There are a large number of dog products on the market, which can make it very difficult to understand which is the best choice. Among the offerings are dry dog food and wet dog food. In general, each of them has good characteristics and conditions for your dog’s diet to be the best. A veterinarian’s opinion is also recommended to decide which one to give to your dog.
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Choosing between dry and wet dog food can sometimes be a confusing issue, due to the wide variety of offerings. With this in mind, we have prepared a list of the most outstanding features of each of them.
Dry dog food and wet dog food
The first thing to note is that both dry and wet dog food has conditions that can give your pet nutritionally balanced diets. The main difference between the two is the way in which each is processed.
For example, wet food is prepared by grinding protein sources. Then a sauce is added, which has elements such as vitamins, minerals and grains. Once blended, these foods are cooked and processed until final canning. This implies that wet foods will have a much higher percentage of moisture than dry foods. Although you can check this information directly on the food packaging, it is usually about 70% moisture, as opposed to the 10% moisture that is usually found in dry foods.
Dry food, on the other hand, usually has very similar ingredients to wet food. The main difference is that instead of adding a sauce and canning the product, the protein mixture is pulverized. This creates a consistent dough that can be cooked. After the cooking process, it is passed through machines that give it the traditional shape of croquettes.
These croquettes undergo a drying process. Once they have reached the desired consistency, they are sprayed with fats, oils, vitamins and minerals. They are packaged before the fats and oils decompose. Sometimes dry foods also contain live probiotics that will help maintain your dog’s digestive and immune health.
Advantages
In general, it can be said that wet food provides benefits if your dog does not drink as much water as it should. Also, if you have a pet that has a medical condition that improves with hydration, wet food may be a good option. For example, a dog with a history of urinary or kidney disease may benefit from this type of food. It may also be better if your dog has any dental problems.
Dry food, on the other hand, encourages dogs to chew their food. This will help prevent tartar buildup and secondary periodontal disease. Another advantage is that it can be divided into portions and is not damaged if it remains outside all day.
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