Kibble has been the way we feed our pets traditionally ever since commercial pet food was created.
Today the choices are many and go well beyond kibble. There are raw diets, wet foods, and almost raw to choose from. Below are the benefits of each food “type”.
Dry Kibble
Kibble is made by using extrusion which is a combination of heat and pressure. Extruding removes 8-12 percent of the moisture of the ingredients used.
- Convenience
- Wide variety of foods to choose from
- Economical
- Easily stored
Wet Canned Foods
- Come in many types of containers like cans, pouches, tubes, etc.
- Usually made using heat and pressure
- Contains 75-85% moisture – this is very beneficial for cats in particular
- Preservatives are not required
- Very palatable
- Many are higher in animal protein and lower in carbohydrates
- Many are gluten free
Almost Raw
- Freeze-dried or dehydrated foods are referred to as “almost raw”
- No heat is used in manufacturing, so nutrients are preserved
- Easy to serve, just add warm water
- Very palatable
- Highly digestible
- No preservatives are necessary
- Convenient option to raw
- Ease of storage and a great option when traveling with your pet
Raw Diet
- Heat is not used in manufacturing, so a raw diet provides total and natural nutrition
- A natural, ancestral way to feed
- Highly palatable
- Easily digested and assimilated
- High in moisture
- Raw meat contains natural enzymes to break down plaque and bacteria in the mouth
Ready to choose the food category that best suits your pet and your lifestyle? All of these food categories are available at Pet Planet.
