Pros of Moist Canned Cat Food

• moist cat food tends to have a stronger smell to it, which appeals to kitties senses; this generates interest and enthusiasm for the moist
• moist cat food is loaded with water which can be an excellent way to help your cat get some of his needed hydration
• moist food contains less carbohydrates than dry food
• moist can help keep kitties system moving

Cons of Moist Canned Cat Food

• cats receive no dental benefits from moist canned cat food
• canned food tends to be more expensive
• canned moist food tends to be high in sugar and salt

Pros of Dry Cat Food

• dry cat food is very good for your cat’s teeth.  It reduces tart and plaque build up.
• dry cat food lasts longer in a bowl, stays crunchy
• certain dry cat food brands can help with hairballs
• dry cat food tends to be less expensive

Cons of Dry Cat Food

• in many dry cat food, carbohydrates are high which can lead to obesity; check the label *anything over 40 percent filler ingredients should not be considered high quality*
• dry cat food does not contain water which is a major necessity for cats
• dry cat food doesn’t have the smell most canned food has, which makes it less enjoyable for your cat

Should I feed my cat people food? our food does not have the same nutrients that a cat food is going to have.  The perfect example is taurine.  Cats need more taurine then humans and therefore would not get enough if they only ate people food.

What is Taurine? taurine 1 |ˈtôˌrēn|
noun Biochemistry
a sulfur-containing amino acid important in the metabolism of fats. • Chem. formula: NH 2 CH 2 CH 2 SO 3 H.