5 Wet Dog Food Disadvantages Every Pet Parent Should Know
The high level of fats, easy spoilage, and fillers in food are some common disadvantages of wet dog food. Let’s find some more cons that include ….
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Written By: Ethan Anderson
Team My Dog Cravings
Disclaimer By The Author:
I am not a veterinarian doctor; I am just a pet parent responsible for more serious issues regarding your dog's health. It would help to visit a doctor and thoroughly research before choosing any food product.
As a pet parent, I am really inspired by the meaty chunks of chicken, along with the aroma and taste of a wet diet for my pup. According to 2021 research, about 35% of dog owners prefer a wet diet. But is it good to feed my dog this palatable diet from the pup stage to the adult stage? Are there some disadvantages of wet dog food?
Yes, here I have listed some cons and health concerns related to wet feed for dogs that will give you answers to all your concerns regarding the high moisture content of food. Let’s unload some of the downsides of wet food.
Cons of wet dog food:
A high-fiber diet is the perfect option for growing dogs. However, according to researchers, there are few harmful effects of wet dog food.
1-Expensive and easily spoiled:
As wet food for dogs is 5% more expensive than dry food, it is not suitable for low-budget pet owners. Secondly, due to high moisture, about 85% in food, there is a high risk of microbial growth that causes spoilage of food.
Note
Try to use wet food within 4 hours at 50F when popped out from the can.
2-Health concerns:
Is wet dog food safe? Yes, but it causes some harmful effects on your canine health like:
Dental Problems | Plaque |
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High Fat Intake | Pancreatitis |
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Poisoning | BPA poisoning |
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(Disadvantages and advantages of Wet Dog Food – Complete Pet Food)
3-Obesity:
For the preservation of wet food in pouches or cans, extra amounts of salts are used that cause water retention in the body of dogs and lead to obesity. The second reason for weight gain is more fat, 6% content in food.
4-Not suitable for adult dogs:
Due to high moisture content, less food per pound is not suitable for adult pups whose body nutritional needs are very high for boosted muscles and body growth. This high-fat diet is not best for adult dogs.
Note: Adult dog energy needs
- 2,000 cal women
- 2,500 cal men.
A wet diet does not achieve that.
Table of nutritional information for wet dog
Protein | 7-8% |
Carbohydrates | 1.5% |
Fibre | 5-6% |
Moisture | 82-84% |
5-Additive and flavors:
To add aroma and taste, there are some additives and fillers that must be added to the dog’s canned diet. For some dogs, food aroma is appetizing, but for fussy dogs specific smell of food is unpleasant.
My safe recommendation for you is to read the labels, and ingredients used in that wet dog food before buying!
Wet dog food vs. dry Dog Food
Which food, either dry or wet, is perfect to go with for the healthy growth of your furry partner? Both kibble and meaty, chunky food have approximately the same health benefits and cons. But for pups, wet food is best, and for adult dogs, dry kibble is ideal due to its high carbohydrate and omega three and omega six content.
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Wet Diet for Dog |
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Dry Dog food |
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Conclusions:
At last, wet food for dogs is still preferred due to its smooth texture, High vitamins and minerals, and fewer stomach issues. But still, due to its high cost and messy output, pet owners go with Dry kibble food for canines.
It is advised as I also mentioned above to check the ingredients and feeding quantity on a product to save your dog from any wet food harm. In case of any serious health issue, your pup must visit a veterinary emergency. For more useful information related to dog food, you must check our other articles.
You can also read our latest article related to ”9 Wet Dog Food Myths, 85% Pet Owners Don’t Know 😳” So, you can get a complete understanding related to wet dog food disadvantages & misconceptions.
FAQs
1-List down some disadvantages of canned food for dogs?
- Nutrient loss
- BPA exposure
- Environmental hazards
- Spoilage Risks
- Less shelf life
2-Does my dog eat wet food daily?
Yes, it is safe if your dog is healthy, has no health-related issues, and loves a wet diet.
Research References
- https://www.thesprucepets.com/pros-and-cons-of-wet-food-for-dogs-5079527
- https://weknowyourdogs.co.uk/disadvantages-of-wet-dog-food/
- https://www.bayshorevets.com/what-are-the-pros-and-cons-of-wet-and-dry-foods/#:~:text=Wet%20Food%3A%20Pros%20%E2%80%93%20increased%20palatability,is%20favorable%20toward%20smaller%20dogs
Research By: Brian Mitchell
Team My Dog Cravings
