First. Dehydration
Pay attention to whether your cat suffers from dehydration or urinary problems. One of the best reasons for deciding to supplement the cat’s diet with wet food is due to the much higher water content in canned cat food. If your cat is prone to dehydration or urinary tract infections, this is a great way to ensure that your cat gets more water into its diet.
Some common signs of dehydration in cats are shortness of breath, sagging eyes, loss of appetite, dry mouth and sluggishness. Symptoms of a urinary tract infection include frequent attempts to urinate, urination outside the litter box or blood. If you suspect that the cat suffers from these problems, you should immediately send it to your veterinarian for a health check.
Weight
Watch your cat’s weight. If the cat is struggling with weight problems, it may be time to change the cat’s diet to a diet of wet food. Canned food contains about 80% water.
If your cat is underweight or picky, wet food can encourage her to eat more. In addition, if your cat is overweight and eats dry food, switching to wet food can help with a forced change in the way you feed. Many cats that eat dry cat food are freely fed, i.e. eat whenever they want and as much as they want until they are satiated, and not the amount measured every day, which is regulated by their owner. Wet cat food should be given in smaller quantities several times a day, as food spoils if it is left for too long. Also, a packet of canned food is easy to ration.
Consultation with a veterinarian
Consult your veterinarian. If you can’t decide whether to feed your cat only wet food or not, ask your vet about it. Your vet can examine your cat, view their health records, and discuss the best options with you. They can tell you if your cat has any special health needs that should be taken into account. If your vet diagnoses your cat with a dental problem, wet food may be the right choice because it’s easier for your cat to chew it.
Choosing wet food for a cat can be difficult. There are so many factors to consider – your cat’s overall health needs, various brands and products, and even wet food diets versus dry food benefits. However, after a little research, you can psurize the perfect type of wet food that is suitable specifically for your pet.
