How does freeze-dried food support cat health?

More and more cat owners are looking for alternatives to traditional kibble. One of the best solutions is freeze-dried food, which, thanks to a special freeze-drying process, retains the nutritional value of fresh meat while being convenient to serve.

Natural diet – no unnecessary carbohydrates

Cats are obligate carnivores . In nature, they consume virtually no carbohydrates, and their metabolism is adapted to extract energy from animal protein and fat.

Dry (extruded) food typically contains 20–40% of energy from carbohydrates , often from grains, potatoes, or peas. Studies show that this can be as high as 86 g/1000 kcal in grain-based foods and 64 g/1000 kcal in grain-free foods [Verbrugghe & Hesta 2017, Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery ; Hewson-Hughes et al. 2011, PubMed ].
Dr Malou freeze-dried food contains almost exclusively meat and offal – what a cat would instinctively choose in nature.

Minimum processing – maximum value

Extrusion, or kibble production, requires high temperatures, which destroy some vitamins and enzymes. Freeze-drying uses low temperatures, so:

full-value protein is preserved,
fats do not oxidize,
the cat receives a meal similar to fresh meat, without preservatives or dyes.

Hydration and urinary health

Cats naturally drink little – they get most of their water from food.

Dry food has only about 8–10% moisture. Soaking kibble is not a good idea – it promotes the growth of bacteria and molds , and the swelling process can be taxing on the stomach [Beynen 2019, Compendium on Continuing Education for the Practicing Veterinarian ].
Dr Malou freeze-dried food becomes soft, aromatic after adding water and perfectly supports hydration without losing its nutritional value.