Should I switch my cat to soft food?
An increasing number of American Veterinary Medical Association members are now strongly recommending the feeding of canned food instead of dry kibble. Cats are different from dogs and don’t like a lot of change, especially going from a dry, crunchy texture to a wet, soft texture.
How do I know if I need to change my cats food?
Jessica Vogelsang, “we now know our pet’s dietary needs can and do change over time due to factors like their life stage, their overall health, and their activity level.”…
- Dull, Flaky Coat.
- Lethargy/Weakness.
- ‘Senioritis’
- Hefty Midsection.
- GI Disturbances.
- Itchy Cat.
What should I change my cat’s diet to?
When you have the luxury of time, you can slowly transition your four-legged family member to a new cat food. Maybe Mr. Tribble started out on a dry food diet, with no canned food at all. Once your vet explained the importance of canned food to your cat’s health, she taught you that cats aren’t great water drinkers.
Are there any side effects when you change cat food?
Typically, you shouldn’t see actual side effects when switching your kitty from hard or dry cat food to soft or canned food. The significantly higher moisture content in wet food can cause some changes, though. Still, the switch requires consideration of some main differences between the two types of food.
Can you feed a kitten soft cat food?
Yes, you can feed soft food to older cats and kitten. But, not the same soft food. Kitten has a specific diet for rapid grown. On the other hand, the older cat requires a senior cat food diet. Is There a Dry Cat Food That is Soft? Yes, there are many soft dry cat food out there. We have written a separate article on soft dry cat food review.
When to switch from old cat food to new cat food?
Transition your cat to a new diet by substituting a little of the new stuff for the old in your pet’s usual meal. Swap out a little more at the next feeding, and so on, for seven days.
When you have the luxury of time, you can slowly transition your four-legged family member to a new cat food. Maybe Mr. Tribble started out on a dry food diet, with no canned food at all. Once your vet explained the importance of canned food to your cat’s health, she taught you that cats aren’t great water drinkers.
Transition your cat to a new diet by substituting a little of the new stuff for the old in your pet’s usual meal. Swap out a little more at the next feeding, and so on, for seven days.
Can a sudden dietary change cause illness in Your Cat?
If you’ve managed to get him to eat even a little bit of his new food, he’s still not eating enough and is at risk for developing this illness. Your cat may be eating whenever he wants to. Before introducing the new food (and the risk of a cat food strike), change him over to scheduled feedings. Feed him up to three times every day.
Typically, you shouldn’t see actual side effects when switching your kitty from hard or dry cat food to soft or canned food. The significantly higher moisture content in wet food can cause some changes, though. Still, the switch requires consideration of some main differences between the two types of food.