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Published: June 08, 2022
Dry food or wet food for dogs?

The difference between dry and wet food?

The difference between wet and dry food is that wet food mainly consists of moisture. Dry food contains much less moisture and is therefore more concentrated and has a much longer shelf life. Wet food is sold in cans or other airtight containers so that they have a long shelf life, but once opened they do not last that long.

Wet food contains more than 60% moisture and sometimes even more than 70%. Dry food contains around 10% moisture.

Advantages of dry food

  • It has a longer shelf life than wet food when the package is opened. Once a bag of dog food has been opened, the kibble will remain good for a long time. However, for the freshness of the chunks, it is advisable to close them off as much as possible from air.
  • Doesn't have to be kept in the fridge after opening (This makes it easy to take with you when you go away for a day.)
  • Cheaper per meal than wet food.
  • There is a lot of choice. Choose the kibble that your dog likes best. U.S starter pack can help you with that.

Benefits of wet food

  • Your dog is already getting some fluids while eating. This can be an advantage if your dog does not drink a lot on its own.
  • If you need to give your dog a medication, you can easily do this through the wet food.
  • Additional supplements, such as Arctic Blue algae oil, can also be added to the wet food.
  • Many dogs like it better than kibble.
  • You can give this as a daily diet, but also as an alternative to dry food.
  • There is a lot of choice. Many brands also have a wet food and sometimes even multiple flavors.

Can I combine dry and wet food?

For variation, you can certainly combine wet food and dry food. This is often ideal for the picky eater. You can also give wet food in the morning and dry food in the evening. You can de Recommended Daily Allowance food on the packaging, but always keep an eye on your dog whether he is getting fatter or thinner. It is a general advice and some dogs need more or less food. This depends on age, activity, etc.

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