If you are a cat owner, you must be familiar with the eternal wet versus dry cat food debate - which one is a better choice for your precious fur kid?
While each has its pros and cons, dry cat food is a popular choice for multiple reasons. For one thing, it allows free-feeding - which is helpful since cats do not have a particular meal-time and prefer eating the kibbles throughout the day. For another, you can leave dry cat food in the open for long. So, if you are not in the house, you do not need to worry whether your feline baby is well-fed or not. It is also energy-dense compared to canned food and has a longer shelf life after opening. Dry food is, thus, often a more economical choice.
But what do you need to check before buying your dry cat food? Keep in mind that cats have different nutrition requirements. For instance, they need four times more protein than humans. Hence before purchasing a product, make sure the protein level in the kitten dry food is 30% and in the adult dry food is 26%, which meets guideline by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO). Along with that, felines also need a meal packed with vitamins, minerals, Omega 3, and taurine. These nutrients are necessary for maintaining proper coat health, eyesight, and for the brain development of kittens, especially, helps with good eyesight, hearing, and helps with reproductive health.