Is dry cat food good enough, or do they need canned food too?

I switched our cat from canned to dry, and only give her canned as a
treat about once every 2 weeks or so. She's been better off with the
dry, as far as I can tell. In addition, her allergy (manifested by
constant licking to the point where her fur disappears) seems to have
gone away after the switch. I guess in some cases, dry is better.

Dry is better for their teeth too, less ash = better for their kidneys.
Science diet is a good brand to use.

On 10 Feb 2005 16:21:05 -0800, wrote:

I switched our cat from canned to dry, and only give her canned as a
treat about once every 2 weeks or so. She's been better off with the
dry, as far as I can tell. In addition, her allergy (manifested by
constant licking to the point where her fur disappears) seems to have
gone away after the switch. I guess in some cases, dry is better.

They generally need both, but the ratios vary from cat to cat.

Given both they generally will pick one or the other, or choose
differently throughout the day.

The allergy/licking problem indicates a trip to the vet. Cats are
constantly bathing. That tongue serves as a wash cloth, towel, and
toilet paper. Its so rough that if they start licking your arm it
will start to hurt in a short time. They tend to have barbs in the
strangest places.

Roger Halstead (K8RI & ARRL life member)
(N833R, S# CD-2 Worlds oldest Debonair)
www.rogerhalstead.com