Air-dried food
Produced using a natural air-drying process that simulates natural conditions, removing excess moisture through evaporation. Pros: ① Distinct meat texture that aligns with a cat's carnivorous nature. ② High nutritional value. Cons: ① High price due to costly raw materials. ② High fat content; unsuitable for overweight cats.
Freeze-dried food
Refers to freeze-dried food intended as a complete meal; produced by rapid freezing at -40°C, followed by dehydration and drying under high pressure. Pros: ① Good palatability. ② High meat content and nutritional value. Cons: ① Complex production process and high processing costs. ② Low moisture content; if used as a staple diet, ensure your cat drinks plenty of water.
Baked food
Produced using a low-temperature process where ingredients are slowly cooked and baked into shape. Pros: ① Better retention of nutrients. ② Kibble is dry, non-greasy, and low in starch. Cons: ① Caution required for cats with protein intolerance.
Extruded food
Produced by grinding and mixing ingredients, feeding them into an extruder, shaping them into small pellets under high temperature and pressure, and finally drying them to remove moisture. Pros: ① Mature production technology, high cost-effectiveness, and a wide variety of options. ② Long shelf life and high hygienic standards. Cons: ① High temperatures can cause some nutrient loss. ② Starch is added to facilitate the extrusion and shaping process.
