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I think the dry food debate isn't just about nutrition and budget. It also touches on a lot of issues about living life with pets and balancing your needs with theirs. I see people talking a lot about how they always put their pets needs above theirs; and frankly, I don't always do that. Sometimes my needs have to come first too. This doesn't mean I don't put a lot of thought, effort and love into the choices I make for her.
70-80% of my cats meals are raw, with the other being made up mostly of wet. I do keep some Ziwi Peak air-dried kibble on hand though, and I give her a meal of it every few weeks to make sure she still likes it. I want to have the convenience of kibble occasionally. Because, look, sometimes I'm going to be out all day/evening and miss dinnertime. Sometimes I have too much work to do to adequately play with my pal, and a puzzle feeder gives her the stimulation I can't provide that day.
I just wish there were more truly high-quality dry foods available so we could make those choices without feeling like we're feeding our pals crap. I'd feel a lot more comfortable; like picking up a salad, instead of McDonalds, when there isn't any time to make dinner.
70-80% of my cats meals are raw, with the other being made up mostly of wet. I do keep some Ziwi Peak air-dried kibble on hand though, and I give her a meal of it every few weeks to make sure she still likes it. I want to have the convenience of kibble occasionally. Because, look, sometimes I'm going to be out all day/evening and miss dinnertime. Sometimes I have too much work to do to adequately play with my pal, and a puzzle feeder gives her the stimulation I can't provide that day.
I just wish there were more truly high-quality dry foods available so we could make those choices without feeling like we're feeding our pals crap. I'd feel a lot more comfortable; like picking up a salad, instead of McDonalds, when there isn't any time to make dinner.