Feline Nutrition: Wet Food vs. Dry Kibble for Optimal Health

Why obligate carnivores require high moisture, animal protein, and low carbohydrates.

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Obligate Carnivore Physiology

Cats lack salivary amylase and possess limited hepatic carbohydrate processing enzymes, requiring animal tissue for energy.

Moisture Intake and Renal Health

Wet food diets provide 70-80% moisture, significantly reducing urinary crystal formation and kidney strain compared to dry kibble.


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