Do you feed your cat canned or dry food?

Mainly canned food and raw. VERY little dry (just a few pieces on top of the canned food). We've had 2 cats that had UTI issues (one died) and so no one gets dry any more.

Canned and raw are far better for the health of your cat. Dry leads to UTI problems, obesity, early liver/kidney problems in many cats now - not even the premium brands are that good for your cat.

They get a new can of food every day - I vary the brand and kind (chicken, turkey, beef).

Canned only. It's healthier for them, as cats were made to eat raw meat, not dry carbohydrate filled kibbles. An all dry diet is linked to feline disorders as obesity, constipation, diabetes, urinary tract disorders and kidney disease. Dry food is a false economy - the money you save by feeding cheap dry foods will be more than eaten up when your cat gets a urinary blockage and requires an emergency vet visit. Read about proper feeding of your little carnivore here - it was written by a vet who has actually researched feline nutrition: http://www.catinfo.org/. Pay special attention to the section titled "but my cat does just fine on dry food". My own vet recommends canned only - she calls the dry food eaters "dry food junkies" and does not recommend it other than as a treat.

Both wet AND dry. Wet is given in the morning and evenings,a small amount of dry is on offer for her to munch on through the day if still hungry. She's my parents cat so just feed her what they buy her. I don't know their reasoning.

I feed raw to all of mine except one picky eater who gets canned. I don't feed kibble to my cats because it's not good for them. Its been linked to a number of health issues, some which are serious, and it does nothing to clean their teeth, so I see no good reason to feed it. Cats are obligate carnivores that need a diet rich in animal protein, moisture, and low in carbs. Kibble is literally none of those things. Too many fillers have to be added to kibble to make it keep its shape.

Wet food is better than dry for all cats. The higher moisture content helps prevent a whole score of dehydration related problems, including urinary crystals and kidney stones. Also, wet food tends to be significantly lower in carbohydrates than dry foods, and is less likely to include wheat, corn, and rice. High carb food with grain fillers is linked to diabetes and other problems. Cats just aren't meant to live on dry "cereal".

BFF is a good wet food, but as another poster noted, the primary protein source is fish. Fish used in the cat food industry has lower standards than fish for human consumption, and getting too much of it can expose your cat to higher-than-healthy levels of phosphorus, magnesium, mercury, and toxins. Instead of feeding an all seafood diet, consider feeding BFF in rotation with other high quality, fish-free wet foods. The same company (Weruva) that makes BFF makes another food under the name "Cats in the Kitchen". This line includes numerous several fish-free options.

Unless your cat is diabetic, supplementing the wet food with dry food snacks or treats probably won't hurt. However, some pet owners find that their cat becomes hooked on the dry food and won't eat the healthier wet food as a result. If you notice that trend, you might phase out the dry food.

I personally would steer clear of the "Chicken Soup" brand dry food. While it isn't a low quality food, it has a lot of plant-based fillers: barley, rice, potatoes, oatmeal, and millet. Those aren't natural substances for a cat to eat, and several of them could eventually cause allergies/skin conditions that would be hard to pinpoint.
You might consider Evo Kitten, Orijen Kitten, Merrick Puurfect Bistro, or Blue Buffalo Wilderness Kitten as an alternative.

Your twice-daily feeding schedule is great. It is good for cats and kittens to have a predictable routine when it comes to eating. You might rethink the milk treat. Cats have trouble processing lactose, so the milk could be giving her stomach cramps hours later, even if it isn't causing diarrhea or other obvious problems. Because it would be hard for your kitten to tell you if she is uncomfortable, best practice could be to avoid a known irritant. A lactose free milk would be a possible replacement.

And, I'm sure you know this but it bears mentioning just in case: be sure your kitten has access to clean water at all times. Congrats on the new kitten; she's lucky to have found someone who cares so much about meeting her needs!

I feed only canned as my cat is NOT a water drinker. When I tried dry, he got very constipated. Right now we are dealing with pancreatitis, so the higher the meat percentage, the better. Canned is more expensive than dry...unless I add the vet bill...LOL.

Wet food is better all around.

If I was rich, I'd feed my cat Canned food all the time. Its better for them.
I give him canned when I feel special, or when I get paid.
Sometimes I mix his food.
Overall, I mostly feed him Dry. They don't mind.
I even make his food from scratch sometimes.
:)

My brother's cat can only eat soft food because it's old and toothless

i feed my two cats dry food and once a week they get a half a can of wet food each as a treat

canned. better for their gi tract and provides more moisture which they sometimes are short on.

We feed Cammy wet food.

I give them dry food on the weekdays and canned foods in the weekends

I feed her dry, thats all she will eat.
She likes the crunchy texture. She is very picky about the foods she will and won't eat. She will eat human food all day long but won't eat most cat food. She won't even touch wet food, so I have to go with dry. I have a cat fountain for her though so she gets enough water.

Dry food because it is cheaper and comes in a bigger bag so it lasts longer!
But cats love canned food, you could mix the both!!!

I feed dry most of the time,one of my cats has urinary problems so we get her a special kind of food, mix it with canned.. its all what the vet suggested, she does okay with it.

I'm not made out of money but if I could I would get them more wet food since I think its better for them..

Dry -it doesn't upset their guts, they like it, it lasts well (both in their bowl and in the food storage bin), I see them at their water bowl numerous times a day - I do sometimes add water to it and they seem to like that. I'm not opoosed to giving wet food but we've never had an issue with dry (my old cat ate the same, my dog and my old dog ate the same brand (the dog version though) and now my 2 current cats)
We did get some freebie pouches which they are nuts for - I may get some every couple of months as a treat

Dry

Dry

Dry food for most time.

Dry

I feed my cat dry food.

both. but canned food makes them fart! (:

I would give it canned food. A reason it would make their fur soft and silky, which dry food doesn't.

I feed my cats a dry diet because it keeps their teeth cleaner.

Mixture of canned and dry food.

both. canned food for meals. dry food as a treat.

Dry; I was advised by my veterinarian that feeding my cat so much wet food was causing her teeth to decay! She is only 6 months old, but he estimated she was 2+ years.

A lot depends on your pets age.........food changes as they grow.......find good food with more meats in it.
good luck Usually use dry food..........

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Canned is for the morning & bedtime meals & I measure out a quarter cup of dry to leave out during the day. This is for 2 cats.

dry food

Dry. I tried the canned kind and he sort of got sick.

Dri

dry

Both,no reason why

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4J5tO8UIus

Dry

Mainly dry but canned/ wet food is really important because it helps the digestion and urinary tract aswell as their coat. It's important they have moisture in their diet (other then water)

Cats need both.