We strongly recommend a gradual diet transition to help your cat adjust comfortably to the new recipe.
A proper dietary transition usually takes about 7 days, following the guide below:
If your cat’s current food isn’t available, you can offer another food they normally eat. If none is on hand, we recommend a similar flavor option such as the Sheba Pouch Chicken with Tuna in Gravy 70g or the Sheba Gourmet Cuisine Tuna Katsuobushi Carrot Flavor in Gravy 70g.
If your cat becomes hesitant, eats less, or refuses food at any stage, there’s no need to worry. Simply return to the previous mix that your cat was comfortable with for another 2-3 days, then slowly increase the proportion of the new Sheba® Can variant slowly again. Always ensure fresh water is available.
Cats can be sensitive to changes in smell, taste, or texture. Occasionally, this may lead to temporary vomiting, diarrhea, or food refusal. Transitioning slowly helps minimize these effects and supports your cat’s comfort and wellbeing.
If your cat still experiences tummy upset or struggles to adjust despite a gradual transition, it’s best to stop feeding the food and consult your veterinarian for further advice.
We strongly recommend that you continue to try to feed your cat with our new recipe as it is now complete and balanced. A complete and balanced meal provides cats with all the essential nutrients they need daily, including quality protein, fatty acids, amino acids e.g., taurine, vitamins and minerals to support overall health and well-being for long term health. If your cat rejects a certain variant, we recommend trying other Tuna-based variants within the Sheba can range to find the flavour your cat enjoys most.
Providing your cat with complete and balanced nutrition means their food gives them everything they need to stay healthy every day. It includes the right amounts of high‑quality protein, essential vitamins, minerals, and nutrients like taurine – an essential amino acid to support muscles, immunity, digestion, and overall wellbeing.
As Sheba® Can is formulated to meet recognized nutritional standards, such as AAFCO nutrition profile, it can be fed as a daily meal on its own, without the need for any additional foods or supplements.
Enhancements have been made to the recipe and ingredients to ensure the food delivers 100% complete and balanced nutrition for your cat, while also improving overall palatability and eating experience. Rest assured, all ingredients fully comply with quality standards and provide the essential nutrients compliance with AAFCO nutritional profile as well as Mars Petcare Essential Nutrient Specifications (MPENs).
As part of these improvements, you may notice slight variations in colour, texture, gravy appearance, or aroma compared to the previous recipe. These differences are expected and are a natural result of the nutritional enhancements and ingredient updates made to support both better nutrition and enjoyment for your cat.
Please be assured that the product remains safe, high quality, and designed to provide a delicious meal your cat can continue to enjoy every day.