Do my cat and dog need wet food for moisture, or is dry kibble enough?

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Hi, I heard that cats should be fed at least a partial diet of canned food since they need the moisture in their diet. is this true? And does this same concept apply to dogs? My dog currently eats a diet of kibble. Are dogs like cats in that they need more moistire in their diet or can they do well on just kibble alone? Thanks!

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

It is ideal for a cat to have plenty of moisture in their diet, but as long as they are drinking enough water, they can be fine on just a dry food diet. I feed my cats only dry food, and they have a water fountain which encourages them to drink plenty of water, and I don't have any issues with their health. The same goes for dogs, as long as they are drinking plenty of water, dry kibble is fine. The concern about adding more moisture in the diet is when there are urinary problems. Then wet food should be fed.

Do my cat and dog need wet food for moisture, or is dry kibble enough?

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