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Should be all wet if you can. It's healthier for them.
My guy loves the dehydrated stuff but won't eat it with water, so i mix it with raw kangaroo meat (which he also loves).
Picky little spoiled fucker won't eat anything cheaper.
Wow really? I always figured wet food was considered a treat only. I have some reading to do!
A mix of both is better for their teeth. Wet is good for hydration (which cats are bad at), whereas dry is good for teeth. I know some cats who have lost teeth, but my 7/yo has extremely healthy ones and we've never had to do any sort of dentistry
We give her wet & dry together, twice a day and a handful of "Feline Greenie" treats throughout the day which allegedly help with dental hygiene. I have no reason to doubt so far!
We're really fortunate that our cat loves to gnosh on toys that will scrape her teeth; she's on an all wet diet to help with bowel issues. Of course I still toss her a few greenies treats every other night because she goes nuts for them and it can't hurt.
My dad was a veterinarian for 30 years and always recommended dry cat food. He doesn't have a cat any more, and I doubt that he has kept up with the latest research, so it's possible this is outdated.