Ingredients

• A good dry cat food contains a quality protein source, grain component, vegetables and vitamins/minerals. Avoid meat by-products which can mean fur, feathers and bones of any animal added to the food.
  
  

Benefits

• Dry food offers minimal dental benefits (cleaning the teeth ) for cats who have problems with wet food.
  
  

Varieties

• Formulas are available for special needs such as urinary health, hairballs, extra fiber, dental health and other issues. If your cat has specific dietary needs, your veterinarian can recommend a specialized dry diet to improve the health of your cat.
  
  

Misconceptions

• Dry food and wet food are not nutritional equals, with dry food containing mostly grains and wet food containing mostly protein.
  
  

Considerations

• Dry food may not contain enough moisture leading to urinary tract problems or constipation. Make sure your cat drinks enough water, or feed a mixture of dry and wet food.