When we bring a new cat home one of the first doubts that assail us is whether we should give him dry or wet food, since, although both can have all the nutrients that our friend will need to stay healthy and strong, they have above all an important difference. The degree of humidity that one and the other have is very different, so it must be taken into account when choosing the type of diet that we want it to carry.
In this sense, the advantages of wet cat food outweigh the disadvantages. Let's see what they are.
Wet cat food is often used more as a treat, since the price of cans is much higher than the kilo of dry food has. However, they are much more recommended since contain more water (about 80%, while dry food contains 40% more or less).
The cat is an animal that, in the wild, ingests much of the water it needs through its prey, but at home it has no opportunity to hunt. In fact, if we give him only dry feed he could have serious problems, such as kidney stones, from not drinking enough. That is why it is so important to always have a drinker full of clean, fresh water and make sure that he drinks.
But if we give it quality wet food, that is, it does not have cereals or by-products, the risk of dehydration-related health problems is practically non-existent. In addition, it contains more proteins, fats and carbohydrates than dry food; And that's not to mention the intense smell that attracts you as soon as you open the can.
So, if you don't know what to give your friend, cans are a great option.