Grain-Inclusive and Grain-Free Cat Food Pros and Cons

With so many premium cat food options available it can be hard to know how to choose the right one for your cat. One of the most common questions we hear from cat owners is "Is grain-free cat food better?" – which is best for your cat? Read on for our grain-inclusive and grain-free cat food pros and cons.

Cat Food with Grains

Let’s start off by going over some of the most commonly used grains in grain-inclusive cat food.

Grains are an important source of complex carbohydrates – more slowly digested compared to simple carbohydrates. Although carbohydrates are not considered essential, they play a critical role in your pet’s body. Carbohydrates are a highly digestible, readily available energy source.

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Grain-Free Cat Food

Now, what about grain-free cat food? Grain-free are not carb-free and not the same as gluten-free recipes. Many grain-free pet foods are higher in protein than their grain-inclusive counter parts.

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Grain-free doesn't always mean reduced carbohydrates - often, but not always. All foods contain a balance of carbohydrates, fat, and protein – decreasing the amount of carbohydrates in food will increase fat, protein, or both.

When a food doesn’t contain grains, it will use non-grain carbohydrate sources.

Some pets with food sensitivities may be intolerant to one or more grains. For these cats, grain-free, limited ingredient formulas may be a good option.

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In Conclusion

So, to grain or not to grain? Overall, there is no “right” choice – only the best choice for you and your cat. Both grain-free and grain-inclusive ingredients offer many health benefits and can be used to make a safe, healthy, balanced, and complete diet. The most important consideration in choosing a premium quality cat food is that it provides complete and balanced nutrition and is the best fit for your cat.