The Best Dry Food for Cats

Cats depend on their owners to provide them with the necessary nutrition to stay healthy and active. Choosing the proper diet for a cat can be overwhelming, but with proper research and shopping around the decision does not have to be difficult at all.

  1. Ingredients

    • A good dry cat food contains a quality protein source, grain component, vegetables and vitamins/minerals. Avoid meat by-products which can mean fur, feathers and bones of any animal added to the food.

    Benefits

    • Dry food offers minimal dental benefits (cleaning the teeth ) for cats who have problems with wet food.

    Varieties

    • Formulas are available for special needs such as urinary health, hairballs, extra fiber, dental health and other issues. If your cat has specific dietary needs, your veterinarian can recommend a specialized dry diet to improve the health of your cat.

    Misconceptions

    • Dry food and wet food are not nutritional equals, with dry food containing mostly grains and wet food containing mostly protein.

    Considerations

    • Dry food may not contain enough moisture leading to urinary tract problems or constipation. Make sure your cat drinks enough water, or feed a mixture of dry and wet food.