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That's what water is for ,naturally they drink more water.....just as we do..
People would save an eternity of time and confusion deciding on food (and medical procedures) if only they'd hit a library/Encyclopedia and brush up on Elementary Cat 101. (I remember learning about this stuff in grade school, so can't believe it's even being debated in this day and age whenever it's brought up)
Why is the protein content so high with the natural dry food? That just seems way to high.
Cats need protein derived from meat. It's the carbs which harm-kill them. As suggested, reading up on cats themselves will clear up many modern myths perpetrated by modern people only out for $$$.
Once you have the facts, it's much easier to make a sound food choice for yourself using good ol' common sense
Last edited by Pamina333; 01-10-2011 at 10:59 AM..
In the morning I give my cats a half-can each of Friskies shredded or prime filet Beef or Chicken in gravy. In the evening, I give them each a quarter-can more.
I used to get a variety of flavors but when one of them developed a regular cough, my vet suggested I stop feeding them seafood flavors or canned tuna because some cats may actually have an allergy towards seafood. It actually worked, but once in a while I'll let them lick up tuna water when I'm preparing tuna fish.
I also leave a medium sized bowl of Purina One Indoor Advantage formula for them to snack on throughout the day because I never know what time I am getting home.
I know there is speculation over which is better: dry or wet food. This is why I give both: the wet provides protein and water (and I think for cats it tastes better) while the dry keeps their teeth clean and aids digestion.
FYI, I don't leave the wet food in the can for them to eat. That was just for size estimation. I put their food in small food dishes for them to enjoy.
while the dry keeps their teeth clean and aids digestion.
Dry kibble does not keep a cat's teeth healthy... that is a myth that the Pet Food Industry has been using for a looooong time. Dry kibble actually sticks to a cat's teeth.
Since cats don't chew their food, there is no digestive "help" in dry kibble either. Next time your cat barfs up food, check it out ... it will contain non-chewed chunks.
Dry kibble does not keep a cat's teeth healthy... that is a myth that the Pet Food Industry has been using for a looooong time. Dry kibble actually sticks to a cat's teeth.
Since cats don't chew their food, there is no digestive "help" in dry kibble either. Next time your cat barfs up food, check it out ... it will contain non-chewed chunks.
All cats should have some type of fountain type of water dish. This encourages them to drink (they love running water) and stay hydrated regardless of what food you feed. Canned or Raw is best, but not as convenient for some households so at least splurge and get a fountain. It is very beneficial for them.
Why is the protein content so high with the natural dry food? That just seems way to high.
The protein content is given based on the dry content. It's misleading just to look at the protein percent on the label. You have to compare that to the dry content (100% minus moisture %).
To figure the protein for canned food: Find the % that is moisture. The rest is the dry content. If it's 80% moisture, then the dry is 20%.
If the protein is listed as 11%, the protein content is 11 percent out of 20 percent. Eleven out of 20 is 55%. (This is Friskies canned prime filets, chicken and tuna dinner.)
Dry food example: An expensive dry cat food, Blue Buffalo (Blue Buffalo - All Natural Indoor Adult Cat Food), is 10% moisture, so 90% dry. Protein is listed as 32%. That's 32 out of 90, or about 35.6%.
So the canned Friskies is 55% protein; the dry Blue is 35.6% protein.
I don't know which dry food you're thinking of, but that's how to figure it.
All cats should have some type of fountain type of water dish. This encourages them to drink (they love running water) and stay hydrated regardless of what food you feed. Canned or Raw is best, but not as convenient for some households so at least splurge and get a fountain. It is very beneficial for them.
This is an excellent idea! My cats LOVE drinking from the sink, and I get after my husband for turning the water on for them. Our water bill is high enough! This might just solve my problem.
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Those of you who feed your cat dry food...
... it will contain non-chewed chunks.
