What is the best dry cat food brand for diabetic cats?
On One Hand: High Protein, Low CarbDiabetic cats do best on a high protein, low carb diet. The best dry foods for cats with diabetes have meat as their only source of protein and contain no grains. Some brands to consider are Evo, Before Grain, Wellness CORE and Nature’s Variety Instinct. Most independent pet supply retailers sell all of these brands and more.On the Other: Wet Food Is BestThe machines that make dry cat food require dough that’s high in starch and low in fat for proper processing. But Debra L. Zoran, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, suggests these starchy foods affect a cat’s insulin requirements. “A reduction in dietary starch will substantially reduce the insulin requirement,” she says. “No type, brand or variety of dry food is acceptable for any cat, but especially not for any diabetic cat,” says veterinarian and feline diabetes expert Elizabeth Hodgkins. “Always choose a canned, pouched or raw meat diet for your cat.”Bottom LineCats need meat and moderate amounts of fat. They do n
