Mars Inc. manufactures Sheba cat food, along with more than 40 other pet food brands. Sheba products are produced in the United States, except the Meaty Tender Stick Sheba cat treats, which are produced in Thailand. Most of the ingredients for this cat food line are produced in the United States, but not all of them. Sheba and Mars do not disclose exactly where their foreign ingredients are sourced from, but the company does follow the Mars Responsible Sourcing Program when sourcing any of their ingredients from anywhere in the world.
Sheba brand cat food comes in several different flavors and a couple of different texture types, such as pâté and meat cuts. The company also sells stick treats for nourishment and entertainment. Sheba does not produce any dry food products, but their wet food options pair well with any type of dry food that you might want to include in your cat’s diet. Here is everything you need to know about the Sheba line of wet cat food.
Sheba cat food has been on the market for years and has garnered quite the following of fans. This is one of the highest quality options with a budget price on the market. Made with real meat and luscious gravy, this food delivers quality protein and irresistible flavor that most cats seem to love. Most recipes do include animal by-products, and some have artificial colors in them. But overall, each formula is a healthy option for most cats that are in good health.
The convenient packaging is a big selling point because the food never has to be separated before serving. Each container has a complete serving of food, nothing more and nothing less. There won’t be any leftovers to deal with, which can help save money on food because no forgotten cans of food will get lost in the refrigerator. However, the peel-away tops can sometimes come loose and allow air and bugs to get into the food. Special care should be taken when storing the food to make sure that heavy items don’t get placed on top of the containers.
Which Types of Pets Is Sheba Cat Food Best Suited For?
Cats of all ages, even kittens and seniors, can get all the nutrients that they need from Sheba cat food to thrive. Whether pâté, cuts, or chunks, the food is easy to chew and eat. It doesn’t include any fillers that could irritate cats with sensitive digestive systems. Because the food is made without grains, corn, and other allergens, owners don’t have to worry about any allergic reactions after a meal.
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Discussion of the Primary Ingredients (Good and Bad)
Sheba brand cat food has multiple different flavors, but each is made with real meat or fish. Some ingredients are common among most flavors, though, so focusing on them will give you an idea of what to expect from any of the flavors that you might choose for your cat.
Chicken Broth
Chicken broth isn’t a whole food that will provide your cat with the essential nutrients that they need to thrive, but it does contain vitamins and minerals, and more importantly, it is hydrating. A staff veterinarian at the San Francisco ASPCA recommends adding chicken broth to water and offering it to dehydrated cats. So, you can be sure that your cat is staying hydrated when eating any of the Sheba cat food varieties.
Real Chicken
Chicken is an excellent source of protein, and as obligate carnivores, cats require plenty of it. Chicken meat is included in most Sheba recipes, including the whitefish and tuna meal options. Some meals also include chicken liver for extra protein and flavor. Chicken liver is a great source of vital nutrients, including vitamins A and C, as well as calcium and iron.
Meat By-Products
Every Sheba cat food recipes include some meat by-products, but by-products are never listed as the first ingredient. Many experts agree that animal by-products can be a healthy part of a cat’s diet. Made up of organ meats, entrails, and sometimes even bones, animal by-products contain tons of nutrition.
However, not everyone feels that by-products are safe because there is no real way of knowing exactly what is going into them. Animal by-products are generally thought to be safe, but there is no reason to feed it to your cat if you are not comfortable doing so.
A Quick Look at Sheba Cat Food
Pros
The packaging is easy to open
All varieties include chicken broth for hydration
Includes quality ingredients like real meat
Features, pâté, chunks, and meat cuts for variety
Made without corn, wheat, and other fillers
Cons
Some foods contain the addition of artificial colors
Sheba Cat Food Recall
While MARS has announced recalls for several of its cat food brands in the past, there has never been a Sheba cat food recall. This means that the brand has a solid history of producing quality foods that aren’t compromised. However, just because they have a good track record doesn’t mean that a recall won’t be announced in the future, so it’s always a good idea to keep an eye out for recalls.
Perfect Portions pâté is infused with chicken broth to ensure that your cat gets enough hydration throughout the day, which is important for cats that don’t generally enjoy drinking water. This recipe comes in various flavors, including chicken, turkey, whitefish, and tuna. Made without soy, wheat, corn, or artificial flavors, this recipe has a flavor that your cat is sure to love, and you will have peace of mind knowing that they’re getting all the whole-food nutrition that they need to maintain a happy and healthy life.
Calorie Breakdown:
Pros
Comes in various flavors
Includes no fillers
Offers whole-food nutrition
Cons
Packages must be stored carefully to avoid puncturing the peel-away lids
Featuring small cuts of meat swimming in gravy, Sheba Perfect Portions Cuts in Gravy isn’t mushy like the pâté but, instead, is a thick, meaty stew. It’s fortified with all the crucial vitamins and minerals that cats need to maintain a healthy body weight and a strong immune system. Each twin pack has two separate portions of food, so there is no need to manually separate it or store leftovers in the fridge. Just snap the packs apart, then peel the lid off one and serve it up!
Calorie Breakdown:
Pros
Delivers a satisfying texture and flavor that cats seem to love
Small morsels can be easily chewed by kittens and seniors
Grain-free formula is suitable for cats with gluten allergies
If you have a kitten, you want to make sure you are feeding them the right food for growth and overall health. While the Sheba adult recipes are packed with nutrients, you want kitten-specific food. Sheba Perfect Portions Kitten Paté is an excellent choice because it is formulated to promote brain and digestive health and support a strong immune system. We like the chicken recipe, but this paté also comes in salmon flavor.
Calorie Breakdown:
Pros
Easy-to-digest soft paté
Complete and balanced for kittens
Promotes brain and digestive health
Cons
Some picky cats don’t like the flavor
What Others Are Saying About Sheba Cat Food
There is much talk about Sheba cat food on the internet, giving us a glimpse into what others have experienced with the brand.
Pet Food Reviews — “Sheba Foods offers impressive nutritional value.”
Amazon — We always keep an eye on customer reviews before deciding whether to try a new product like Sheba cat food. You can read the latest customer reviews right here.
Choose from delicious options such as chicken, turkey, whitefish, and tuna. Sheba is sold in variety packs so you can switch up your cat’s meal every day without even having to think about it. What Sheba cat food recipe are you most excited to let your cat try? What qualities are most important to you when shopping for a new cat food to try? We would love to hear your thoughts! Feel free to reach out in our comments section below.
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11 Responses
Hi Sheba,
I have two very picky eaters. Sheba, after two and a half years of failure, pate is the only food one of my babies will eat: The entire half. Yes, they are difficult to open. Worth the struggle for a very Happy KITTY KAT.
THANKS
I agree with Susan Neal – the packages are way to hard to open. Just cut my finger for the unteenth time. I am going to try and find some other food that she likes, these packages are awful.
Hi Shirley, thank you for your comment. While we’re not the manufacturers and therefore unable to take direct action on your feedback, we truly appreciate you taking the time to read our content and share your experience and perspective.
I've found that the easiest way for me to open, is to grasp the provided pull tab with a paper towel. That has made a great improvement and I now open the individual containers with this improved grip.
There needs to be a review on the packaging as it is extremely hard to open, and by the time you get it opened you have a mess everywhere! The pull tabs are too short. Needs a complete redo on its package!
I am not going to purchase any longer, back to pull top cans.
Hi, Susan Neal, thanks for your comment. We are not the manufacturers, so we can not take any actionable action on your feedback. We do appreciate you taking the time to read us and to share your experience and opinion.
We have been feeding our cat Sheba Cuts in gravy for years. Lately, it is obvious that they are watered down. It used to come out in a compact container shape, but now it splashes out in a wet mess. Is this generally known?
Hi Bill, thanks for reading us, manufacturers do sometimes change their formulas. Please note that we are an independent company. We suggest you reach out directly to Sheba to ask if this has been the case.
My 18 year old Siamese has been diagnosed with stage 2 kidney disease. She loves Sheba perfect portions and the chicken fillets trays in gravy but most Sheba wet cat food is high in protein which she needs to now avoid. What is your view on this please?
Thank you.
Doriana
Hi Doriana, sorry to hear about your cat. What you say is correct, protein restriction is part of the management plan for KCD in cats. If you would like to understand a bit more about the reasons for it and important dietary considerations going forward, please do not hesitate to book a 1:1 phone call with a vet at www.pangovet.com. They would be happy to guide you and answer your quotations and concerns.
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11 Responses
Hi Sheba,
I have two very picky eaters. Sheba, after two and a half years of failure, pate is the only food one of my babies will eat: The entire half. Yes, they are difficult to open. Worth the struggle for a very Happy KITTY KAT.
THANKS
I agree with Susan Neal – the packages are way to hard to open. Just cut my finger for the unteenth time. I am going to try and find some other food that she likes, these packages are awful.
Hi Shirley, thank you for your comment. While we’re not the manufacturers and therefore unable to take direct action on your feedback, we truly appreciate you taking the time to read our content and share your experience and perspective.
I've found that the easiest way for me to open, is to grasp the provided pull tab with a paper towel. That has made a great improvement and I now open the individual containers with this improved grip.
Thanks for sharing your tips, GJ Gordon. ????
There needs to be a review on the packaging as it is extremely hard to open, and by the time you get it opened you have a mess everywhere! The pull tabs are too short. Needs a complete redo on its package!
I am not going to purchase any longer, back to pull top cans.
Hi, Susan Neal, thanks for your comment. We are not the manufacturers, so we can not take any actionable action on your feedback. We do appreciate you taking the time to read us and to share your experience and opinion.
We have been feeding our cat Sheba Cuts in gravy for years. Lately, it is obvious that they are watered down. It used to come out in a compact container shape, but now it splashes out in a wet mess. Is this generally known?
Hi Bill, thanks for reading us, manufacturers do sometimes change their formulas. Please note that we are an independent company. We suggest you reach out directly to Sheba to ask if this has been the case.
My 18 year old Siamese has been diagnosed with stage 2 kidney disease. She loves Sheba perfect portions and the chicken fillets trays in gravy but most Sheba wet cat food is high in protein which she needs to now avoid. What is your view on this please?
Thank you.
Doriana
Hi Doriana, sorry to hear about your cat. What you say is correct, protein restriction is part of the management plan for KCD in cats. If you would like to understand a bit more about the reasons for it and important dietary considerations going forward, please do not hesitate to book a 1:1 phone call with a vet at www.pangovet.com. They would be happy to guide you and answer your quotations and concerns.