There are a number of different choices available when it comes to cat food. Feeding your cat the right kind of food is important for maintaining a healthy diet. There are three basic types of cat food; here is what you need to know about different food types.
Dry Kibble Cat Food
Dry cat food comes in the form of small, bite-size, crunchy kibble. This is the most desirable type of food for your Ragdoll cat, as the crunchy kibble helps keep your cat’s teeth clean. Dry food stays fresh for a longer amount of time and does not have special storage requirements.
Soft Moist Cat Food
Cat food of this variety is much easier to digest. It does not help reduce plaque on your cat’s teeth. This food is often packaged in single serving containers which reduces waste and is easy to serve.
Wet Canned Cat Food
Wet cat food is the most easily digestible variety of food for your Ragdoll cat. This food does not help reduce tartar, and may actually contribute to build up on your cat’s teeth. Wet cat food is canned and must be refrigerated after opening.
When selecting a cat food for your cat it is important to choose a premium brand. Premium cat foods are nutritionally balanced for specific nutritional needs based on your cat’s age. This is not an area you want to skimp on. The water content of the food you select also affects the nutritional balance of the food. The semi-wet and wet varieties of cat food have high water content. The more water food contains the less nutrients, protein, and fat the food contains by volume.
Because wet food has less nutritional value per volume, your Ragdoll cat has to eat more wet food to get the same nutritional value of a lesser amount of dry food. This means your cat consumes fewer calories and receives better nutrition by eating dry food. It is important to include dry food in your Ragdoll’s diet. If your cat has a taste for wet food it is okay to provide wet food; however, make sure your cat is also eating crunch food on a daily basis. To learn more about your Ragdoll cat’s nutritional needs and which food is best, consult your veterinarian.
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I have two Ragdolls that are fed canned food. I’ve done tons of research on cat food and the growing trend is wet food. More and more cats are diagnosed with diabetes and kidney disease realted to all dry food diets. Plus, the idea that dry food cleans their teeth is bogus. One of my cats swallows any dry food whole, as do a lot of cats. Do your teeth get clean by eating a pretzel?
I’m trying to do the best thing for my cats so am interested in what others have to say about this hot topic.