Dry Cat Food: Which Is Best?
How do I choose dry food for my cat? And how much should I fill the bowl? How can I ensure that he or she gets a healthy, complete and balanced diet? If you have a feline friend, you have certainly come across these questions. But the answers? Here they are! On this page you will find everything you need to know about dry cat food, which is the best and about Alcat® dry food.
Among the main factors that are usually taken into consideration when choosing the best dry food for cats, we certainly find the age and lifestyle of the feline friend, but also the taste of the kibble and the quantity and quality of the nutrients present in them. Even if it may seem sufficient, in reality there are also other elements to evaluate before proceeding with the purchase of your own kibble.
On this page we see:
- Ingredients that can't be missing from cat food
- Dry food and cats: how to regulate portions?
- The benefits of dry cat food
- The European Pet Food Federation guidelines on dry cat food
- So what is the best dry cat food?
- Alcat®, natural, Italian croquettes, rich in meat
- Why choose Alcat® dry cat food
Ingredients that can't be missing from cat food
When purchasing, it is always a good idea to read the label on the package of dry cat food. In addition to the nutritional table, it provides important information about the food, such as the ingredients.
The following must be essential:
- crude proteins of animal origin – approximately 50-60%
- fat – 20-30%
- crude ash (mineral salts) – typically around 8%
- crude fibre – with a maximum of 5% carbohydrates
Dry food and cats: how to regulate portions?
Unlike dogs, who can eat large quantities of food all at once, cats prefer to eat small meals several times a day , being able to independently establish how much food they need: if they have enough, they leave the excess kibble in the bowl.
Obviously, depending on the growth stage , the cat needs a different amount of dry food .
>>> Young cats, for example, can eat five times a day: up to six months, their stomachs can only accommodate a small amount of food , which we can gradually increase.
>>> Adult cats , that is, those who have reached one year of age, can eat up to ten times a day, making micro-meals throughout the day . Generally, the veterinary nutritionist will be able to advise us on the right portion of food to put in the bowl - it is still essential to carefully read the label and the nutritional table on the package of dry cat food.
>>> The situation is even different for older cats , who need balanced and easily digestible food. These cats tend to eat two or three times a day and the amount of dry food to put in the bowl varies according to the animal's lifestyle.
>>> Finally, neutered cats are hungrier because neutering affects hormonal balance and causes an increase in hunger. Typically, two meals a day are sufficient but, once again, the right amount of dry food depends on the cat's lifestyle, more or less sedentary.
However, if you are not sure how to dose the food, no problem! On our website you will find, for each Alcat® product, a practical table in which the daily food rations to be administered to the cat based on its weight are clearly specified.
The benefits of dry cat food
The first great advantage of dry cat food, such as kibble, is that it is a complete food that fully meets their energy needs – obviously we are referring to high-quality kibble .
But not only that. Dry food:
- It is easy to store once the package is opened
- It is a form of gymnastics for the gums and teeth
The only precaution to take is this: since dry cat food contains little water - the meat, for example, is not fresh, but dried - it is advisable to always accompany it with a bowl of water that invites the cat to drink and maintain proper hydration.
The European Pet Food Federation guidelines on dry cat food
According to the European Federation, good quality dry or wet cat food must be:
- complete , that is, containing all the nutrients in adequate quantities
- safe , so as not to damage the cat's health in any way
- balanced , with all the nutrients in the correct proportions
- palatable , that is, having a good taste and an inviting smell for the cat
- digestible , so that it can be absorbed easily
So what is the best dry cat food?
Very simple: the one that has all these characteristics! Does it seem impossible to find on the market easily? And instead Alcat® kibble is exactly what you need to have beautiful and healthy cats and kittens .
In fact, the great advantage of dry food such as Alcat® biscuits is that they are complete foods : that is, they do not need to be integrated with other types of food because they already contain everything that cats need for their daily diet .
Beware of complementary feeds
Complementary foods must be integrated with other foods in order to provide the cat with a healthy and balanced diet that meets their needs – this is especially true for wet food .
Alcat®, natural, Italian croquettes, rich in meat
Alcat® offers three different types of Super Premium Quality dry food for:
kittens up to 12 months – Alcat® Kitten Chicken
adult cats from 12 months – Alcat® Adult Chicken
cats sterilized from 12 months – Alcat® Sterilised Chicken
All three types of kibble can be considered among the best dry cat foods because they are:
- natural, that is, free from chemical additives
- rich in meat and with few cereals
- easy to digest because the cereals are flaked and double cooked
- gluten free
- produced by a traceable Italian supply chain
- cruelty free
Why choose Alcat ® dry cat food
Alcat ® dry cat food contains only ingredients from regional supply chains and therefore boasts the excellence of Made in Italy . The high quality standards of these products perfectly satisfy the strict controls required by law and the fact that everything is produced locally allows for the promotion of territorial development and the shortening of the production chain, with a positive impact also in terms of sustainability .
Alcat® is the mouth-watering dry food for cats