Quality foods whether canned or dry are both nutritionally complete for both dogs and cats. There are advantages to using one or the other in specific circumstances. The advantage in dry food is the chewing action which helps to reduce build up of dental tartar and less mess to clean up. Canned food excels in palatability, and is slightly less calorie dense. However in either case, we must be careful to measure the portions and not over feed. Many quality pet foods include a feeding guide on the bag. Be sure to use a kitchen measuring cup when measuring out their food. If you have questions about how much to feed or you need a food measuring cup our doctors are happy to help.
Some pets will have health problems which require special dietary needs. The doctors at Anchor Animal Hospital have a variety of prescription diets available.