Helping a Cat Stick to Wet Food
A 7-year-old neutered indoor male cat, Sigi, prefers kibble over canned food. He maintains a healthy weight, so his diet is already balanced. Wet food offers more moisture and fewer calories per gram, which can be useful for indoor cats that need fewer calories. To keep Sigi’s portions controlled, measure his daily kibble and limit treats to no more than 10% of his daily allowance. Because he eats mainly dry food, encouraging water intake is important. Providing several water bowls in different spots, using ceramic or stainless-steel bowls, and adding a moving-water fountain can help. If you want to increase wet food, try warming a small amount to boost aroma, or offer a nutritionally complete fresh food made for cats. Never withhold his preferred food for several days, as that can cause serious health problems such as hepatic lipidosis.
Key takeaways
- Sigi’s weight is healthy, so his current diet is adequate.
- Wet food gives more moisture and fewer calories per gram.
- Measure kibble portions and keep treats under 10% of daily calories.
- Multiple water sources, ceramic or stainless-steel bowls, and a fountain encourage drinking.
- Warm canned food or try fresh cat food to make wet food more appealing.
- Avoid withholding food to prevent hepatic lipidosis.
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Originally reported by Catster. Read the full article.
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