With the current busy lifestyle that we are leading
in modern days, few cat owners can be blamed for feeding their cat
commercial food. When it comes to selecting commercial food, busy cat
owners are often troubled by how to choose and select the most nutrient
and balance commercial diet.
There are two main type of
commercial cat food to choose from, namely canned and dry cat food and
each has his pros and cons to how they can benefit your cats and
yourself.
Commercial canned cat food would contain more animal
protein and less grains than dry food. This is good for your cats
because they need a lot of protein in their diet. Canned food also
contains a greater percentage of water content and cats need plenty of
water in their body to maintain a healthy kidney and urinary tract.
If
you look carefully at the content of most canned food, it is not
difficult to see that they often contain lesser grain products and
carbohydrate fillers than dry food that are more difficult for cats to
digest since cats are natural true carnivores. Take note that
carbohydrate is not an important element of a cat diet and you will
actually find more of them in dry food.
There are many in the
market who believes that the ultra high heat processing of the cat dry
food during manufacturing destroys the necessary nutrients that the
canned food would be able to provide. It is also believed that cats are
more likely to get fat on dry food (with its carbohydrates, grain,
fillers and coatings to make it smell and taste more appealing) rather
than canned food even though it has higher calories.
On the other
hand, feeding dry food is often cheaper, faster, and odorless in the
house and not much of a hassle. Busy cat owners can leave the food out
for longer period while he is at work. It is definitely a much more
convenience choice.
Feeding a wet diet would be more beneficial
to your cat in terms of nutrient values; nevertheless it is also more
expensive. Many experts agree that in the end, a diet mixed with wet
and dry can be use to cover a balance diet. The important thing to
remember though is that you must always give your cat free access to
fresh, clean water 24 hours a day.
If you are unsure of choosing
the best commercial, it might be advisable to seek your veterinary
advice, as your cat life long health is at stake. You ought to give him
the best start you can.
