{"id":20770,"date":"2025-09-27T22:22:08","date_gmt":"2025-09-27T22:22:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cats.com\/?p=20770"},"modified":"2025-09-27T22:22:08","modified_gmt":"2025-09-27T22:22:08","slug":"wet-vs-dry-cat-food","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cats.com\/wet-vs-dry-cat-food","title":{"rendered":"Wet vs. Dry Cat Food: What&#8217;s Better for Cats?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_90588\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-90588\" class=\"size-full wp-image-90588\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Wet-vs-Dry-Cat-Food-3.jpg\" alt=\"Wet vs Dry Cat Food\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Wet-vs-Dry-Cat-Food-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Wet-vs-Dry-Cat-Food-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Wet-vs-Dry-Cat-Food-3-624x416.jpg 624w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Wet-vs-Dry-Cat-Food-3-540x360.jpg 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-90588\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kirsten McCarthy \/ Cats.com<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"toc\"><span class=\"toc-title\">In This Article<\/span><ul class=\"toc-items\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#is-wet-or-dry-food-better-for-cats\" data-title=\"Is Wet or Dry Food Better for Cats?\">Is Wet or Dry Food Better for Cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#dry-cat-food-pros-and-cons\" data-title=\"Dry Cat Food Pros and Cons\">Dry Cat Food Pros and Cons<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#wet-cat-food-pros-and-cons\" data-title=\"Wet Cat Food Pros and Cons\">Wet Cat Food Pros and Cons<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#mixing-wet-and-dry-cat-food-the-best-of-both-worlds\" data-title=\"Mixing Wet and Dry Cat Food: The Best of Both Worlds\">Mixing Wet and Dry Cat Food<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#frequently-asked-questions\" data-title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>    <script>\r\n        document.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function(event) {\r\n            let links = jQuery('.toc ul.toc-items li a');\r\n\r\n            let htmlspecialchars = function (text) {\r\n                var map = {\r\n                    '&': '&amp;',\r\n                    '<': '&lt;',\r\n                    '>': '&gt;',\r\n                    '\"': '&quot;',\r\n                    '\u201c': '&quot;',\r\n                    '\u201d': '&quot;',\r\n                    \"'\": '&#039;',\r\n                    \"\u2019\": '&#039;'\r\n                };\r\n\r\n                return text.replace(\/[&<>\"\u201c\u201d']\/g, function(m) { return map[m]; 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The answer is not black and white. Both types of cat food have upsides and downsides. In this article on wet versus dry cat food, we\u2019ll go over all of the pros and cons to help you decide which is best for your cat.<\/p>\n<p>Whether the food is dry or wet, look for foods that meet AAFCO standards. All commercial cat foods\u2014whether dry or wet\u2014provide all the nutrition cats need, as long as the food meets the standards established by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aafco.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Association of American Feed Control Officials<\/a> (AAFCO). The AAFCO label on a bag of cat food indicates that the food is nutritionally complete and balanced for the cat\u2019s life stage.<\/p>\n<p>The life stages include adult, kitten, pregnant and lactating females, and all life stages (any cat of any age).<\/p>\n<h2>Is Wet or Dry Food Better for Cats?<\/h2>\n<p>In theory, it shouldn\u2019t matter if a cat eats\u00a0dry food\u00a0or\u00a0wet food, but each type has its benefits and drawbacks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/best-dry-cat-food\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The 10 Healthy Best Dry Cat Foods<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" data-cliversesrc=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gxjGvinL22c\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Dry\u00a0cat food, also known as\u00a0dry\u00a0kibble, is a highly processed, shelf-stable food.\u00a0Dry\u00a0cat food\u00a0is good for a long time (sometimes a year or longer) in the original sealed bag. Look for a \u201cbest by\u201d or \u201cuse by\u201d date on the bag to find out if an unopened bag is still fresh.<\/p>\n<p>Once opened, it\u2019s best to use\u00a0dry\u00a0cat food\u00a0within about six weeks. Although you might be tempted to transfer your\u00a0dry\u00a0cat food\u00a0into a plastic container, it\u2019s best to keep it in the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hillspet.com\/pet-care\/nutrition-feeding\/cat-and-dog-food-storage-tips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">original bag<\/a>, which has a special liner designed to maximize the freshness of the food. Fold the top of the bag down all the way, squeezing out as much air as you can, and clip it closed, then store the bag in a cool, dry place.<\/p>\n<p>Wet\u00a0cat food, also known as\u00a0canned\u00a0food, is generally less processed than\u00a0dry\u00a0cat food, but also very shelf-stable. Unopened cans, trays, and pouches of\u00a0wet\u00a0cat food\u00a0last a long time, usually several years.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/reviews\/best-canned-cat-food\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The 10 Best Canned, Soft, &amp; Wet Cat Foods of 2024<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As with dry food, look for a \u201cbest by\u201d or \u201cuse by\u201d date on the can, tray, or pouch to determine if unopened wet cat food is still good. Once opened, wet cat food is highly perishable. Wet food can be left out for only a few hours before it will spoil, and leftovers must be refrigerated. Use wet cat food within five to seven days\u00a0of opening it.<\/p>\n<h2>Dry Cat Food Pros and Cons<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_20773\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20773\" class=\"wp-image-20773 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Kirkland-Signature-Maintenance-Cat-Chicken-Rice-Formula-20.jpg\" alt=\"Orange and white cat eating dry food\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-20773\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dry cat food is convenient to store, easy to serve, and nutrient-dense. Kirsten McCarthy \/ Cats.com<\/p><\/div>\n<p>On the flip side, compared with\u00a0wet\u00a0cat food,\u00a0dry\u00a0cat food\u00a0is usually higher in carbohydrates and has less protein (especially\u00a0animal protein). Although cats can digest and absorb beneficial nutrients from carbohydrates, cats have no minimum\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5753635\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">nutritional requirement<\/a>\u00a0for carbohydrates.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/cats-are-obligate-carnivores\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cats are\u00a0obligate carnivores<\/a>, meaning that they require\u00a0animal protein\u00a0in their diet. Wild cats eat very little\u00a0carbs, if any, as their diet consists mainly of eating small prey animals.<\/p>\n<p>These small prey animals have high amounts of protein and moderate amounts of fat.\u00a0Dry\u00a0cat food\u00a0is a less natural type of diet for cats, although domestic cats have evolved to live and thrive on\u00a0dry\u00a0cat foods.<\/p>\n<p>Although you may have heard that\u00a0dry food\u00a0is better for your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/cat-teeth-cleaning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cat\u2019s teeth<\/a>\u00a0because it scrapes the teeth clean, this is generally untrue for several reasons. For example, the\u00a0kibble\u00a0is so small that it crumbles easily in a cat\u2019s mouth. Also, cats swallow rather than chew their food, so they\u2019re not munching on\u00a0dry food.<\/p>\n<p>In general,\u00a0dry\u00a0cat food\u00a0is no better for your\u00a0cat\u2019s teeth\u00a0than\u00a0wet food, and it no more keeps a\u00a0cat\u2019s teeth\u00a0clean than eating crackers or cereal would keep your teeth clean.<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.71429; margin-bottom: 1.71429rem;\"><strong>Read More:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/best-dental-cat-treats\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Dental Cat Treats<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.71429; margin-bottom: 1.71429rem;\">However, some dry cat foods have been specially developed to help remove tartar from a cat\u2019s teeth. These special\u00a0dental health\u00a0foods, which have received the seal of acceptance from the Veterinary Oral Health Council (VOHC), include these listed here:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/chewy.sjv.io\/c\/1397719\/3054490\/32975?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.chewy.com%2Fhills-prescription-diet-td-dental%2Fdp%2F54578\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">Hill\u2019s Prescription Diet Feline t\/d<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/chewy.sjv.io\/c\/1397719\/3054490\/32975?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.chewy.com%2Fhills-science-diet-adult-oral-care%2Fdp%2F30000\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">Hill\u2019s Science Diet Oral Care for Cats<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hillspet.com\/cat-food\/sd-feline-adult-oral-care-dry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hill\u2019s Healthy Advantage Oral+ for Cats<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/chewy.sjv.io\/c\/1397719\/3054490\/32975?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.chewy.com%2Fpurina-pro-plan-veterinary-diets-dh%2Fdp%2F49843\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets DH Feline Formula<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/chewy.sjv.io\/c\/1397719\/3054490\/32975?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.chewy.com%2Froyal-canin-veterinary-diet-dental%2Fdp%2F29888\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">Royal Canin Feline Dental Diet<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A big plus of\u00a0dry food\u00a0is that you can keep it out all day. This is great for cats that like to nibble throughout the day. However, cats don&#8217;t exactly have a sense of\u00a0portion control, so free-choice feeding can easily add on extra pounds. <a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/cat-obesity-chart\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cats that are overweight<\/a> should not have their\u00a0dry food\u00a0left out all day.<\/p>\n<h3>Dry\u00a0Cat Food\u00a0Pros<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"pro\">\n<li>Affordable<\/li>\n<li>Long\u00a0shelf life<\/li>\n<li>Convenient (easy to serve and can be left out)<\/li>\n<li>More energy-dense than\u00a0wet food<\/li>\n<li>Many cats love the crunch and taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Dry\u00a0Cat Food\u00a0Cons<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"con\">\n<li>Lower\u00a0water content\u00a0than\u00a0wet food<\/li>\n<li>Contains less protein, especially animal protein, than most wet foods<\/li>\n<li>Contains more carbohydrates than\u00a0wet foods<\/li>\n<li>May be difficult for cats with dental issues or missing teeth<\/li>\n<li>Cats may overeat if the food stays in the bowl all day<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"p1\">Wet Cat Food Pros and Cons<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_20774\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20774\" class=\"wp-image-20774 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Wellness-Core-Turkey-Chicken-Liver-Recipe-Kitten-Smooth-Classic-Pate-23.jpg\" alt=\"Orange tabby cat eating wet food\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-20774\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wet cat food offers many health benefits, including high water content and more protein than dry cat food. Kirsten McCarthy \/ Cats.com<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Because of extra water content, wet food is great for cats that need to increase their water intake, such as cats with <a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/urinary-tract-infection-in-cats\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">urinary tract disease<\/a> like <a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/kidney-failure-in-cats\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">kidney disease<\/a>, urinary crystals, or <a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/feline-idiopathic-cystitis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cystitis<\/a> (inflammation of the bladder). Low-carbohydrate diets are sometimes recommended for diabetic cats, and wet cat food generally meets that requirement.<\/p>\n<p>Wet\u00a0cat food\u00a0also contains more protein than\u00a0dry\u00a0cat food, especially\u00a0animal protein. Cats, being\u00a0obligate carnivores, are made to consume and digest high amounts of\u00a0animal protein, moderate amounts of fat, and minimal amounts of carbohydrates.\u00a0Wet food\u00a0checks all of those boxes nicely.<\/p>\n<p>Many cats love the taste of wet food, especially picky eaters and older cats. Older cats\u00a0with dental problems benefit from the soft texture of\u00a0wet food.<\/p>\n<p>One of the biggest disadvantages of wet cat food is cost. Even though wet cat food\u2019s high moisture content is a good thing, all that extra water weight makes the food less nutrient-dense. So, you have to buy and feed more wet food to make sure your cat gets all of the nutrients they need. Also, ounce for ounce, wet food costs more than dry food.<\/p>\n<p>Another downside of\u00a0wet food\u00a0is that it\u2019s quickly perishable. You have to pick up your\u00a0cat\u2019s food\u00a0after a few hours or it will spoil. This can be hard for cats that prefer to nibble throughout the day, especially if you\u2019re not home and can\u2019t feed three or four small meals a day.<\/p>\n<p>Leftovers must be promptly refrigerated. When stored in the fridge in an airtight container, some commercial food companies state that opened canned food might last as long as five to seven days. However, it&#8217;s best to use up <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vet.cornell.edu\/departments-centers-and-institutes\/cornell-feline-health-center\/health-information\/feline-health-topics\/feeding-your-cat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">leftover wet food<\/a> within 72 hours, so stay on top of what\u2019s left in the fridge. Marking the date on the can of food can help you do that.<\/p>\n<h3>Wet\u00a0Cat Food\u00a0Pros<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"pro\">\n<li>Higher water content than dry food<\/li>\n<li>More protein, especially animal protein, than most dry food<\/li>\n<li>Fewer carbohydrates than dry food<\/li>\n<li>Long shelf life when unopened<\/li>\n<li>Very good flavor<\/li>\n<li>Good for cats with dental issues or missing teeth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Wet\u00a0Cat Food\u00a0Cons<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"con\">\n<li>Expensive<\/li>\n<li>Less energy-dense than dry food<\/li>\n<li>Quickly perishable once opened (must be refrigerated)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-67187 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Wet-vs.-Dry-Cat-Food_-Whats-Better-For-Cats-1.png\" alt=\"Wet vs. Dry Cat Food_ What\u2019s Better For Cats\" width=\"635\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Wet-vs.-Dry-Cat-Food_-Whats-Better-For-Cats-1.png 635w, https:\/\/cats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Wet-vs.-Dry-Cat-Food_-Whats-Better-For-Cats-1-624x1179.png 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 635px) 100vw, 635px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\">Mixing Wet and Dry Cat Food: The Best of Both Worlds<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re torn about whether to feed your cat\u00a0dry food\u00a0or\u00a0wet food, consider offering both. You might serve one meal of\u00a0dry food\u00a0in the morning before you leave for work, then offer\u00a0wet food\u00a0in the evening once you return home. Or, if your cat tends to eat her food all at once, mix the two types together. Any amount of\u00a0wet food\u00a0can boost your cat\u2019s overall diet with extra water and protein.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a kitten, offer dry and\u00a0wet food\u00a0early on. Cats usually develop preferences for taste and texture early in kittenhood. If your kitten eats only\u00a0dry food, she might turn her nose up at\u00a0wet food\u00a0in the future (and vice versa).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/best-kitten-food\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The 10 Best Kitten Foods of 2024<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For all cats, always offer plenty of fresh,\u00a0clean water.<\/p>\n<p>Ask your veterinarian for advice if you are still wondering about the best food for your cat, especially if your cat has specific health issues like <a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/kidney-failure-in-cats\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">kidney failure<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/cats.com\/feline-diabetes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">diabetes<\/a>.<\/p>\n            <style>\n                .cliverse-post-faq h3{\n                    position: relative;\n                    background: #FFFFFF;\n                    box-shadow: 0px 9px 26px rgba(198, 198, 198, 0.25);\n                    border-radius: 15px;\n                    padding: 24px 110px 24px 110px;\n                    margin-bottom: 30px;\n                    transition: all 0.4s ease;\n\n                    font-weight: 700!important;\n                    font-size: 20px!important;\n                    line-height: 105.8%!important;\n                    color: #373737;\n                    cursor: pointer;\n                }\n                .cliverse-post-faq h3.active{\n                    background: #EDF1F7;\n                }\n                .cliverse-post-faq h3 .question-angle{\n                    display: flex;\n                    width: 24px;\n                    height: 24px;\n                    justify-content: center;\n                    align-items: center;\n                    position: absolute;\n                    top: calc(50% - 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This label indicates that the food is nutritionally complete and balanced for the cat\u2019s life stage (the life stages include maintenance for an adult cat, kitten and pregnant\/lactating females, or all life stages).<\/p>\n<p>However, wet cat food does provide the benefits of extra water and protein in a cat\u2019s diet, so it's beneficial to feed wet food every day if you can.<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n                        <h3 itemprop=\"name\">\n                            <div class=\"question-mark\">\n                                <svg width=\"42\" height=\"42\" viewBox=\"0 0 42 42\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                                    <path d=\"M23.3438 31.1562C23.3438 31.6198 23.2063 32.0729 22.9488 32.4584C22.6912 32.8438 22.3252 33.1442 21.8969 33.3216C21.4687 33.499 20.9974 33.5454 20.5428 33.455C20.0881 33.3645 19.6705 33.1413 19.3427 32.8135C19.0149 32.4858 18.7917 32.0681 18.7013 31.6135C18.6109 31.1588 18.6573 30.6876 18.8347 30.2593C19.0121 29.8311 19.3125 29.465 19.6979 29.2075C20.0833 28.95 20.5365 28.8125 21 28.8125C21.6216 28.8125 22.2178 29.0594 22.6573 29.499C23.0968 29.9385 23.3438 30.5346 23.3438 31.1562ZM21 10.0625C16.6914 10.0625 13.1875 13.2168 13.1875 17.0938V17.875C13.1875 18.2894 13.3521 18.6868 13.6452 18.9799C13.9382 19.2729 14.3356 19.4375 14.75 19.4375C15.1644 19.4375 15.5618 19.2729 15.8549 18.9799C16.1479 18.6868 16.3125 18.2894 16.3125 17.875V17.0938C16.3125 14.9453 18.416 13.1875 21 13.1875C23.584 13.1875 25.6875 14.9453 25.6875 17.0938C25.6875 19.2422 23.584 21 21 21C20.5856 21 20.1882 21.1646 19.8952 21.4576C19.6021 21.7507 19.4375 22.1481 19.4375 22.5625V24.125C19.4375 24.5394 19.6021 24.9368 19.8952 25.2299C20.1882 25.5229 20.5856 25.6875 21 25.6875C21.4144 25.6875 21.8118 25.5229 22.1049 25.2299C22.3979 24.9368 22.5625 24.5394 22.5625 24.125V23.9844C26.125 23.3301 28.8125 20.4883 28.8125 17.0938C28.8125 13.2168 25.3086 10.0625 21 10.0625ZM41.3125 21C41.3125 25.0174 40.1212 28.9446 37.8892 32.285C35.6573 35.6254 32.4849 38.2289 28.7733 39.7663C25.0616 41.3037 20.9775 41.706 17.0372 40.9222C13.097 40.1384 9.47766 38.2039 6.6369 35.3631C3.79615 32.5224 1.86157 28.903 1.07781 24.9628C0.294046 21.0225 0.696301 16.9384 2.23371 13.2267C3.77111 9.51512 6.37462 6.34274 9.71499 4.11077C13.0554 1.87881 16.9826 0.6875 21 0.6875C26.3855 0.693187 31.5487 2.83507 35.3568 6.64317C39.1649 10.4513 41.3068 15.6145 41.3125 21ZM38.1875 21C38.1875 17.6006 37.1795 14.2776 35.2909 11.4511C33.4023 8.62467 30.718 6.4217 27.5774 5.12082C24.4368 3.81994 20.9809 3.47957 17.6469 4.14275C14.3128 4.80594 11.2503 6.44289 8.84661 8.8466C6.4429 11.2503 4.80595 14.3128 4.14276 17.6469C3.47958 20.9809 3.81995 24.4368 5.12083 27.5774C6.42171 30.718 8.62468 33.4023 11.4511 35.2909C14.2776 37.1795 17.6006 38.1875 21 38.1875C25.5568 38.1823 29.9255 36.3699 33.1477 33.1477C36.3699 29.9255 38.1823 25.5568 38.1875 21Z\" fill=\"#828FA1\"\/>\n                                <\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                            Can cats live on dry food only?                            <div class=\"question-angle\">\n                                <svg width=\"35\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 35 20\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M34.1269 0.504921C35.1752 1.25869 35.2967 2.58264 34.3981 3.46205L17.5 20L0.601898 3.46205C-0.296654 2.58264 -0.175251 1.25869 0.873062 0.504921C1.92138 -0.248853 3.49962 -0.147011 4.39817 0.732392L17.5 13.555L30.6018 0.732392C31.5004 -0.147011 33.0786 -0.248853 34.1269 0.504921Z\" fill=\"#828FA1\"\/>\n                                <\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/h3>\n                        <div itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" class=\"cliverse-post-faq-answer\">\n                            <div itemprop=\"text\">\n                                <p>Yes, as long as the pet food is high-quality and is labeled complete and balanced according to AAFCO standards.<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n                        <h3 itemprop=\"name\">\n                            <div class=\"question-mark\">\n                                <svg width=\"42\" height=\"42\" viewBox=\"0 0 42 42\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                                    <path d=\"M23.3438 31.1562C23.3438 31.6198 23.2063 32.0729 22.9488 32.4584C22.6912 32.8438 22.3252 33.1442 21.8969 33.3216C21.4687 33.499 20.9974 33.5454 20.5428 33.455C20.0881 33.3645 19.6705 33.1413 19.3427 32.8135C19.0149 32.4858 18.7917 32.0681 18.7013 31.6135C18.6109 31.1588 18.6573 30.6876 18.8347 30.2593C19.0121 29.8311 19.3125 29.465 19.6979 29.2075C20.0833 28.95 20.5365 28.8125 21 28.8125C21.6216 28.8125 22.2178 29.0594 22.6573 29.499C23.0968 29.9385 23.3438 30.5346 23.3438 31.1562ZM21 10.0625C16.6914 10.0625 13.1875 13.2168 13.1875 17.0938V17.875C13.1875 18.2894 13.3521 18.6868 13.6452 18.9799C13.9382 19.2729 14.3356 19.4375 14.75 19.4375C15.1644 19.4375 15.5618 19.2729 15.8549 18.9799C16.1479 18.6868 16.3125 18.2894 16.3125 17.875V17.0938C16.3125 14.9453 18.416 13.1875 21 13.1875C23.584 13.1875 25.6875 14.9453 25.6875 17.0938C25.6875 19.2422 23.584 21 21 21C20.5856 21 20.1882 21.1646 19.8952 21.4576C19.6021 21.7507 19.4375 22.1481 19.4375 22.5625V24.125C19.4375 24.5394 19.6021 24.9368 19.8952 25.2299C20.1882 25.5229 20.5856 25.6875 21 25.6875C21.4144 25.6875 21.8118 25.5229 22.1049 25.2299C22.3979 24.9368 22.5625 24.5394 22.5625 24.125V23.9844C26.125 23.3301 28.8125 20.4883 28.8125 17.0938C28.8125 13.2168 25.3086 10.0625 21 10.0625ZM41.3125 21C41.3125 25.0174 40.1212 28.9446 37.8892 32.285C35.6573 35.6254 32.4849 38.2289 28.7733 39.7663C25.0616 41.3037 20.9775 41.706 17.0372 40.9222C13.097 40.1384 9.47766 38.2039 6.6369 35.3631C3.79615 32.5224 1.86157 28.903 1.07781 24.9628C0.294046 21.0225 0.696301 16.9384 2.23371 13.2267C3.77111 9.51512 6.37462 6.34274 9.71499 4.11077C13.0554 1.87881 16.9826 0.6875 21 0.6875C26.3855 0.693187 31.5487 2.83507 35.3568 6.64317C39.1649 10.4513 41.3068 15.6145 41.3125 21ZM38.1875 21C38.1875 17.6006 37.1795 14.2776 35.2909 11.4511C33.4023 8.62467 30.718 6.4217 27.5774 5.12082C24.4368 3.81994 20.9809 3.47957 17.6469 4.14275C14.3128 4.80594 11.2503 6.44289 8.84661 8.8466C6.4429 11.2503 4.80595 14.3128 4.14276 17.6469C3.47958 20.9809 3.81995 24.4368 5.12083 27.5774C6.42171 30.718 8.62468 33.4023 11.4511 35.2909C14.2776 37.1795 17.6006 38.1875 21 38.1875C25.5568 38.1823 29.9255 36.3699 33.1477 33.1477C36.3699 29.9255 38.1823 25.5568 38.1875 21Z\" fill=\"#828FA1\"\/>\n                                <\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                            Should cats eat both wet and dry food?                            <div class=\"question-angle\">\n                                <svg width=\"35\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 35 20\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M34.1269 0.504921C35.1752 1.25869 35.2967 2.58264 34.3981 3.46205L17.5 20L0.601898 3.46205C-0.296654 2.58264 -0.175251 1.25869 0.873062 0.504921C1.92138 -0.248853 3.49962 -0.147011 4.39817 0.732392L17.5 13.555L30.6018 0.732392C31.5004 -0.147011 33.0786 -0.248853 34.1269 0.504921Z\" fill=\"#828FA1\"\/>\n                                <\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/h3>\n                        <div itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" class=\"cliverse-post-faq-answer\">\n                            <div itemprop=\"text\">\n                                <p>Because there are pros and cons to both wet and dry cat food, feeding both types of food may offer the best of both worlds: the extra water and protein from the wet food and the convenience of dry food.<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n                        <h3 itemprop=\"name\">\n                            <div class=\"question-mark\">\n                                <svg width=\"42\" height=\"42\" viewBox=\"0 0 42 42\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                                    <path d=\"M23.3438 31.1562C23.3438 31.6198 23.2063 32.0729 22.9488 32.4584C22.6912 32.8438 22.3252 33.1442 21.8969 33.3216C21.4687 33.499 20.9974 33.5454 20.5428 33.455C20.0881 33.3645 19.6705 33.1413 19.3427 32.8135C19.0149 32.4858 18.7917 32.0681 18.7013 31.6135C18.6109 31.1588 18.6573 30.6876 18.8347 30.2593C19.0121 29.8311 19.3125 29.465 19.6979 29.2075C20.0833 28.95 20.5365 28.8125 21 28.8125C21.6216 28.8125 22.2178 29.0594 22.6573 29.499C23.0968 29.9385 23.3438 30.5346 23.3438 31.1562ZM21 10.0625C16.6914 10.0625 13.1875 13.2168 13.1875 17.0938V17.875C13.1875 18.2894 13.3521 18.6868 13.6452 18.9799C13.9382 19.2729 14.3356 19.4375 14.75 19.4375C15.1644 19.4375 15.5618 19.2729 15.8549 18.9799C16.1479 18.6868 16.3125 18.2894 16.3125 17.875V17.0938C16.3125 14.9453 18.416 13.1875 21 13.1875C23.584 13.1875 25.6875 14.9453 25.6875 17.0938C25.6875 19.2422 23.584 21 21 21C20.5856 21 20.1882 21.1646 19.8952 21.4576C19.6021 21.7507 19.4375 22.1481 19.4375 22.5625V24.125C19.4375 24.5394 19.6021 24.9368 19.8952 25.2299C20.1882 25.5229 20.5856 25.6875 21 25.6875C21.4144 25.6875 21.8118 25.5229 22.1049 25.2299C22.3979 24.9368 22.5625 24.5394 22.5625 24.125V23.9844C26.125 23.3301 28.8125 20.4883 28.8125 17.0938C28.8125 13.2168 25.3086 10.0625 21 10.0625ZM41.3125 21C41.3125 25.0174 40.1212 28.9446 37.8892 32.285C35.6573 35.6254 32.4849 38.2289 28.7733 39.7663C25.0616 41.3037 20.9775 41.706 17.0372 40.9222C13.097 40.1384 9.47766 38.2039 6.6369 35.3631C3.79615 32.5224 1.86157 28.903 1.07781 24.9628C0.294046 21.0225 0.696301 16.9384 2.23371 13.2267C3.77111 9.51512 6.37462 6.34274 9.71499 4.11077C13.0554 1.87881 16.9826 0.6875 21 0.6875C26.3855 0.693187 31.5487 2.83507 35.3568 6.64317C39.1649 10.4513 41.3068 15.6145 41.3125 21ZM38.1875 21C38.1875 17.6006 37.1795 14.2776 35.2909 11.4511C33.4023 8.62467 30.718 6.4217 27.5774 5.12082C24.4368 3.81994 20.9809 3.47957 17.6469 4.14275C14.3128 4.80594 11.2503 6.44289 8.84661 8.8466C6.4429 11.2503 4.80595 14.3128 4.14276 17.6469C3.47958 20.9809 3.81995 24.4368 5.12083 27.5774C6.42171 30.718 8.62468 33.4023 11.4511 35.2909C14.2776 37.1795 17.6006 38.1875 21 38.1875C25.5568 38.1823 29.9255 36.3699 33.1477 33.1477C36.3699 29.9255 38.1823 25.5568 38.1875 21Z\" fill=\"#828FA1\"\/>\n                                <\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                            Is wet food bad for cats\u2019 teeth?                            <div class=\"question-angle\">\n                                <svg width=\"35\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 35 20\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M34.1269 0.504921C35.1752 1.25869 35.2967 2.58264 34.3981 3.46205L17.5 20L0.601898 3.46205C-0.296654 2.58264 -0.175251 1.25869 0.873062 0.504921C1.92138 -0.248853 3.49962 -0.147011 4.39817 0.732392L17.5 13.555L30.6018 0.732392C31.5004 -0.147011 33.0786 -0.248853 34.1269 0.504921Z\" fill=\"#828FA1\"\/>\n                                <\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/h3>\n                        <div itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" class=\"cliverse-post-faq-answer\">\n                            <div itemprop=\"text\">\n                                <p>The oft-told theory that dry food is better for a cat\u2019s teeth than wet food is mostly untrue. Dry cat food cleans a cat\u2019s teeth no better than crackers or cereal clean a human\u2019s teeth. Feeding a cat only wet food is not bad for the teeth. However, special dental diets that contain the Veterinary Oral Health Council (VOHC) seal have been proven to support dental health and keep the teeth cleaner. All cats should have their teeth brushed daily, or at least several times a week, with a pet-safe toothpaste and cleaned professionally by the veterinarian at least once a year.<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n\n            ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cat owners often ask the question, is dry or wet food better for cats? The answer is not black and white. 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