I have been feeding my two kitties Science Diet Light food for many years. I had thought that I was giving them the best food on the market. They are happy, healthy, and have nice coats and stools.
Recently, I have read more on the "super premium foods". I have read labels and without question agree that the ingredients in these "super premium foods" sound better.
My kitty went in for a checkup yesterday and the vet said that since my cat is doing well, to leave him on the current food. I know vets do not get significant education on this subject in vet school. He did say that there are no studies that prove any of these "super premium foods" and/or foods that are organic and without preservatives lead to prolonged health and survival.
Since my cats are pigs and will eat anything, rancid or not, would I be better with preservatives to know that my food is fresh? If the "super premium food" is not well preserved, will that do more damage to my cat?
I don't want to change my cats' food over and over again as I think it will be difficult to figure out what food is best. I obviously want what is best for my cats, but how do I figure out what that is? Since they are doing well, do I leave them be? They need a "Light" food. Is there one that is definitely better? Thanks for any input.
(Wet food is not an option for me)
Recently, I have read more on the "super premium foods". I have read labels and without question agree that the ingredients in these "super premium foods" sound better.
My kitty went in for a checkup yesterday and the vet said that since my cat is doing well, to leave him on the current food. I know vets do not get significant education on this subject in vet school. He did say that there are no studies that prove any of these "super premium foods" and/or foods that are organic and without preservatives lead to prolonged health and survival.
Since my cats are pigs and will eat anything, rancid or not, would I be better with preservatives to know that my food is fresh? If the "super premium food" is not well preserved, will that do more damage to my cat?
I don't want to change my cats' food over and over again as I think it will be difficult to figure out what food is best. I obviously want what is best for my cats, but how do I figure out what that is? Since they are doing well, do I leave them be? They need a "Light" food. Is there one that is definitely better? Thanks for any input.
(Wet food is not an option for me)