Dear Doc Side Vet - I just adopted a cat and wanted to know if I Should feed her canned or dry food? My friend says dry is better for their teeth? -Kim, Canton
Dear Kim -
Actually, Kim, it has never been proven that dry dog food helps to prevent dental disease.
It’s important, whgen deciding on a diet for your pet, to consider what is most “natural” for the species. Cats are originally desert animals. They are carnivores and have diminished thirst. Therefore, they must satisfy their meat and water requirements from their food. They are not meant to eat diets with high carbohydrates. Dry diets are too high in carbohydrates and too low in water content. So, we strongly recommend canned food for your cat. However, be careful when transitioning to a canned food diet to make the change slowly and gradually. - Deborah Tierney, DVM
#517 Kathleen said:
I was told for many years that moist food for cats…..you had to watch the ash content……so all moist food is better than dry ? Thank you ……………….
09.07.10 at 7:32 pm