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  1. Sep 19, 2024 · Some articles state that kibble is bad for cats. Others suggest it’s fine to feed cats dry-food-only diets as long as they eat formulations certified as nutritionally adequate by the...

  2. Answer: Cats have a low thirst drive and may not drink enough water when eating only dry food. To encourage hydration, consider offering wet food or adding water to dry food to increase moisture intake.

    • Greenies Dental Treats
    • Royal Canin
    • Rachel Ray’s Nutrish
    • Purina Proplan
    • Blue Wilderness
    • Blue Freedom
    • Hill’s Diet
    Product name: Oven-roasted chicken flavor
    Carb amount = 37% on a dry matter basis
    Moisture = 10%
    First 5 ingredients = chicken meal, ground wheat, brewers rice, corn gluten meal, poultry fat
    Product name: Royal Canin Sensitive Digestion
    Carb amount = 32% on a dry matter basis
    Moisture = 8%
    First 5 ingredients = chicken meal, brewers rice, corn gluten meal, chicken fat, wheat
    Product name: Rachel Ray Nutrish Zero Grain Chicken & Potato Recipe
    Carb amount = 35% on a dry matter basis
    Moisture = 9%
    First 5 ingredients = chicken, chicken meal, dried peas, pea flour, turkey meal
    Product name: Purina Pro Plan Sensitive Skin & Stomach Lamb & Rice Formula
    Carb amount = 22% on a dry matter basis
    Moisture = 12%
    First 5 ingredients = lamb, rice, corn gluten meal, dried egg product, soy protein isolate
    Product name: Blue Buffalo Wilderness with Chicken Adult Weight Control
    Carb amount = 31% on a dry matter basis
    Moisture = 9%
    First 5 ingredients = deboned chicken, chicken meal, tapioca starch, pea protein, peas
    Product name: Blue Buffalo Freedom Grain-Free with Chicken, Peas, and Potatoes
    Carb amount = 34% on a dry matter basis
    Moisture = 9%
    First 5 ingredients = deboned chicken, chicken meal, tapioca starch, peas, pea protein
    Product name: Hill’s Prescription Diet Metabolic Weight Management Chicken Flavor
    Carb amount = 31.7% on a dry matter basis (their website actually lists this)
    Moisture = 9%
    First five ingredients = chicken by-product meal, brewers rice, corn gluten meal, powdered cellulose, dried tomato pomace
  3. Sep 13, 2022 · You’ll be pleased to hear that, yes, they can! Kibble made specifically for cats contains all the nutrients needed to support the body. Yet there are concerns that cats on dry food diets are missing out on some of the nutritional benefits of wet food.

    • Milk and Dairy Items. There are few images more quintessentially “cat” than a group of them gathered around a saucer of milk. If these pictures were a little more honest, they’d show the aftermath of upset stomachs and diarrhea.
    • Onions and Garlic. Cats should not eat fresh, cooked, or dried versions of the genus Allium (onions, garlic, shallots, chives, or rakkyo). They have sulfur-containing oxidants, disulfides, and thiosulphates that are toxic to cats.
    • Alcohol. The alcohols most associated with poisoning in cats are ethanol, methanol, and isopropanol (isopropyl alcohol). Isopropanol and methanol are more toxic than ethanol.
    • Chocolate. It’s not just dogs that have a problem with chocolate. Though less well-known, the theobromine and caffeine in chocolate can also be toxic to cats.
  4. One of the most common trends in cat nutrition is the move towards high-quality, grain-free kibble. As more pet owners become aware of the importance of a balanced diet for their cats, they are seeking out kibble options that are free of fillers and artificial additives.

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  6. Sep 25, 2024 · The simplest way to soften dry cat food is to add water. Try a ratio of 1 cup of kibble to about a ¼ cup of water. Use warm water because it will soak into the kibble more easily. You can add...

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