Which catfood does a cat like dry or canned?

Answer 1

Here are some Best Kitten Foods:

Blue Buffalo Healthy Growth Natural Kitten Food

Wellness Complete Health Natural Grain Free Wet Kitten Food

CRAVE Grain Free High Protein Dry Kitten Food

Blue Buffalo Healthy Gourmet Natural Kitten Pate

Answer 2

Brands like Blue Buffalo, Innova/EVO, Wellness, Applaws, Orijen, Burns amongst others are some of the highest quality dry food you could feed your cat.

The healthiest dry cat foods are the ones completely free of grain, corn and other cereals and have named meat content (labelled as Chicken, Turkey, Rabbit, Lamb, Tuna, etc.) as the FIRST ingredient, or even better, the first three. Many higher quality brands use small amounts of rice or potatoes in place of the cereals, while still not wholly ideal (cats get very little, if any, nutrition from carbohydrates and cannot easily digest them), it is much better and easier on a cat's digestive system.

Cats are strict carnivores, so get all their energy from Protein and Fat which is abundant in meat. Moisture is also a very important factor as cats are designed to get their moisture from their food (a trait that has been passed down from their wild ancestors), and therefore have a low "thirst drive" and will not often seek out water on their own.

A cat fed solely on dry food can get less than half of its daily intake of moisture. A cat that is dehydrated for a period of time can contract Urinary Tract Infections, Cystitis and other problems. However, owners can combat this by feeding more wet food and purchasing a water fountain or leaving a tap on to entice the cat to drink.

Answer 3

Depending on the brand, dry food can be okay for cats. However, it is not a necessity.

Dry food is more a convenience food for us, as it is easy to put in a bowl and leave for several hours. However, dry food is certainly not a requirement for a cat's diet. A lot of dry foods contain a high amount of grains and cereals and rather low levels of actual meat in them. The cereals do not give any nutrition to the cat at all; cats have evolved to get their nutrients from meat-based protein, not plant-based protein. Many manufactures will use plants instead of meat because it is much cheaper to produce, but not necessarily good for your pet.

Some ingredients, such as Yellow Corn, Wheat Gluten and Soy products have been known to cause food Allergies in cats. These three are very common in lower quality pet foods.

Having said that, some brands such as Orijen and Felidae produce dry food that is completely free of grains and includes high quality meat.

Another problem with dry food is that it contains no moisture, so is quite dehydrating. In the wild a cat's prey is around 70% water, and this requirement is no different for our household pets. Canned or pouched food has anywhere between 60 to 80% water which easily provides a cat with more than enough water each day.

Answer 4

Follow the feeding instructions on the bag. Dry food is great for cats because it is good for their teeth as the crunch keeps them strong, and wet food is essential as well. Natural cat food is best as it will give your cat or kitten all the nutrients it needs. Something Premium like Natural Balance Ultra is complete nutrition and comes in wet and dry.

Answer 5

This largely depends on the cat and the brand of food its being fed.

Answer 6

Most cats like both. Try giving your cat a little of both to see which it seems to like more, considering different cats have different preferences.