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Old 27-11-2008, 09:09 AM
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Wet and dry food

Is it neccesary to give kitty a balance of wet and dry food or is just giving wet OK?
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Re: Wet and dry food

my kitty has dry food in a bowl all the time.but i also give her half a pouch of wet food 4 breakfast,if i give 2 much wet food it gives her the runs.thats just what i do hope that helps.welcome 2 the forum
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Re: Wet and dry food

Yes, just wet is absolutely fine, in fact it's the best diet for a cat. Try to choose high meat content foods, e.g. Hi Life, Applaws, Natures Menu, Almo Nature etc. and maybe also some cooked or raw meats.
Dry food isn't necessary at all although many people prefer to leave some down for convenience.

This site gives excellent information on appropriate diets for cats:

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Re: Wet and dry food

As long as the wet food you give is complete, feeding only wet is better for your cat than feeding just dry or a combination. Look for wet food with as high % of meat as possible, but make sure it's complete and not complementary
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Re: Wet and dry food

my cats usually have dry,either pro plan house cat or RC indoor cat
i sometimes give them wet
i've tried them on several. Bozita is next as trying to get coleo to put some weight on!x
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Is it neccesary to give kitty a balance of wet and dry food or is just giving wet OK?
I agree with the comments about wet, a completely wet diet is far better than dry. If you add fresh cooked or raw to that even better. If you want a good way of helping keep teeth clean then try your cat on a raw chicken drumstick or wing. Chewing through all the sinue and bone will help keep his teeth and gums healthy.

If you want a reliable source of good quality wet foods, with a range far better than your local supermarket or pet store then Zooplus.co.uk is excellent.
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agree zooplus is great also ebay can be good at times x
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Re: Wet and dry food

my cat does get mince,fish n chicken when we have it as do the dogs.its not convinience 4 me as i am in all day.my vet said her diet was fine so that will suit me
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