cravings Purrfect Pate Chicken & Tuna Cat Wet Food Can Stella & Chewy'sCarbs <1%Protein 54%Ingredients BFirst ingredients · 닭고기, 닭 육수, 닭 간Animal protein · 99%65kcal/100g · moisture 80%
- 90WetHealthy Living Tuna Mousse ChérieCarbs <1%Protein 50%Ingredients B
- 91WetKitten Chicken & Turkey Mousse Can 85g MajestyCarbs <1%Protein 43%Ingredients BBy-productsFirst ingredients · 육류 및 동물성 부산물(칠면조 4%, 닭고기 4%), 생선 및 생선 부산물Animal protein · 100%90kcal/100g · moisture 82%
- 92Wet48 latas x 85 g Majesty Kitten Mousse de Salmão em lata para gatinhos Pack Poupança! MajestyCarbs <1%Protein 43%Ingredients BBy-productsFirst ingredients · 육류 및 동물 부산물, 생선 및 생선 부산물 (연어 4%), 미네랄Animal protein · 100%90kcal/100g · moisture 82%
- 93WetNutriplan Daily Nutrition Complete Meal for Immunity & Urinary Care DongwonCarbs <1%Protein 41%Ingredients BFirst ingredients · 가다랑어, 정제수, 닭고기(가슴살)Animal protein · 98%102kcal/100g · moisture 78.8%
- 94WetVeterinary diet · renalWx Phos Focused Tilapia & Tuna Formula in a Hydrating Purée WeruvaCarbs <1%Protein 43%Ingredients BFirst ingredients · 생선 육수, 틸라피아, 참치Animal protein · 97%93kcal/100g · moisture 81.8%
- 95WetCat Classic Asian Fusion Can 85g WeruvaCarbs <1%Protein 62%Ingredients BFirst ingredients · 참치, 가공에 필요한 물, 시라스Animal protein · 98%71kcal/100g · moisture 82.8%
- 96WetNot yet verifiedKitten Turkey Terra FaelisCarbs 2.3%Protein 46%Ingredients BFirst ingredients · 닭위(20%), 닭껍질(20%), 닭간(15%)Animal protein · 79%90kcal/100g · moisture 77.2%
- 97WetCarny Chicken, Salmon 200g AnimondaCarbs 2.3%Protein 41%Ingredients BFirst ingredients · 닭고기, 육수, 연어Animal protein · 98%90kcal/100g · moisture 80%
- 98WetAdult Cat Chicken & Liver Mousse Can 85g MajestyCarbs 2.5%Protein 41%Ingredients BBy-productsFirst ingredients · 육류 및 동물성 부산물(닭고기 4%, 간 4%), 생선 및 생선 부산물Animal protein · 100%85kcal/100g · moisture 82%
- 99WetNot yet verifiedPerfect Balance Tuna 85g Cat's TasteCarbs 3.9%Protein 74%Ingredients BFirst ingredients · 참치살, 참치농축액, 해바라기유Animal protein · 100%61kcal/100g · moisture 83%
- 100WetTuna Cat Complete Wet Food Can 50g SchesirCarbs 4.1%Protein 53%Ingredients BFirst ingredients · 참치 55%, 해바라기유 2%, 쌀 1.5%Animal protein · 99%86kcal/100g · moisture 82%
- 101WetVeterinary diet · diabetesINTEGRA PROTECT Adult Diabetes with rabbit AnimondaCarbs 4.1%Protein 41%Ingredients BBy-productsFirst ingredients · 육류 및 동물성 부산물(돼지, 칠면조, 토끼 8%)Animal protein · 100%93kcal/100g · moisture 81%
- 102WetVeterinary diet · diabetesSalmon Diabetic Wet Food 100g AnimondaCarbs 4.1%Protein 41%Ingredients BBy-productsFirst ingredients · 육류 및 동물성 부산물(칠면조), 생선 및 생선성 부산물(연어 7.5%), 미네랄Animal protein · 100%94kcal/100g · moisture 81%
- 103WetCat Broth Complete Wet Food Tuna 85g SchesirCarbs 4.2%Protein 55%Ingredients BFirst ingredients · 참치 55%, 해바라기유 1.8%, 쌀 1.5%Animal protein · 99%83kcal/100g · moisture 82%
- 104WetCat Broth Complete Wet Food Can Tuna & Anchovy 85g SchesirCarbs 4.2%Protein 55%Ingredients BFirst ingredients · 참치 51%, 멸치 4 %, 해바라기유 1.8%Animal protein · 99%83kcal/100g · moisture 82%
- 105WetHealthy Living Chicken Mousse SheriCarbs 4.3%Protein 43%Ingredients B
- 106WetLa Isla Bonita WeruvaCarbs 4.5%Protein 70%Ingredients BFirst ingredients · Purified water (fish broth), Mackerel, TunaAnimal protein · 98%70kcal/100g · moisture 79.1%
- 107WetSalmon in Cooking Water SchesirCarbs 4.5%Protein 49%Ingredients BFirst ingredients · 연어55%, 쌀1.5%, 정제해바라기유2%Animal protein · 89%78kcal/100g · moisture 84%
- 108WetVeterinary diet · diabetesIntegra Protect Diabetes Chicken Liver 100g AnimondaCarbs 4.5%Protein 45%Ingredients BBy-productsFirst ingredients · 육류 및 동물성 부산물(소고기, 닭간 14%, 돼지고기Animal protein · 98%85kcal/100g · moisture 81%
- 109WetPremium Wet Tuna 100g WazpetCarbs 5.2%Protein 61%Ingredients BFirst ingredients · 자숙 참치 순살, 정제수, 참치엑기스Animal protein · 96%101kcal/100g · moisture 75%
- 110WetVenti White Tuna & Chicken Breast SajoCarbs 5.5%Protein 60%Ingredients BFirst ingredients · 가다랑어(흰살), 닭가슴살, 초유단백분말Animal protein · 99%82kcal/100g · moisture 79%
- 111WetQuail Chicken Pocket Jungle KitchenCarbs 5.7%Protein 52%Ingredients BFirst ingredients · 메추리, 닭고기, 노른자Animal protein · 98%101kcal/100g · moisture 76.5%
- 112WetNot yet verifiedSuper Premium Chicken PercicatCarbs 6%Protein 55%Ingredients BFirst ingredients · 치킨, 정제수, 타피오카전분Animal protein · 99%70kcal/100g · moisture 85%
- 113WetNot yet verifiedVIF Beef Pouch Cat Treat Tuna, 75g VIFCarbs 6.3%Protein 65%Ingredients BFirst ingredients · 참치Animal protein · 100%48kcal/100g · moisture 89%
- 114WetCarny Chicken, Turkey + Rabbit AnimondaCarbs 6.7%Protein 44%Ingredients B
- 115WetMonoprotein Cat Flakes Turkey with Carrots MongeCarbs 6.8%Protein 47%Ingredients BFirst ingredients · 칠면조 65%, 당근 4.2%, 식물성 유지(정제 해바라기유)Animal protein · 100%93kcal/100g · moisture 80.5%
- 116WetRabbit Pocket Jungle KitchenCarbs 7.1%Protein 55%Ingredients BFirst ingredients · 토끼고기, 유정란 노른자, 차전자피Animal protein · 96%89kcal/100g · moisture 79%
- 117WetPillo Cat Chicken & Mackerel 90g JokongCarbs 7.3%Protein 46%Ingredients B
- 118WetWet Can Cat Chicken and Mackerel 85g Ziwi PeakCarbs 7.5%Protein 44%Ingredients BFirst ingredients · 닭고기, 가공에 충분한 물, 고등어Animal protein · 97%108kcal/100g · moisture 74.6%
- 119Wet98% Chicken with Salmon Wellness CORECarbs 7.8%Protein 41%Ingredients BFirst ingredients · 닭고기 88.8%[60%(심장, 살코기, 간Animal protein · 93%89kcal/100g · moisture 79%
- 120WetTuna Chicken With Rice Cooking Water SchesirCarbs 7.9%Protein 74%Ingredients BFirst ingredients · 치킨 필레 28%, 참치 28%, 백미 1.5%Animal protein · 99%67kcal/100g · moisture 82%
- 121WetVeterinary diet · urinarySupreme Senior Cat Tuna Flakes with Brown Rice and Matcha Green Tea MongeCarbs 7.9%Protein 64%Ingredients BFirst ingredients · 가다랑어(Katsuwonus pelamis) 50%, 현미 4%, 말차 녹차 4%Animal protein · 95%85kcal/100g · moisture 80%
- 122WetVeterinary diet · GIIntegra Cat Intestinal Turkey 100g AnimondaCarbs 8%Protein 44%Ingredients BFirst ingredients · 칠면조, 쌀, 미네랄Animal protein · 88%88kcal/100g · moisture 80%
- 123WetFancy Feast Chunky Chicken PurinaCarbs 8.4%Protein 46%Ingredients B
- 124WetGravy Whole Sardines & Pumpkin Cat Food RAWZCarbs 8.7%Protein 47%Ingredients B
- 125WetMonoprotein Cat Flakes Only Chicken MongeCarbs 9%Protein 47%Ingredients B
- 126WetBlack Label Chicken and Tuna Mousse 80g SheriCarbs 9.5%Protein 41%Ingredients B
- 127WetCat Single Protein Tuna Can 100g Forza10Carbs 9.5%Protein 40%Ingredients BFirst ingredients · 참치, 탄산칼슘, 치커리추출물(이눌린)Animal protein · 97%96kcal/100g · moisture 80%
- 128WetZiwi Peak Cat Canned Mackerel ZiwiPeakCarbs 9.8%Protein 49%Ingredients BFirst ingredients · 고등어, 정제수, 이집트콩Animal protein · 78%108kcal/100g · moisture 76%
- 129WetChicken in Sauce WowfoodCarbs 9.9%Protein 52%Ingredients BFirst ingredients · 육수 59%, 닭 35%(닭고기, 닭 모래주머니Animal protein · 99%74kcal/100g · moisture 82%
- 130WetComplete Nutrition Tuna Broth SchesirCarbs 10%Protein 60%Ingredients BFirst ingredients · 참치 55%, 정제 해바라기유 2%, 쌀 1.5%Animal protein · 99%70kcal/100g · moisture 82%
- 131WetSophie Cat Tasty Tuna 90g JokongCarbs 10.2%Protein 44%Ingredients BFirst ingredients · 참치, 정제수, 해바라기유Animal protein · 98%137kcal/100g · moisture 70.2%
- 132WetNot yet verifiedBlack Label Chicken & Carrot Mousse SheriCarbs 10.8%Protein 41%Ingredients B
- 133WetLoveat CBD White Tuna & Salmon SajoCarbs 10.9%Protein 77%Ingredients BFirst ingredients · 가다랑어 흰살, 정제수, 연어Animal protein · 96%72kcal/100g · moisture 78%
- 134WetBeef in Sauce WowfoodCarbs 10.9%Protein 46%Ingredients BFirst ingredients · 육수 58%, 소 35%(소 심장, 소고기)Animal protein · 100%87kcal/100g · moisture 80%
- 135WetMackerel Pâté BritzenCarbs 11.1%Protein 41%Ingredients BFirst ingredients · 고등어, 생선육수, 뉴질랜드 녹색홍합Animal protein · 90%95kcal/100g · moisture 78%
- 136WetNot yet verifiedGold Yaizu Cat Food Can, Tuna & Chicken Breast in Scallop Broth, 70g AixiaCarbs 11.5%Protein 71%Ingredients BFirst ingredients · 참치, 닭고기Animal protein · 100%46kcal/100g · moisture 87.7%
- 137WetGravy Essence Pure Tide (Tuna White Meat) FelizCarbs 11.5%Protein 67%Ingredients B
- 138WetFancy Feast Medleys Florentine Chicken PurinaCarbs 11.8%Protein 43%Ingredients BBy-products
- 139WetNot yet verifiedGoyami GoyamiCarbs <1%Protein 70%Ingredients CFirst ingredients · 닭고기, 달걀노른자, 맥주효모Animal protein · 68%93kcal/100g · moisture 76.9%
- 140WetNot yet verifiedPremium Excellence Chicken Breast & Turkey Can 70g Princess CatCarbs <1%Protein 64%Ingredients CFirst ingredients · 닭고기 40%, 칠면조 3%, 쌀 1%Animal protein · 45%60kcal/100g · moisture 85.9%
- 141WetMoistrue Senior Tuna & Chicken 80g DongwonCarbs <1%Protein 45%Ingredients CPlant protein near the top
- 142WetFancy Feast Petit Delights Salmon 50g PurinaCarbs 1.9%Protein 47%Ingredients CPlant protein near the top
- 143WetFancy Feast Petit Delights Pouch Tuna PurinaCarbs 1.9%Protein 47%Ingredients CPlant protein near the top
- 144WetFELIX® Doubly Delicious Meaty Selection Wet Cat Food PurinaCarbs 6.8%Protein 54%Ingredients CBy-productsFirst ingredients · 육류 및 동물성 부산물*(14%, 그중 소고기 2%, 가금류 2%)Animal protein · 51%75kcal/100g · moisture 82%
- 145WetFantastic Duo Meat Gelatin Pouch 85g FelixCarbs 7.6%Protein 60%Ingredients CBy-products · Plant protein near the topFirst ingredients · 육류 및 동물 부산물, 식물성 단백질 추출물, 생선 및 생선 부산물Animal protein · 51%67kcal/100g · moisture 82%
- 146WetNot yet verifiedFancy Feast Medleys Primavera Salmon 85g PurinaCarbs 8.9%Protein 44%Ingredients CPlant protein near the topFirst ingredients · 연어육수, 연어, 밀글루텐Animal protein · 48%79kcal/100g · moisture 82%
- 147WetNot yet verified팬시피스트 메들리 투스카니 참치 85g PurinaCarbs 9.2%Protein 46%Ingredients CPlant protein near the topFirst ingredients · 참치육수, 참치, 밀글루텐Animal protein · 54%76kcal/100g · moisture 82%
- 148WetGourmet Mon Petit Chicken 50g PurinaCarbs 9.8%Protein 58%Ingredients CBy-products · Plant protein near the topFirst ingredients · 육류 및 동물 부산물(18%, 그중 닭고기 5%), 식물성 단백질 추출물Animal protein · 49%73kcal/100g · moisture 81.5%
- 149WetGourmet Mon Petit Turkey & Trout 50g PurinaCarbs 9.9%Protein 58%Ingredients CBy-products · Plant protein near the topFirst ingredients · 육류 및 동물 부산물(12%, 그중 칠면조 4%), 식물성 단백질 추출물Animal protein · 49%72kcal/100g · moisture 81.5%
- 150WetGourmet Mon Petit Chicken and Salmon 50g PurinaCarbs 9.9%Protein 58%Ingredients CBy-products · Plant protein near the topFirst ingredients · 육류 및 동물성 부산물(16%, 그중 닭고기 4%), 식물성 단백질 추출물Animal protein · 49%72kcal/100g · moisture 81.5%
- 151WetCat Canned Venison ZiwiPeakCarbs 10.2%Protein 44%Ingredients C
- 152WetGourmet Mon Petit Sauce Tuna 50g PurinaCarbs 10.5%Protein 59%Ingredients CBy-products · Plant protein near the topFirst ingredients · 육류 및 동물성 부산물, 식물성 단백질 추출물, 생선 및 생선 부산물(참치 4%)Animal protein · 49%72kcal/100g · moisture 81.5%
- 153WetGourmet Mon Petit Sardine in Sauce 50g PurinaCarbs 10.5%Protein 59%Ingredients CBy-products · Plant protein near the topFirst ingredients · 육류 및 동물성 부산물, 식물성 단백질 추출물, 생선 및 생선 부산물(정어리 4%)Animal protein · 49%72kcal/100g · moisture 81.5%
- 154WetGourmet Mon Petit Lamb 50g PurinaCarbs 10.5%Protein 59%Ingredients CBy-productsFirst ingredients · 육류 및 동물 부산물(18%, 그중 가금류 4%, 양고기 4%)Animal protein · 49%72kcal/100g · moisture 81.5%
- 155WetGourmet Mon Petit Duck 50g PurinaCarbs 10.5%Protein 59%Ingredients CBy-products · Plant protein near the topFirst ingredients · 육류 및 동물 부산물(15%, 그중 오리고기 4%), 식물성 단백질 추출물Animal protein · 49%72kcal/100g · moisture 81.5%
- 156WetGourmet Mon Petit Duck PurinaCarbs 10.5%Protein 59%Ingredients CBy-products · Plant protein near the topFirst ingredients · 육류 및 동물 부산물(18%, 그중 칠면조 4%), 식물성 단백질 추출물Animal protein · 49%72kcal/100g · moisture 81.5%
- 157WetGourmet Mon Petit Cod in Sauce 50g PurinaCarbs 10.5%Protein 58%Ingredients CBy-products · Plant protein near the topFirst ingredients · 육류 및 동물성 부산물, 식물성 단백질 추출물, 생선 및 생선 부산물(대구 4%)Animal protein · 49%72kcal/100g · moisture 81.5%
- 158WetHairball Pouch Royal CaninCarbs 11.2%Protein 40%Ingredients C
- 159WetNot yet verifiedPink Horse Renne MammaCarbs 1.3%Protein 54%Ingredients ?First ingredients · Not availableAnimal protein · Not available105kcal/100g · moisture 78.1%
- 160WetPink Duck Renne MammaCarbs 1.3%Protein 49%Ingredients ?First ingredients · Not availableAnimal protein · Not available106kcal/100g · moisture 77.4%
- 161WetNot yet verifiedPink Rabbit Renne MammaCarbs 1.5%Protein 46%Ingredients ?First ingredients · Not availableAnimal protein · Not available110kcal/100g · moisture 78.5%
- 162WetRaw Boned Chicken Layen EbonCarbs 2.4%Protein 40%Ingredients ?First ingredients · Not availableAnimal protein · Not available119kcal/100g · moisture 76.7%
- 163WetVeterinary diet · GISchesir Gastrointestinal Chicken Mousse Type SchesirCarbs 3.4%Protein 55%Ingredients ?First ingredients · Not availableAnimal protein · Not available102kcal/100g · moisture 77%
- 164WetVeterinary diet · GISchesir Gastrointestinal - Tuna Whitefish (Flake Type) SchesirCarbs 3.6%Protein 57%Ingredients ?First ingredients · Not availableAnimal protein · Not available98kcal/100g · moisture 78%
- 165WetAlmo Nature HFC Natural Chicken with Pumpkin Almo NatureCarbs 5.3%Protein 71%Ingredients ?First ingredients · Not availableAnimal protein · Not available79kcal/100g · moisture 81%
- 166WetPress Your Lunch WeruvaCarbs 5.6%Protein 44%Ingredients ?First ingredients · Not availableAnimal protein · Not available66kcal/100g · moisture 85.7%
- 167WetSchesir Silver Salmon and Chicken Mousse 80g Pouch SchesirCarbs 6.6%Protein 42%Ingredients ?First ingredients · Not availableAnimal protein · Not available80kcal/100g · moisture 83%
- 168WetSchesir After Dark Chicken Pate SchesirCarbs 8.9%Protein 49%Ingredients ?First ingredients · Not availableAnimal protein · Not available79kcal/100g · moisture 82%
- 169WetSchesir Chicken and Beef in After Dark Pate Can SchesirCarbs 8.9%Protein 49%Ingredients ?First ingredients · Not availableAnimal protein · Not available79kcal/100g · moisture 82%
- 170WetAfter Dark Whole Food Broth Chicken Cat Wet Can 80gCarbs 9.5%Protein 57%Ingredients ?First ingredients · Not availableAnimal protein · Not available74kcal/100g · moisture 82%
- 171WetSchesir After Dark Chicken and Duck in Broth Can SchesirCarbs 9.5%Protein 57%Ingredients ?First ingredients · Not availableAnimal protein · Not available74kcal/100g · moisture 82%
- 172WetFancy Feast Gravy Lovers Salmon PurinaCarbs 11.4%Protein 41%Ingredients ?First ingredients · Not availableAnimal protein · Not available77kcal/100g · moisture 82%
- 173DryCat Chicken Mini Nibs Vital EssentialsCarbs 2.6%Protein 44%Ingredients AFirst ingredients · 닭고기, 닭 심장, 닭 간Animal protein · 99%411kcal/100g · moisture 8%
- 174DryPremium Plus Chicken Complete Dry Cat Food ThriveCarbs 8.1%Protein 46%Ingredients AFirst ingredients · 건조 닭고기(64.5%), 생닭고기(16.5%), 닭기름(6%)Animal protein · 99%409kcal/100g · moisture 7%
- 175DryChicken with egg 255g ChezzieCarbs 10.9%Protein 43%Ingredients AFirst ingredients · 신선한 닭고기 34%, 탈수 닭고기 단백질, 건조 닭고기Animal protein · 97%367kcal/100g · moisture 10%
- 176DryNot yet verifiedChicken Mini Nibs Vital EssentialsCarbs 2.6%Protein 44%Ingredients BFirst ingredients · 방목하여 키운 닭고기(갈은 뼈 포함 48.87%), 방목하여 키운 닭 심장(25%), 방목하여 키운 닭 간(25%)Animal protein · 99%411kcal/100g · moisture 8%
- 177DryNot yet verifiedChicken Cat Mini Patties Vital EssentialsCarbs 2.6%Protein 44%Ingredients BFirst ingredients · 방목으로 키우고 인도적으로 도축한 신선한 닭고기(갈은 뼈 포함48.87%), 방목하여 키운 닭 심장(25%), 방목하여 키운 닭 간(25%)Animal protein · 99%411kcal/100g · moisture 8%
- 178DryRaw & Fit Ocean Fish Recipe Freeze-Dried Cat Food Jungle KitchenCarbs 8.3%Protein 55%Ingredients BFirst ingredients · 신선한 대구(저온스팀), 도미(건에), 가자미(건어)Animal protein · 71%415kcal/100g · moisture 1.5%
- 179DryNot yet verifiedSquare Meal Chicken Ururung StudioCarbs 9%Protein 68%Ingredients BFirst ingredients · 닭고기, 닭고기 육수, 닭고기 간Animal protein · 95%113kcal/100g · moisture 70%
- 180DryRAW & FIT Chicken Recipe Jungle KitchenCarbs 3.4%Protein 53%Ingredients CFirst ingredients · HACCP 무항생제 신선한 닭고기(국내산), 닭 간(국내산), 닭 염통(국내산)Animal protein · 68%437kcal/100g · moisture 1%
Carbs · Protein share of calories (ME, 3.5 kcal/g) · target carbs 12% or less, protein 40% or more (section 2) · Ingredients A/B/C use the same rule as our renal food list · Not yet verified means our team has not finished checking the entry. Carbohydrate is calculated from the label as in section 3.
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4. Weight — the third drug, with a brake attached
- Speed limit: 1–2% of body weight per week — for a 6 kg cat, 60–120 g a week. Faster is not better; it is dangerous
- Never starve a cat — rapid deprivation triggers hepatic lipidosis (fatty liver), a separate emergency of its own. Weight loss is not "feeding less" but "feeding calculated calories, low-carb"
- Target weight and daily calories: calculated with your vet — and weigh weekly into the app to verify the pace. Note the reverse case: the thin diabetic cat is a candidate for weight gain — rebuilding pre-diagnosis muscle is also treatment
5. The craft of the switch — this article's most important warning
- Pace — mixed into the old food over 1–2 weeks; abrupt swaps invite refusal and stomach upset
- Retreat if refused — the series-wide principle: a second-best food eaten beats a perfect food starved over. Warm it, hand-feed, rotate low-carb candidates — and if intake stays below half for two days, call (the fatty-liver deadline)
- Meal timing — the base pattern is scheduled meals paired with the twice-daily injections; once stable on low-carb, your vet may open room for smaller, more frequent meals
6. Treats and kitchen rules
- Passing treats — single-ingredient freeze-dried meats, plain cooked chicken; check squeeze-treat labels (sugar and starch additives exist). Treats within 10% of daily calories
- Failing treats — gravy pouches (starch), human carbs (bread, sweet potato), "dental" biscuits
- Multi-cat homes — the diabetic's food and a housemate's kibble mixing wrecks the maths. Establish separated feeding now (microchip feeders, staggered times, separate rooms)
- The emergency exception — honey and syrup are banned in daily life but are the lifesaving tool of a hypoglycemic emergency (chapter 01). Keep them locked away in peacetime, used without hesitation in war
7. Special cases — the table when diseases overlap
- With CKD — this series' familiar crossroads. Renal diets are usually higher in carbs (starch fills the space lowered protein leaves), colliding head-on with the diabetic bar. The principle is individual design — broadly, advanced kidney disease weights phosphorus first; early CKD with uncontrolled diabetes weights carbs first — a balance your vet strikes. Never self-select; use the CKD diet article as joint discussion material
- On the oral drug (SGLT2) — low-carb's benefit is identical: less sugar coming in while the drug pours sugar out. This chapter applies unchanged
- With pancreatitis — fat content may need adjusting, narrowing the product choice within low-carb. With your vet
8. What to ask your vet
- "When we start the diet switch, how much do we pre-emptively reduce the insulin dose?"
- "Here are my candidate foods with the back-calculations — do they pass the carb bar?"
- "Please calculate the target weight and daily calories — and what weekly loss rate is safe for this cat?"
- "(With CKD) is this cat phosphorus-first or carbs-first?"
- "Is a regular low-carb wet food acceptable here instead of the prescription diet?"
9. Related
- Remission — the stage on which this table produced its 68%
- Measuring glucose at home — the seatbelt of the transition
- The big picture of treatment — this leg's place in the stool
- The Diabetes Bible — contents — chapter 06, insulin in practice, is next