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My cat drinks lots of water with dry food. Are toppers enough protein?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | spayed | 7 months and 9 days old | 4.4 lbs

Is it normal that she drinks alot of water she mainly eats dry food I try to make her eat wet food but she doesnt like it I thought of buying her the food toppers would that be enough protien in the food toppers and if she eats dry food too

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Answered By Ana M, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 21st, 2019

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Rose. If she is eating a nutritionally balanced kitten food, it is ok that she only eats dry food. A proper food will be certified by AAFCO. Wet food will provide more moisture, but it sounds like she is drinking enough water. If you think her thirst is excessive, she should see her veterinarian as this can indicate a disease. However, it is rare in a kitten. I hope this information helps!

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