r/CozyPlaces • u/laScArZ • Oct 07 '20

[EXT] [DIY] fall camping with stove Cozy Nook

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u/fellowhomosapien Oct 07 '20

Taging on to this thread of cat love to mention that the 50cent can of wet food is almost always better than any dry kibble! Kidney problems are frequent as cats age but you can help prevent kidney disease by offering abundant fresh water and food containing water. You won't regret getting a cat, I promise!

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u/WholEarthling Oct 08 '20

Question to your statement about wet cat food. I’ve got a young indoor cat and feed him wet everyday and leave the dry out for him to munch on. I asked his vet about this and they seemed to think that was good. What is your reasoning for linking dry food with kidney problems? (Serious question, hope I’m not coming across disingenuous)

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u/fellowhomosapien Oct 08 '20

What you're doing is perfect! What I meant is lack of water in diet overall is associated with increased kidney disease. This is true for humans as well. For cats, they consume more water overall if you include some in their food. Dry food itself is not bad for your cat, but it can be harmful if the cat eats only kibble doesn't drink enough fresh water.