With that being said, I still do not know which food is the best for my kitties. The debate between wet and dry food has been going on for years. I want to make sure that my cats get only the best, but which one is really better for them?
Wet Food
Any pet owner will probably agree that their animals prefer wet food over dry any day of the week. As soon as they hear the can opening break through the lid, my kitties rush into the kitchen. They know that a delicious, fishy treat awaits. Their bowls will be empty in a matter of seconds.
I always thought that wet food was more of a junk food. But, it seems that I may be wrong in that assumption. Cats are carnivores by nature, and wet food contains more meat and less fillers than dry. It also has a lot more liquid, which prevents kitty from getting dehydrated.
Dry Food
Dry food is much more convenient for me. I can leave a bowl out all day long and trust that my cats will only eat it when they are hungry. Growing up, I heard that dry food was healthier for cats. It promotes chewing, reducing tarter build-up on the teeth. It is also usually lower in calories and crude fats, keeping kitty fit and trim.
On the other hand, dry food has a lot of grains and carbohydrates that a cat does not necessarily need in their diet. You have to search for a food, such as Blue Buffalo, that features meat as the first ingredient.
What's my take?
I still think that my cats want some variety in their food, so I feed them a mixture of both wet and dry. During the day, I free feed them with a bowl of dry kibble. Every night, I give them a dish of meaty wet food. They seem pleased with this. What do you feed your kitties?