Both and neither is right.ĭry food is only good for teeth if it is a large-size kibble designed to get cats chewing the food, otherwise there is actually very little chewing involved with dry food. Some argue that wet food is better for hydration and kidney health, while others recommend dry food for dental health. Which is best? Again, it depends on your cat.

How concerned are you about litter box odor?.

Do you have a preference for wet food or dry food?.

Does your cat go outdoors or are they strictly an indoor cat?.

Does your cat have any health conditions or potential health issues due to their breed or genetics?.

What life stage is your cat? Kitten, young adult, mature adult, or senior?.So how do we know which food to choose? I like to ask a few questions to narrow down our choices. This obviously implies that the better the quality, the higher the price, but I don’t necessarily agree that the most expensive food is always the best food, and it certainly might not be the best food for your cat. One of the simplest pieces of advice for choosing the best food for your cat is to select the highest quality food you can afford. Classic dry food has its advantages… There Are So Many Options – How Do I Choose? So today, I’m just going to focus on commercial, aka store-bought, cat food. This can be achieved with homemade foods, but it does require a lot more planning. The overriding benefit of feeding your cat a commercial diet over a home-prepared food is that they have undergone analysis to ensure they contain the appropriate balance of fats, protein, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals. But just like with human food, being “safe to eat” does not necessarily equate to “good for you.” Provided that you are purchasing FDA and AAFCO-compliant cat food from a reputable source, you are purchasing a product that has been tested as safe for cats.

The first thing to know is that I would rarely classify any cat food as “bad”, but some are definitely better than others.

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