Is dry food enough for my cat's nutrition, or should I add other foods?

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My siamese cat loves to eat dry food. I'm worried that it will be not enough for her. What are other kinds of food should I give her to have proper nutrition? Thank you. Pet's info: Cat | Siamese | Female | spayed | 3 years and 9 months old | 6.6 lbs

Kevin Sanada, DVM · Accepted Answer

If she is eating the recommended amount as per the bag of food, then she is getting enough. It often appears like a small amount, but they really don't need that much. Cats are obligate carnivores, so if she is not eating enough of the dry food, then it's good to feed a variety of meats and organs (like liver, kidney, gizzard, etc.). Avoid feeding only one source of meat (i.e. tuna), or she can develop a dietary deficiency. However, if she is eating enough of the dry food, then it's best to just stick with that, because it is already nutritionally balanced and overfeeding can lead to obesity and in-turn illnesses associated with obesity. I hope that helps and Sanjee is well.

Is dry food enough for my cat's nutrition, or should I add other foods?

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