Cat nutrition: dry food or wet food?
Cats are obligate carnivores. We compare dry and wet food, portions and forbidden foods.
Dry vs wet
Dry food is economical but only ~10% moisture; wet food is 75–80% moisture and helps kidney and urinary health. Most vets recommend a mix plus a water fountain.
Portions
A 4 kg adult cat needs roughly 200–250 kcal a day. Weigh your cat monthly—obesity leads to diabetes.
Never feed
Onion, garlic, chocolate, grapes, cow’s milk or cooked bones.
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