Is dry food better than canned food?

• Dog food manufacturers have invested huge amounts in researching the dog's nutritional requirements and putting then into palatable products. Both of these foods will therefore meet your dog's nutritional needs.
  
• Dry food is more convenient to use, but some dogs, especially the smaller toy breeds, find it less appealing then canned food.
  
• Loss of interest in dry food by an older dog may indicate a dental or kidney problem and should be reported to your veterinarian.
  
• At this stage in a dog's life, it may be necessary to switch to a specially formulated diet.
  
• One benefit of dry food is that it results in more compact stools for easier cleanup.