What is better for a cat, wet food or dry food?
When you’re standing in front of the cat food shelf at a pet store, there’s a wide range of both dry food and Wet food. Choosing a brand is difficult enough, but then you also have to choose between dry food and Wet food for your little house tiger. And which food is better for your cat, Wet food or dry food? We’ll explain it all in this article!

Benefits of dry food
Dry food for cats is highly concentrated, provided it is of good quality. This means that the kibble is rich in important nutrients. Because the kibble contains little moisture, it contains a high concentration of nutrients. As a result, a cat needs a smaller volume of kibble compared with Wet food.
Another benefit of dry food is its shelf life. If you have a cat that eats small amounts throughout the day, dry food is a better option. This is because dry food spoils less quickly than Wet food. Wet food spoils within a few hours and must then be thrown away; by that point, your cat will no longer be interested in it anyway. You can leave dry food out throughout the day. However, it is important to throw away any leftover kibble the next day rather than leaving it out.
For cats that eat very little, dry food is the best solution. The same applies here: dry food is highly concentrated. A cat therefore needs to eat less of it while still getting all the nutrients it needs.
Are you looking for healthy food for your purring house tiger? Riverwood cat foods contain lots of meat sourced from free-range animals. These animals were able to roam freely, allowing them to live a species-appropriate life and develop stronger muscles. This has a positive effect on the quality of the meat. In addition, Riverwood dry foods for cats are completely grain- and gluten-free. The foods are completed with a balanced selection of vegetables and fruit. Riverwood foods contain no added sugars, fragrances, colourings, flavourings or other preservatives.
Benefits of Wet food
Because Wet food contains a relatively high percentage of moisture, it helps meet cats’ need for water. Cats are naturally poor drinkers. By feeding them Wet food, they already get extra moisture. This can, for example, reduce the risk of urinary tract infections or bladder stones and crystals.
Because Wet food contains a higher percentage of moisture than kibble, it contributes to healthy weight maintenance in animals. Wet food is lower in calories but still filling. As a result, a cat will feel full more quickly and eat less, reducing the risk of becoming overweight.
Wet food naturally has a stronger smell and taste, which means that cats are more readily attracted to eating it. If your little house tiger is a fussy eater, feeding Wet food can be a good solution. If you warm the canned food slightly, the smell becomes even stronger, encouraging your cat to eat even more readily.
If you have a cat that quickly suffers from constipation, it is best to choose Wet food. This makes the stools softer and reduces the likelihood of constipation. This is also related to the fact that cats are naturally poor drinkers. Feeding Wet food automatically provides the animal with more moisture, which makes the stools softer.
Riverwood Caviar for Cats Wet foods are a delicious treat for your cat. These Wet foods for cats contain no less than 51% tuna fillet and are complemented with a delicious topping. These include delicacies from the sea such as squid, golden mackerel or prawns. Toppings such as pumpkin, quinoa and aloe are also used. A true culinary feast for your purring house tiger!
What is better now?
As you have read above, feeding both types has its advantages. But what exactly is better, giving wet food or giving dry food?
This primarily depends on the quality of the food itself. Both dry food and wet food are available in different qualities. If you want to feed your little house tiger responsibly, it is important to choose high-quality cat food; regardless of whether you want to give dry food or wet food. Always check the composition of the food and determine from that whether you are dealing with high-quality or low-quality food. Furthermore, it depends on your little house tiger whether it is better to give wet food or dry food.
For example, if you have a picky cat, it is best to choose wet food. This is because wet food often has a stronger taste and smell, which encourages eating more quickly.
If your cat is prone to developing bladder stones, it is also recommended to give wet food. This causes a cat to take in more moisture, making the urine less concentrated. This reduces the chance of forming bladder sludge or stones. (However, there are also special dry foods available that reduce the risk of bladder sludge or stones.)
If you have a cat that wants to eat whenever it feels like it, it is best to give dry food. You can easily leave this out all day so your cat can nibble whenever it feels like it. Wet food spoils within a few hours, making it no longer interesting to cats, and they stop paying attention to it.
Mixing both types of food
The most ideal combination is giving both dry food and wet food on the same day. Note: when giving fresh meat, this becomes more difficult. It is then important that there is at least 6 to 8 hours between giving dry food and fresh meat.
When you want to combine dry food and wet food (canned food, trays, or pouches), you do not need to consider a fixed time between feedings. It is even possible to mix both types of food together. Of course, you can also choose to give dry food in the morning and canned food in the evening. This way, you combine the best of both worlds.
Dry food and wet food both have many advantages. It depends on your four-legged friend's situation which type of food he/she needs.
Many cats already enjoy Riverwood every day. Do you want your cat to also enjoy our delicious kibbles and are you curious which variant would suit your cat best? Answer a few questions here and order a discounted trial pack right away.
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