For most healthy adult cats, feeding wet food once or twice a day is ideal. But if you’re only giving kibble, you’re basically asking your cat to drink water like a camel—except they won’t. Ever notice how they ignore that fancy water fountain you bought? Yeah, that’s why wet food matters.
Kittens vs. Seniors: The Wet Food Divide
Kittens are tiny tornadoes of energy, and they need more moisture and protein to fuel their chaos. Feeding them wet food three to four times a day helps with growth and keeps them hydrated. On the flip side, senior cats often have dental issues or kidney concerns—so wet food becomes their lifeline (literally).
If your cat is a grumpy old soul with bad teeth, please don’t make them crunch kibble like a sad game of dental roulette. Switch to wet food twice daily, and they’ll probably forgive you for that time you gave them a bath. Probably.