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Compared to a premium wet food or raw food diet, no. Although, a high quality dry food which is free of grains such as Orijen, Felidae and Applaws are far better than lower-quality dry foods.
Unfortunately many, many dry cat food brands are not very good for the cat in the way of nutrition; dry foods and low-quality wet foods are often packed with carbohydrates - "filler" in the way of corns and grains, none of which cats can digest. Grain is used instead of meat because it is cheaper to produce and helps the kibble pieces hold together. So much difficultly digestible carbohydrates can cause a cat to vomit or have loose stool, or it is simply stored as fat. Some obese cats have gotten that way because of low-quality dry food.
A good quality wet food (high in Meat content and grain free such as Felidae, Blue Buffalo, Wellness, Eagle Pack etc.) is far better for a cat as far as nutrition is concerned. Cats are strict carnivores, so get all their energy from Protein and Fat which is abundant in meat. Premium wet foods contain quality meat sources and no grain. Another thing wet food has an advantage has over dry food is the moisture content.
Dry food contains no moisture, so is quite dehydrating. Cats are notoriously bad drinkers, even when they are thirsty. This is because they have evolved to get all their needed moisture from their prey (their ancestors were cats that lived in very dry and arid environments where water was hard to come by), so therefore have a low "thirst drive" and will not often seek out water on their own. This is a trait that has been passed down over the thousands of years.
Canned or pouched food has anywhere between 60 to 80% water. Seeing as in the wild a cat's prey is around 65%-75% water, wet food provides a cat with more than enough water each day.
Many dry foods and low-quality wet foods are often packed with carbohydrates - "filler" in the way of grains and cereals, none of which cats can digest or gain any nutrients from. Grain is used instead of meat because it is cheaper to produce and helps kibble pieces hold together. Cats need MEAT based protein, not PLANT based protein.
Lastly, it is a myth that dry food cleans a cat's teeth. Kibble pieces are so hard and brittle they shatter on contact, meaning the kibble breaks at the tips of the teeth which serves no cleaning action at all. This is if the cat even chews at all (most will crunch once or twice or swallow whole). This is like saying eating cookies or other hard, crunchy food keeps OUR teeth clean! To clean a cat's teeth effectively, you could brush your cat's teeth with a pet toothbrush and paste, or serve pieces of raw chicken. Chewing raw meat uses the whole tooth and massages the gums and is said to be the most effective way of keeping good dental health.
All in all, you could feed both wet and dry, but dry food only really serves as a convenience to us, and provides very little for your cat. There are some decent dry foods out there that are free of grains and have a good meat source, but even that will never compare to the nutrition of canned food.
Dry cat food can be a convenient option as it helps promote dental health by reducing plaque and tartar buildup. However, it is essential to ensure your cat stays well-hydrated since dry food contains less moisture than wet food. A balanced diet that meets your cat's nutritional needs is key, so consult with your veterinarian to determine the best food type for your cat.
yes it is cause it helps there teeth get stonger and i also seen a cat eat dog food before
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How do i get cat that has micrognathia to eat dry food?
You can get cat that has micrognathia to eat dry food from places where Cats gets less nutrition.
Will a cat be all right for two days if it has wet and dry cat food?
Wet cat food makes little difference; by the second day it will be dried out and unappealing to the cat. A cat should be fine for two to three days with dry food and clean water.
What cat eats usually?
feed a cat dry food, preferably IAMS. wet food its possibly the worst thing you can do to your cat!
What does 100 gm of dry cat food equate to in cups?
100 grams of dry cat food would be eqivelant to 5 ounces which would be 5/8 of a cup.
Who makes the cat food brand Alley Cat?
The company Alley Cat makes the brand Alley Cat cat food. This is a dry cat food which is less expensive than other brands. It has mixed online reviews.
What food does a cat eat?
Whole raw organic food such as certain kinds of fish, and poultry are better for your cat than store-bought canned, or dry food.
How do i get cat that has micrognathia to eat dry food?
You can get cat that has micrognathia to eat dry food from places where Cats gets less nutrition.
Does dry cat food go bad?
In kidney cats this is especially important, but it is true for even a healthy wet or canned cat food IS better than dry food health wise. There’s nothing wrong or dangerous with dry cat food. But wet food is more beneficial. The reasons behind this are numerous, but I’ll touch on the most prominent. First and foremost, wet food has moisture in it. Cats need lots of moisture to be cat.
What to feed stray cats?
I would say wet cat food from a can, probably chicken or fish flavour, just any kind of cat food but my cat seems to like wet food better than dry food and we got her when she was a stray and now shes freindly
Will a cat be all right for two days if it has wet and dry cat food?
Wet cat food makes little difference; by the second day it will be dried out and unappealing to the cat. A cat should be fine for two to three days with dry food and clean water.
Where does cat food come from?
people make cat food by using weat vegeatables and oil but the company such as cat food company make it dry
What cat eats usually?
feed a cat dry food, preferably IAMS. wet food its possibly the worst thing you can do to your cat!
Can a cat die from eating can cat food?
Depends when this question was posted......at one time last spring (2009) there was a recall of many cat foods due to an ingredient added from China. This recall has passed and according to vets - if your cat is an indoor only cat it should have more canned food and less dry food.
What does 100 gm of dry cat food equate to in cups?
100 grams of dry cat food would be eqivelant to 5 ounces which would be 5/8 of a cup.
Do deer eat dry or canned dog or cat food?
Yes they do! They have been seen eating the food I put out for my cats.
Who makes the cat food brand Alley Cat?
The company Alley Cat makes the brand Alley Cat cat food. This is a dry cat food which is less expensive than other brands. It has mixed online reviews.
Can cat plastic litter containers be used as food containers for their dry food?
There shouldn't be any problem. Once you've emptied the litter jug, rinse it out with water, then leave it open upside down to dry. Then you can fill it with the dry cat food.
