Twice a day is the golden rule. Most vets will give you a firm nod on that one. But, life happens, and cats are weird, so let’s dig deeper.
Think of it like this: your cat’s wild ancestor didn’t have a snack bar. They caught a mouse, ate it, and then napped. That’s the rhythm we’re mimicking.
Why Wet Food is Basically Magic
Wet food is 85% water. That’s a huge deal because cats are famously bad at drinking from a bowl. They’re like grumpy little camels who forget to hydrate.
Dehydration leads to nasty stuff like kidney disease or crystal problems. Nobody wants to pay for that vet bill, trust me. Wet food is basically a delicious, nutritious insurance policy.
Plus, it’s lower in carbs than kibble. And your cat is a carnivore, not a bag of chips. So yes, wet food is fantastic.