What Royal Canin food is best for my active adult cat? Wet or dry?

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  Answered By Alysia Van Scoy, DVM

  Veterinarian

  Published on October 23rd, 2017

  Cat are obligate carnivores and eat to fulfill their protein requirement. Canned food is the best option in my opinion. Raw feeding is difficult to make sure that the diet is balanced with all of the nutrients needed. There is also a human and animal concern about contamination with bacteria when feeding a raw diet. Some cats will resist eating canned food if they have always been on a dry food. So, if you are trying to change, do it slowly. Sometimes, the best that you can do is supplement their dry diet with canned food if they are resistant to change. Cats can make themselves sick if they try to starve themselves. They need protein to move fat out of their liver. So- if she is resistant - make sure that she is eating something. Thank you for reaching out to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

  

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  Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

  Licensed Veterinary Technician

  Published on July 5th, 2019

  Canned food is recommended because it has a high moisture content and it is a high protein/low carb diet. Cats are obligate carnivores, which means they require protein (of animal origin) and very little to no carbs in their diet. In the wild, the only carbs ingested are typically those eaten by small prey. Many dry foods, by their very nature, are high in carbs which can lead to obesity. You can continue to feed a dry food as long as you choose a grain free or low carb product. Keep them up to date on vaccines, use monthly parasite prevention, feed a healthy diet and provide plenty of exercise and love. Probiotics can be used to promote gut health and won't harm them, however if they have no GI issues then you can skip them.

  

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