Dry or wet food
(Croquettes or preserves)
When cat owners wonder what type of food to give their felines, they often wonder what is the best diet between wet or dry food, kibble or canned food.
The best cat food should not only provide the best all-around nutrition, but also be easy for you and your family members to manage. Of course, this cat food, regardless of the type, wet or dry, must appeal to your cat.
Ideally, the chosen diet should also make it possible to control or even prevent possible health problems such as problems related to obesity, coat problems or digestion.
Wet food is a great way to meet some of these needs, while dry food is great for similar or different issues.
Here are some easy to understand examples: Wet food helps to increase your cat's water intake, which is ideal for rehydration or for certain urinary problems. As for dry food, it helps maintain good dental health by rubbing the kibble on the teeth and also by adding active ingredients. The flavors of wet food are more likely to be palatable to cats that have lost their appetite, while dry food has a big advantage over wet food as it will keep in the bowl all day while the Canned food will only keep for 60 minutes or less.
As you have now understood that there are pros and cons for each type of food, it is worth considering giving your cat a mixture of the two, but not in the same bowl unless the portion is eaten in the same bowl. next hour. This way of feeding your cat is called mixed feeding.
It is sometimes difficult for cats to change food or to be offered a new food, or even a new texture or flavor of food. Cats are animals that love routine, so it is essential to get cats used to eating dry and wet food while they are kittens.
Wet food also has the advantage of giving off richer aromas and making it more palatable and attractive than dry food. This characteristic is important for cats, since they depend much more on their sense of smell than on their taste. A cat's sense of smell is normally much stronger than that of an average human, while a human's tongue has about twenty times more taste buds than a cat's.
A mixed diet respects the natural feeding behavior of the cat. Cats prefer to eat several small meals throughout the day. Offer them a mix of wet and dry food in separate bowls throughout the day to provide variety for your cat.
The best cat food should not only provide the best all-around nutrition, but also be easy for you and your family members to manage. Of course, this cat food, regardless of the type, wet or dry, must appeal to your cat.
Ideally, the chosen diet should also make it possible to control or even prevent possible health problems such as problems related to obesity, coat problems or digestion.
Wet food is a great way to meet some of these needs, while dry food is great for similar or different issues.
Here are some easy to understand examples: Wet food helps to increase your cat's water intake, which is ideal for rehydration or for certain urinary problems. As for dry food, it helps maintain good dental health by rubbing the kibble on the teeth and also by adding active ingredients. The flavors of wet food are more likely to be palatable to cats that have lost their appetite, while dry food has a big advantage over wet food as it will keep in the bowl all day while the Canned food will only keep for 60 minutes or less.
As you have now understood that there are pros and cons for each type of food, it is worth considering giving your cat a mixture of the two, but not in the same bowl unless the portion is eaten in the same bowl. next hour. This way of feeding your cat is called mixed feeding.
It is sometimes difficult for cats to change food or to be offered a new food, or even a new texture or flavor of food. Cats are animals that love routine, so it is essential to get cats used to eating dry and wet food while they are kittens.
Benefits of dry cat food
One of the main advantages of dry food is that it is easy to store and serve. She can stay in a bowl all day without spoiling. This allows your cat to snack often, ideally a little at a time, which is great for fostering good eating habits. The kibbles offer a considerable advantage if you leave the house for a period of more than 24 hours. You can double the daily ration so that your cat can eat during your weekend getaways.
Another benefit of dry food is that it also helps improve dental health thanks to the slightly abrasive surface of the kibble which helps to control the level of tartar on your cat's teeth, but also some manufacturers will add active ingredients that will help your pet's oral health.
Benefits of Wet Cat Food
Many cats, if not the vast majority, do not get enough hydration from drinking from a water bowl, it is not in the nature of felines to drink enough (a water fountain is a must) . One of the main benefits of wet cat food is that it provides your cat with extra water which helps keep them well hydrated and reduces the risk of health problems, especially with the kidneys or urinary tract.Wet food also has the advantage of giving off richer aromas and making it more palatable and attractive than dry food. This characteristic is important for cats, since they depend much more on their sense of smell than on their taste. A cat's sense of smell is normally much stronger than that of an average human, while a human's tongue has about twenty times more taste buds than a cat's.
Benefits of a mixed diet
Cats like to have a little variety in their diet. This doesn't mean they have to eat something different at every meal or completely change their diet every month, far from it. However, a diet of dry food and wet food has been shown to reduce problems with picky eaters. We also observe different preferences from one cat to another with regard to textures. By feeding them a mixed diet, they will get a combination of textures that will allow them to find the one they like.A mixed diet respects the natural feeding behavior of the cat. Cats prefer to eat several small meals throughout the day. Offer them a mix of wet and dry food in separate bowls throughout the day to provide variety for your cat.
Help your cat switch to a mixed diet
Initially if your cat is still in the kitten stage, know that this is the best time to start.
Mixed feeding can be given alternately (sometimes a meal of wet food and other times a bowl of kibble) or in combination. The method of mixing depends on your cat's preference. The transition to a mixed diet should be done gradually, over at least a week, to avoid stomach aches or intestinal problems. Know that you can try several types of wet food, in pâté, in sauce, with pieces in broth... There are as many flavors and ingredients as your imagination can imagine. Now let yourself be carried away by the tasting game!
Mixed feeding can be given alternately (sometimes a meal of wet food and other times a bowl of kibble) or in combination. The method of mixing depends on your cat's preference. The transition to a mixed diet should be done gradually, over at least a week, to avoid stomach aches or intestinal problems. Know that you can try several types of wet food, in pâté, in sauce, with pieces in broth... There are as many flavors and ingredients as your imagination can imagine. Now let yourself be carried away by the tasting game!
