2007-02-15 01:01:23 · 14 answers · asked by jack j 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Both; my Stimpy starts the day with a can of FanceyFeast and I keep DeliCat dry food there ALL the time. Our vet says keep it up as she's 13 1/2 and is healthy as a 2 year-old. LUCK
2007-02-15 03:22:56 · answer #1 · answered by renhoez 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Tinned. Read RuneAmok's links - the information is eye-opening.
I feed mine mostly canned, with a just a little bit of dry, because they still insist on having food out during the day. I fed them dry alone for years, and they had dental problems anyway. Even on a high-quality dry food, they got fat and had dandruff. Adding canned food to their diet has made a huge difference in their health, their coat (less shedding, no more dandruff), their weight (they are no longer fat) - it's amazing.
They have less dental issues now than they did when I fed them only dry, so I really think the dental issue isn't as big as people make it out to be. Cats hardly chew their food at all, unless you give them huge pieces. If you're worried about their teeth, you can brush them or feed an occasional dental treat from your vet. That is recommended even for cats on a dry-only diet.
http://www.placervillevet.com/feline%20dental%20care.htm
2007-02-15 05:59:33 · answer #2 · answered by Bess2002 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats love tinned food! However, dried food is much better for their teeth, my cat has struggled with gingivitis for years and has had to have prescription food. I would say feed dry food with plenty of fresh water available, and maybe give some meat now and then as a treat x
2007-02-15 01:06:42 · answer #3 · answered by zbfinlove 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can feed them both. My cats get dry food in the mornings and a little canned food in the evening.
2007-02-15 01:11:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you have to feed a cat moist food as at least 50% of their diets. We've had Sprinkles(our cat) on a all middle-gradewet/raw diet diet with grain-free dry twice a week or so for 5 years and she's never required a vet visit. Wet food is more biologically approrpiate as it's high in moisture, high in protein and low in carbs.
2016-05-24 03:03:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should feed your cat tinned food because it protects the food from getting different diseases. While if you feed your cat dry food it can cause your cat to cause various diseases and it could even get ill and high fever.
2007-02-15 01:22:05 · answer #6 · answered by talha s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The cat is going to want the canned food, but it can cause problems. Canned food can excruciate teeth problems whereas dry food will keep the teeth much cleaner. Also, canned food will increase the chances of your cat developing an obesity problem. Offer dry kibble to your cat at all times, if you want to treat him/her, than mix some (1/4 to 1/2 of a small can) of canned food in with dry kibble at dinner time. This will help control your pets weight and keep them from developing serious tooth and gum problems.
2007-02-15 01:09:30 · answer #7 · answered by Amanda Drowry 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I use both.. They both mainly eat dry food, but in the evenings I give them a small amount of canned food..
2007-02-15 02:22:48 · answer #8 · answered by debra 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dry food is a lot cheaper and cats can do just fine on it. Wet food can help keep them from getting dehydrated, but water works for that, too!
If you're really concerned about what's best, ask your vet.
2007-02-15 01:51:04 · answer #9 · answered by rubikscube 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Canned food, without question. Toss the kibble!
2007-02-15 01:07:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋