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"Dry food is fine as long as it is complete and balanced," says Dr. Kallfelz. Dry food may be less expensive than canned cat food and may stay fresher longer. Cats that eat only dry food need to be provided with lots of fresh water, especially if they are prone to developing urinary tract blockages.
While kittens should be fed up to three times a day, once a cat becomes an adult (at about one year of age) feeding once or twice a day is just fine, says the Cornell Feline Health Center. In fact, feeding just once a day should be acceptable for the majority of cats.
Wet food is more expensive and less easy to use but can be beneficial in cats prone to lower urinary tract disease, constipation and that are overweight. Dry food can be a very efficient way to provide calories in thin cats with food volume limitations and allows for the use of food puzzles and food toy dispensers.
Raw or “gently cooked” fresh food is an excellent diet for elderly cats. Dr. Becker recommends that if it is impossible to feed raw that dehydrated or freeze-dried balanced food reconstituted with plenty of water is good second choice. However, feeding an all dry-food diet in the long run will cause problems.
As stated, there's nothing in kitten food that will make healthy older cats ill. They contain similar nutrients, vitamins, and minerals but at different ratios. This means it should not lead to any diseases or health conditions if older cats are fed kitten food for a short period.
Most cats are actually 'lactose intolerant' as they don't have the enzyme (lactase) in their intestines to digest the sugar in milk (lactose), meaning that milk which contains lactose can make them poorly. They can get vomiting, diarrhoea and stomach pain from drinking it (just like lactose intolerance in humans).
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Once opened, kitten milk replacement formula (canned or powdered) must be refrigerated promptly and stored in the refrigerator. You cannot keep opened kitten milk replacement formula out of the refrigerator for very long before it spoils. Think of it as fresh milk.
Just take about a ¼ cup of filtered water and add it to the top of the bowl of kibble in order to moisten and enhance the flavor of the pet food. Cats often stand to benefit the most from doing this, as they frequently have issues with dehydration.
There are plenty of reasons why you may need your cat to eat dry food. Fortunately, it is possible to make wet food out of your cat's dry food if the need arises. To do this, there are several methods that you can use that all include adding one part water to three or four parts food and letting the food soak in it.
Dry & Wet Food: Feed 1/3 of a 6 ounce can of wet food OR 1/2 of a 3.5 ounce can twice a day and 1/6 to 1/4 cup of dry food once a day.
If you're only feeding dry food to your cat, you need to make sure they are drinking enough water to stay hydrated. Chronic diseases—Low-quality dry food is high in empty calories that promote feline obesity, which is the root cause of the following chronic conditions: Diabetes.
Ultimately, your cat will decide whether she prefers dry or wet cat food. Purina nutritionists recommend feeding a combination of wet and dry food, though. This helps ensure she gets plenty of moisture in her diet, plus the dental benefits of dry food, all while adding variety to keep her interested.