The Ideal Diet for Your Devon Rex: Why Raw Food Reigns Supreme
At Summit Rex, we believe that feeding your Devon Rex a species-appropriate diet is one of the most important ways to support their health, energy, and longevity. Devon Rex cats are active, playful, and highly social, and their delicate, muscular bodies thrive on a diet that mirrors what nature intended: nutrient-dense, high-quality protein, and minimal fillers.
Understanding Your Options: Dry, Wet, and Raw
When it comes to feeding your Devon Rex, pet owners often consider three main types of diet: dry kibble, wet food, and raw food. Each has its pros and cons, but not all are created equal when it comes to truly meeting your cat’s nutritional needs.
Dry Food (Kibble)
Dry kibble is convenient, easy to store, and often affordable. Many cats enjoy the crunch, and it can help with some dental tartar buildup. However, dry food is typically high in carbohydrates, which are not ideal for obligate carnivores like Devon Rex cats. Over time, a carb-heavy diet can contribute to obesity, diabetes, and urinary tract issues. Additionally, kibble is often highly processed, which can diminish nutrient quality and lead to lower hydration since cats naturally drink very little water.
Wet Food (Canned)
Wet food offers higher moisture content, which helps with hydration and supports urinary tract health. It’s generally more palatable than dry food and can be nutritionally superior in some cases. That said, many commercial wet foods still rely on fillers, starches, or low-quality proteins. They can also be expensive, and some cats may become picky eaters if they are offered wet food exclusively.
Raw Food (Species-Appropriate Diet)
A balanced raw diet is the closest you can get to what a cat would eat in the wild: fresh meat, organs, and bones, combined to provide a complete nutritional profile. Raw feeding supports lean muscle mass, dental health, hydration, and overall vitality. Devon Rex cats, with their high metabolism and active personalities, particularly benefit from the bioavailable nutrients in a raw diet. When properly prepared, a raw diet contains the ideal balance of protein, fat, vitamins, and minerals.
At Summit Rex, we emphasize that a raw diet must be carefully balanced. Simply feeding muscle meat alone is not enough—you need organ meats for vitamins and trace minerals, bone for calcium, and the occasional supplementation to ensure your Devon Rex thrives. With the right guidance, raw feeding can help your cat maintain a shiny coat, strong immune system, and healthy weight throughout life.
Choosing What’s Best for Your Devon Rex
While dry and wet foods can be convenient, they rarely meet the nutritional needs of a Devon Rex as fully as a well-balanced raw diet. For owners who want to provide the healthiest, most natural nutrition possible, raw feeding is the gold standard.
Feeding your Devon Rex the right diet is a lifelong investment in their health and happiness. At Summit Rex, we are passionate about supporting responsible, informed feeding practices that honor the unique needs of this remarkable breed.