Felix vs Whiskas: Which Wet Cat Food Is Better? UK Guide 2026
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By the Flux Trading team · Last checked 6 October 2026 · Next review January 2027 · An independent buying guide, not veterinary advice.
Felix or Whiskas? Our quick answer
Neither is better for every cat. On our current prices Felix is cheaper per pouch, while Whiskas has the clearest age labels: kitten, 1+, 7+ and 11+. Both sell 85g pouches in jelly and gravy, so the right choice usually comes down to your cat's age, budget and what it will actually eat.
Want all three big brands compared? Read our Felix vs Sheba vs Whiskas guide.
How we compared them
We compared the manufacturers' own UK product pages with Flux Trading's current prices (checked 6 October 2026). We only compare things you can check yourself: pack wording, life-stage labels, textures, pack sizes and price per pouch. We haven't taste-tested the foods, and recipes and prices change, so always check the label.
Felix vs Whiskas at a glance
| Felix | Whiskas | |
|---|---|---|
| Textures | Jelly and gravy lines | Jelly and gravy |
| Life-stage labels | Kitten, adult, 7+ in selected ranges | Kitten (2–12 months), 1+, 7+, 11+ |
| Pouch size | 85g | 85g (50g in some lines) |
| Manufacturer wording | Original page: "100% Complete and Balanced" | 1+ page: formulated to provide all of a 1+ cat's daily needs |
| Adult pack we sell | Original Mixed Selection, 120 × 85g (£32.99) | 1+ Mixed Selection, 84 × 85g (£25.99) |
| Our price per pouch* | About £0.27 | About £0.31 |
| Kitten pack we sell | None listed at present | Junior Poultry Selection, 84 × 85g (£28.87, about £0.34) |
| Senior pack we sell | As Good As It Looks 7+, 120 × 85g (£35.99, about £0.30) | None listed at present |
*Flux Trading prices checked 6 October 2026 for the pack named. Swipe the table sideways on a phone. Check the product page for current prices.
Which is cheaper, Felix or Whiskas?
On the packs we currently sell, Felix Original (about £0.27 per pouch) is cheaper than Whiskas 1+ (about £0.31). Felix's feeding guide for an average 4kg adult cat is four 85g pouches a day, fed in at least two meals, which would cost about £1.10 a day on our price if it were the only food. Whiskas shows its feeding guide on the pack, so check it and multiply by the pouch price before comparing daily cost. Kitten and senior recipes use different guides again.
Which has better life-stage choices?
Whiskas is the easier brand to shop by age: its wet range is split into Kitten (2–12 months), Adult 1+, Senior 7+ and Senior 11+. Felix also offers kitten and 7+ senior recipes, but we found no separate 11+ range on its UK pages. If you have an older cat and want an 11+ label, Whiskas is the clearer option. Always check the exact label on the pack, because ranges change.
Which is better for a fussy cat?
There's no clear winner. Both brands focus on jelly and gravy pouches, so a cat that only likes pâté or very fine textures may refuse both. Try a small pack or a single pouch first, introduce it gradually, and see how much your cat really eats. If texture is the main problem, our three-brand comparison also covers Sheba's wider texture range.
Choose Felix if…
• You want large multipacks.
• Your cat enjoys chunks in jelly.
Choose Whiskas if…
• You're shopping for a kitten or older cat.
• You like a mid-priced, widely known brand.
Felix may not suit if…
• Your cat dislikes chunky jelly.
Whiskas may not suit if…
• Your cat needs pâté, terrine or soup.
Frequently asked questions
Is Felix better than Whiskas?
Not universally. Felix is cheaper per pouch on our current prices, while Whiskas has clearer kitten and senior labels. Choose the complete recipe that suits your cat's age and that it eats well.
Is Whiskas wet food complete?
Check the exact pack. Whiskas pages describe recipes as formulated to provide all of a cat's daily needs for its life stage, but wording differs between products. Look for the word "complete" on the pack, as Cats Protection advises, and ask your vet if you are unsure.
Does Felix have a kitten food?
Yes. Felix has kitten wet food in jelly, described by Purina as a complete meal. We don't currently list a Felix kitten pack, so see our kitten wet food guide for what to look for.
Is there a Felix or Whiskas for senior cats?
Both have senior ranges. Felix As Good As It Looks 7+ is designed for cats aged 7 and over, and Whiskas has 7+ and 11+ wet foods. Our senior cat food guide explains how to choose.
Can I mix Felix and Whiskas?
Yes, if you do it gradually. International Cat Care advises changing food slowly, offering the new food next to the old one and reducing the old gradually. Speak to your vet if your cat's eating or digestion changes.
Illustrative images in this guide, are AI-generated. Product photos show the actual packs.
Sources
Purina UK, Felix Original Mixed Selection · Felix As Good As It Looks 7+ · Felix Kitten · Whiskas UK wet cat food · Cats Protection, feeding · International Cat Care, feeding
Prices: Flux Trading store prices, checked 6 October 2026. They can change.