As
a pet parent, you have to be sure you are feeding your cats the best nutrition
so they stay healthy and active. There are so many options in the market that
usually people tend to get confused between brands and the famous wet food vs
dry food dilemma. While both have their pros and cons. We will be focusing on Wet Cat food and
its nutritious side. Below you will find out why wet food is the perfect source
of nutrition & taste for your furry friend.
CATS NEED WET FOOD!
The
majority of Cat owners like to feed their feline friends’ wet food only. There
are plenty of good reasons for it.
LOW THIRST
One
of the major advantages that wet cat food has is that it contains liquid.
However, cats generally need a lot of water. They are not structured to
identify thirst so they do not drink as much as their body requires. Cats are
naturally Carnivores so, in the wild, their diet usually contains about 70
percent of moisture, which only wet cat food, can match. Dry cat foods have
only about 10 percent. So, your cat has two options, one is finishing their
water bowl every day, or having wet cat food.
OBESITY
Wet
cat food is made with more protein, which is beneficial for your cat and its
overall weight. The sole purpose is that if the food hasn’t contained protein,
then the manufacturer usually uses “fillers”, i.e. carbohydrates. Carbohydrates
mean obesity and obesity mean more health problems for your feline friend.
NATURAL INSTINCTS
The
feline family belongs to the wild. They are born carnivores. They need meaty food;
mostly dry food contains a very less amount of meat and if they do have a high
percentage of meat then they have to use more preservatives to lengthen its
shelf life. Wet food is usually 60%-70% meat and contains essential amino acids
that every cat needs to grow. It also plays a major role in eye health and in
the working of the central nervous system. Perhaps, your kitty might not behave
wildly or to be more precise do not go for hunting in the wild, it is still
important for you to provide them according to their natural instincts which is
more meat products.
Points to remember WHEN
BUYING WET CAT FOOD
Knowing
benefits is useless unless you know from which ingredient your cat will get the
most nutrition. So here are a few things to consider when you go out to buy wet
cat food.
Inside-out
Usually,
ingredients are listed in the decreasing levels of importance, so just focus on
the first 5 ingredients which generally make up to 90 percent of the food.
90
percent will contain mostly meat proteins, fats, fibre & moisture. Apart
from ingredients, you should also check the percentage of nutrients. Always
look for food that has natural preservatives. An effective natural preservative
is a salt or vitamin E.
So
next time you go shopping, always remember to look for these benefits and
ingredients.
