A collection of links to references on the use of dry food in cats and dogs. For more information on proper cat diet, see Low-carb diet.

Contents 1 Dry food in cats 1.1 Vet articles 1.2 Other articles 1.3 Shared experiences 2 Dry food in dogs 3 General

Dry food in catsEdit

Vet articlesEdit

• The "Catkins" diet, by Dr. Deborah Greco, DVM
• U.S. Patent 6,203,825 treating diabetes in obligate carnivores using a low-carbohydrate diet, Dr. E. Hodgkins, DVM, Esq.
• Why low-carb diets are more effective than high-fiber diets in diabetic cats, N. Bennett et al, Colorado State U.
• More on feline nutrition and dry food causing health problems, by Lisa Pierson, DVM
• Why dry food is NOT good for cats' teeth or anything else, by Jean Hofve, DVM
• Recommended Feline Diet by Duane E. Huwe, DVM
• Proper feline nutrition, from Maxshouse.com, many vets cited
• Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (WSAVA 2005) and its relation to dry food
• The carnivore connection to nutrition in cats by Dr. Debra Zoran, DVM, PhD, DACVIM

Other articlesEdit

• An open letter to veterinarians, from Catnutrition.org
• Dry food and cats' teeth: Feline Future Cat Food co.
• Harvard study on junk in pet foods, including cats' lack of need for carbohydrates vs. their relative cheapness.

Shared experiencesEdit

• FDMB Think Tank discussion on dry food and teeth
• Testimonials from several newcomers who became diet-controlled by dropping dry food.
• Graphs of one cat's Blood Glucose Levels when eating dry, and then canned food. Dramatically good results.
• What happens when a regulated diabetic cat gets a little dry food?

Dry food in dogsEdit

• Pet Education.com-Drs. Foster & Smith-Dry, Semi-Moist, or Canned-What Food is Best for Your Pet?

GeneralEdit

• Pet Education.com-Drs. Foster & Smith-How Pet Foods are Manufactured