Sheba Cat Food Review (Analysis and Taste Test)

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Published 2021-04-08
Wondering if Sheba is a good choice for your cat? We’ve taken a close look at Sheba and graded it according to the We’re All About Cats standard, evaluating the brand on species-appropriateness, ingredient quality, product variety, price, customer experience, and recall history. Read our written review of Sheba cat food: cats.com/reviews/sheba-cat-food
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0:00 Introduction
0:49 About Sheba
1:48 Product Variety
3:15 Sourcing and Manufacturing
4:01 Recall History
4:45 Recipe Analysis

4:57 Sheba Perfect Portions Grain-Free Tender Beef Entree Review
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6:07 Sheba Perfect Portions Bistro Salmon in Creamy Sauce Entree
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7:55 Price
8:29 Customer Experience
10:10 Overall Impressions

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All Comments (21)
  • @AllAboutCatsYT
    Hey guys! Thanks for watching this review of Sheba cat food. Has your cat tried Sheba? What do you think of the brand? Share your experiences here or discuss in the All About Cats community forum: allaboutcats.com/community
  • @Andy-tt7vc
    I have a 17 year old cat that has only eaten dry cat food. She didn't like any of the wet varieties. However, she recently stopped eating much at all, so I decided to try Sheba Cuts and Gravy under the assumption her teeth may be sensitive to the dry food. She LOVED it!!!! She scarfed it down like it was the best thing she'd ever tasted! I am thrilled to see my little girl enjoying her food again!
  • @HeronCoyote1234
    I contacted Sheba about recycling the plastic part of the package. They said they’re recyclable. Just clean them thoroughly first (as with any container that held food).
  • @battlefieldjash
    Sheba is the only wet food brand I've found that my cat can eat without puking, Holistic Naturals is the only other brand that works for him.
  • @maikendietz9340
    Both of my cats are picky about their food and of course they don’t like the same things lol 🙄 Sheba is the only brand that they both will eat and continue to get excited for. I definitely had to get used to opening the packages, at first it was annoying but I think I have it done now. I was looking for the longest time for a food that wasn’t terribly high in carbs because one of my kitties struggles with maintaining her weight so I’m so glad I found one that they both like and is also budget friendly.
  • @gossamerabba
    Thanks for this posting, my almost 18 year old cat ate the Sheba pates almost exclusively until I had to say goodbye to her recently. This wet food did not cause big swings in her blood glucose numbers like Friskies did... DIABETIC CAT ALERT ABOUT FRISKIES, folks!!
  • @rislachius
    I gave my cat one of these to try and he ate it more enthusiastically than I've seen him eat anything! thank you Mallory for your research and review so I can feel informed about the food ❤️
  • @Sammich88
    The tip of not having the twin packs splash all over the place, face the end where you peel towards the dish you're about to put the food in. The initial opened gap will spray out some of the juice which will land directly onto their dish. Then peel it 90% way out and don't worry about peeling the entire lid off the pack, 90% will be more than enough to get the food out. Most importantly, do not have wet hands when opening it, it'll just become too slippery to easily peel off.
  • @judithsmith9582
    I have a cat that was ADDICTED to kibble and would NOT eat any wet foods until Sheba. She'll eat this. He eats it and will eat all of it. I LOVE that it comes in serving size portions and have never had difficulty opening the package as I use the edge of the spoon under the tab, press down with my thumb and it pulls right off. I do not feed the paté style and have never seen any "off" coloration. I purchase from Chewys as stores are having supply issues.
  • @MsAmanda309
    I’ve tried so many wet foods and Sheba is the only one I’ve found my cat will eat. I would love to see their food offered in a 3 oz can though. Thanks for the review.
  • @HeronCoyote1234
    8:56. After slicing my thumb trying to open a package, I keep rubber kitchen gloves 🧤 near the food. With arthritis in my fingers, the gloves are a godsend
  • My senior cat is very picky about food and really likes most of the Sheba flavors. He would never finish even a smaller can of the other brands and refused to eat the leftovers, so I quit buying cans of wet food because I ended up throwing half of each can away, or the whole can if my picky senior cat didn't like the flavor. I really like the portion sizing of the current Sheba packaging because there is very little leftover when serving one side at a time. Less wasted money, very little leftover and a happier cat. The "perfect portion" claim is true, at least for my senior cat.
  • @ericapoe
    Wessie seemed to really enjoy this food.. he couldn’t wait until you opened the trays 😆. Thanks for the review.
  • @trace9657
    I use the Sheba packs as a late night snack if I am able to sleep in the next morning. They will probably get a Sheba or Iams pack tonight because it is Friday and I do not have to work tomorrow, so I know they will not have their breakfast at the customary 555am. My cats eat it pretty well, even the one with health problems and a poor appetite.
  • @lindseygoff7179
    I find the Sheba containers very difficult to open, especially for senior citizens. The lady who was watching my cats did, as well. Need to improve containers.
  • @discospiit69
    Both of my cats LOVE shiba. They fight over it quite honestly 😹
  • @splatters2000
    My cat is pretty picky and she loves all of the Sheba cuts products. A good tip to prevent splashing is to shake the cup back and forth and then give it one good shake in the direction away from the tab. That will move all the food over to the other side so it won’t splash out. The splashing is a good thing btw, it means the food is protected under vacuum to prevent oxidation. Anyway, the food is easy on her stomach and I’ve switched to mostly giving her wet food in order to protect her kidneys long term. Most cats don’t get enough liquids in their diets and end up having kidney issues down the line, so wet food is a must.
  • Thanks for fun and thoughtful videos, Mallory! We’re new guardians of two10 month old kittens! Your videos are excellent guides for us as we try to make the best decisions for our fur babies. 🐾🐾☮️💜
  • @mesozoicera87
    My cat, Ziggy, absolutely LOVES this stuff. She hardly likes other wet food, but the moment I crack those two little plastic trays apart, she gets turned into a beast. She's so happy to eat it.