Wet Food Vs. Dry Food for Cats

What type of cat food to feed a pet? This is often a matter of some thought by cat owners who care about their pet's health. Each basic type of cat food has its own merits, both good and bad, that affect the lives and health of cats.

  1. Types

    • There are three types of cat food: dry, semi-moist and wet.

    Benefits

    • Dry cat food is beneficial because it is low cost, less messy, and can be left in the bowl. Wet cat food is beneficial because it has higher amounts of protein and water, and is also easier to store due to the small size of individual cans/packages.

    Considerations

    • As Free Cat Health Tips mentions in their online article "Urinary Tract Health Cat Food", pet owners should take note that dry food may cause more health issues in cats, especially related to the urinary tract and kidneys.

    Warning

    • Semi-moist food should be avoided if at all possible as it has the most negative health side effects for cats.

    Serving Size

    • According to Pet's and Kids' online article "ABC's of Cat Food", 3 ounces of dry food and 6 to 8 ounces of wet food per day are suggested serving sizes for adult cats. Pet owners should confirm their cat's food serving size with a vet.

    Expert Insight

    • If there ever is doubt about which cat food is best, pet owners can chat with a veterinarian, pet supply store, or local Humane Society to get advice on cat food.