Canned food for pets, Safe or Not?

Canned food comes in various textures, protein sources, caloric content and fat content. Your pets require their fluids from their foods and canned food can supply your pets the higher fluid content that the dry food does not. A normal myth goes around that canned food is highly processed. But, compared to kibbles, canned food is less processed. Moreover, the belief that kibbles are good for dental health does not go well. On the contrary, giving your dogs healthy chews such as raw bones (not raw hide) is what will help in keeping their teeth strong and gums healthy.

Usually pet owners relate weight gain of their pets with canned food, but this totally depends on which canned food you are feeding. There are few wet foods that come with huge amount of carbohydrates normally responsible for weight gain. There are these canned food that are rich in various nutrients and help to provide proper amount of carbs and fats according to the requirement of a dog or cat. Special canned food is also available in the market that helps in maintaining ideal body weight of a pet.

On the other hand, when an animal feeds on dry content, the food sits in the gut; this makes furry pals drink more water. This makes the feed in the gut to expand and their bodies/their organs have to work twice as hard to break down and digest the processed food. Compared to processed food, the canned food moisture allows for better digestion and absorption of the various minerals, vitamins, proteins and other vital nutrients. The wet feed is less processed and so the carbohydrates content is also lower. This helps in easy digestion as fewer carbohydrates to break down into fats.

Benefits of Canned Food 

Fewer additives and preservatives

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More palatable & appetising

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Higher in meat protein

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Lower in carbohydrates

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Higher moisture content

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More filling and lesser other content

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Satisfies hunger

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Lesser burden on digestive system

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Higher in natural fibres and fats

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Easier to chew, especially for seniors

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Many options in regards to protein sources

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Longer shelf life with lesser preservatives

Canned food is not bad but a better choice for your pet’s health. Don’t choose anything for your pet, look for quality food and that suites your furry pal. We are not saying here that canned food is all good and dry food is totally no-no for pets.

According to the environment and your pet’s health conditions, you need to make your decision on wet or dry food.