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14-01-2011, 04:46 PM   #1

Food - wet, dry or mixed?


Just looking for some advice, as I will be introducing some little uns into my household soon I am curious as to people's opinions as to what to feed their kittens (they would be at least 10 weeks old).

I have read peoples opinions on general forums and they seem fairly 50 50 about it but thought I would get a more expert opinion here.

Thanks in advance.



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14-01-2011, 05:15 PM   #2

Re: Food - wet, dry or mixed?


I would prefer to feed mine wet .... but they don't eat it! Or rather they lick the gravy but don't eat the meat and rather than starve the poor itty kitties, they have dry. I do offer them meat and keep trying though.



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14-01-2011, 05:19 PM   #3

Re: Food - wet, dry or mixed?


My boys are fed both wet and dry.....they always have a dish of dry food avaliable, and get wet food in the evenings...



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14-01-2011, 05:52 PM   #4

Re: Food - wet, dry or mixed?


Mine get wet only. They used to just lick the gravy/jelly off until I got some food they like - Sheba, Natures Menu - higher meat ratio. Now they eat it all up.

I dont feed dry at all as one of my cats is prone to cystitis.



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14-01-2011, 06:46 PM   #5

Re: Food - wet, dry or mixed?


I'm the same ~ mixture of wet & dry. Dry food is always available at 2 different feeding stations (I have 2 cats & if you are getting several cats, then I'd recommend a few stations as they grow up). My feeding stations are above ground level as cats feel safer higher up (& I have 2 labradors!!).

My cats get wet food morning & evening too, either pouches of commercial cat food, or tuna in water, or some chicken, or cooked coley fish, some raw minced meat, ~ as much variety as I can get away with really, while making sure they stay healthy.

Fresh water should ALWAYS be available, preferably at several different places, but these don't have to be the same places as the food ~ cats are quite capable & used to, finding food in one place & water in another.

Best of luck with the new additions to your family



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14-01-2011, 06:51 PM   #6

Re: Food - wet, dry or mixed?


Thanks everyone. I was going to ask about the use of raw meat etc, seems like a good idea.
I was thinking of getting a couple of water bowls and a fountain too, they seem quite good value and all the cats I know love drinking dripping or flowing water from the taps.



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14-01-2011, 06:52 PM   #7

Re: Food - wet, dry or mixed?


Mixture here too.

Mine are just 6 months so they have a wet meal morning, mid afternoon and evening (try to do it every 8 hours)

They have ad lib dry in a bowl where they can browse at their leisure.

I have a cat-it water fountain that they either drink from or play in depending on how thirsty they are!



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14-01-2011, 07:17 PM   #8

Re: Food - wet, dry or mixed?


All wet here!! I think since they will still be quite young you should get them used to wet as early as possible so it'll be easier going for you.
I used to feed dry but after reading up I decided to switch.
HIGHLY reccomend this book:
Your Cat: Simple New Secrets to a Longer, Stronger Life, by Elizabeth Hodgkins D.V.M
and maybe poke around at this link:
http://www.catinfo.org/
Good luck!!!



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14-01-2011, 07:34 PM   #9

Re: Food - wet, dry or mixed?


Wet wet wet all the way here. Mainly due to my experiences of kidney disease and cystitis, to name a few of the things dry food diets contribute to.



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14-01-2011, 08:33 PM   #10

Re: Food - wet, dry or mixed?


i feed a mixture of both, always have. pip is only 5months so he gets wet food 3 times a day and there is always dry food and fresh water available for him



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