One of the most common questions dog owners ask is what type of food they should give their dog- canned or kibble? If you serve just dry food you’ll have a much less appetizing meal because a dog biscuit, for example, will never be as scented as a wet food. Dry foods also lack some of the “natural” nutritional benefits derived from wet food, especially vitamins and minerals because they’re more processed than wet foods.
At the end of the day, it can be quite confusing to make the right decision especially when there are all sorts of pet products out there all claiming to fulfill your dog’s nutritional needs. Hopefully, this article will help shed some light on the best way forward. Let’s look at the pros and cons of these two types of meals.
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Wet or canned dog food certainly has several advantages over kibble. For one, they usually have a higher meat protein content than dry food, not to mention that they’re made using fewer carbohydrates.
Some of the pluses of wet foods include:
Wet foods aren’t without some drawbacks, though, some of which include:
There’s no question that when it comes to convenience, both during feeding and storage, there are few dog foods that measure up to kibble. Ask any pet owner and they’ll tell you how hassle-free it is to leave food in their pet’s feeding bowl especially when they go on a trip away from home.
Dry foods are easier to store. You can use a large plastic bin that’s tightly shut to keep the pet food fresh and safe from pests like insects and rodents.
Dry kibble provides a very effective way of training your pet when used as a treat, not to mention it has the added benefit of acting as a dental health supplement.
Aside from that, dry dog food puts less pressure on your pocket when you’re on a budget and it can prove very cost-effective when feeding multiple pets.
One drawback that comes from feeding your pet dry foods is that they provide less moisture compared to wet foods. This can have an impact on your aging or ill pet, or if you live in an area with hot and dry climate.
What to do?
When all is said and done, there’s really no right or wrong decision when choosing between dry and wet dog food. What’s important is ensuring that the foods are well balanced in their nutrient content and that they are made using quality ingredients. What you feed your pet should also be able to fit your lifestyle without harming your pet.
One tip that can help you take advantage of both types of food is to mix the two together. You may, for example, add one tablespoon of wet food into your dog’s kibble as a special treat. This way you will be able to satisfy both their hunger and their taste buds, making mealtime a much more pleasant event and not a chore. If you do have any concerns get a second opinion from your vet just to be sure that the meal plan is suitable for your dog’s breed or age.
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