"Diet is the brick and mortar of health. This
web page lays out some often-ignored principles of feline nutrition and explains why cats have a better chance at optimal health if they are fed a canned food diet instead of dry kibble. Putting a little thought into what you feed your cat(s) can pay big dividends over their lifetime and very possibly help them avoid serious, painful, and costly illnesses.
An increasing number of American Veterinary Medical Association members, including board-certified veterinary internists, are now
strongly recommending the feeding of canned food instead of dry kibble."
Dr. Lisa Pierson's website was one of the first websites I came across, that helped me understand the dry vs. wet debate...in simple terms. AND she is largely "responsible" for the health (and life) of our sweet, Leonard. Her website is LOADED with info on
many subjects. I learn something new every time I click on her site!
One of my favorite links on her site is:
My Cat Is Doing Just "Fine" On Dry Food Dr. Pierson is available for private, paid, consultations to go over the nutritional needs of your CKD cat if you contact her. Note, that her consultations are conducted only after the patient's records, including lab work, have been provided for her review.