Reasons for Giving Your Pet Dry Cat Food

1. Article 2: Catsmart.com.sg Reasons for Giving Your Pet Dry Cat Food Choosing the right pet food for your cat is the first hurdle you will encounter as a pet owner. The biggest decision will be whether you should settle for commercial cat food or make your pet's meals at home. If you do choose to feed your pet commercial food, the next decision that you will have to make is deciding whether to go for dry or wet cat food or a combination of the two. There are several reasons why dry food is one of the best options for your cat. Nutrition is the first reason because dry food is nutritionally balanced making it one of the ideal choices for pets. Unlike canned pet food or other brands which use a lot of chemical preservatives, dry pet food is often naturally preserved and this ensures that its nutritional content is also preserved. Choosing the right food is very important. Not all canned foods have the nutrients needed to keep your kitty healthy. Check the label for the main ingredients. Chicken, beef or fish should be listed as the main ingredient. Check for a good concentration of the meal in the product. Many manufacturers use smaller amounts so read the label well to make sure the protein is the main ingredient. Many dry foods have high plant-based proteins. A cat’s digestive system is not designed to digest the cellulose found in plants. Look for the same main ingredients as in canned food for high-quality dry foods. Most pet owners prefer dry cat food because it is more convenient than wet alternatives. This is mostly because it can be left outside during the day and it will not go bad or start to smell. This also allows the cats to eat when they want to. It has been argued that this could encourage cats to be overweight. However, if you regulate the portions fed to your pet and make sure that you only feed it high-quality food then it will stay healthy and free from obesity-related illnesses. There are studies which have shown that dry pet food costs less than the wet alternatives in the long run. There are times when the low price, however, is attributed to poor ingredients used to manufacture the products. This should not be a problem as long as you select the high-quality brands available in the market. It is advisable to look for brands which contain high levels of protein like fish or chicken. There a number of a high quality kitten and adult cat food brands that offer premium quality food in a dry form. Dry cat food usually needs loads of carbohydrates so that it can keep its shape so look out for this in the ingredients list. You want to offer more protein than carbs. It can help to read reviews of a number of pet food brands to get some opinions on what other pet owners have to say. This can help you get the best food in the market so that you don't have to waste a lot of time and energy looking for the best brand to feed the pet so that it remains healthy. ABOUT THE AUTHOR John Alex writes an interesting articles and blogs on pets and help people in making the right choices for purchasing cats and kittens. He recommends CatSmart as the best name to trust for cats and cat products in Singapore.