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My cat won't eat wet food. Can she still be healthy on dry kibble?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | neutered | 6 years and 3 months old | 25 lbs

Cat does not eat any Wet Food

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Published on May 20th, 2017

Cats do not have to eat canned, or wet food, as long as they have access to a high-quality dry cat kibble. Some cats do not care for canned food, and have individual food preferences, just like people do.

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