The benefits of mixed feeding for your cat

Written by Rianne | 6 November 2024

If a cat is used to being fed wet food alongside kibble from a young age, chances are that wet food will be much appreciated by your cat. It smells good and enriches the taste experience for your cat. But those are not the only benefits!

Different textures

Wet foods come in different textures, such as pieces in sauce or jelly or mousse (loaf). Many cats like to get some variety in their diet. There are also wet foods that provide extra stimulation for cats’ senses. Cats select their food with their senses. For example, there are wet foods with specific aroma, mouth feel or taste. Mixed feeding is then the solution par excellence.

How do you feed dry and wet food?

If you choose to feed your cat both dry and wet food, you can do so in several ways. For example, give kibble in the morning and a bag of wet food in the evening, or vice versa. Weigh the total recommended amount of kibble your cat can have in a day neatly and preferably give it divided over several portions a day. At least two, preferably three or four.

Health benefits for your cat

Giving both dry and wet food is not just to please your cat. It also has health benefits for your cat. We give you 5 reasons to start feeding your cat both dry and wet food:

Supports digestion
Supports a healthy weight
Supports healthy urinary tract
Supports dental hygiene
Promotes palatability

Both foods have certain fibre and this supports digestion. The high moisture content in wet food contributes to feeling satiated and increases water intake, which stimulates urine production. This makes urine less concentrated, which is beneficial for urinary tract health. Chewing on the dry food kibble, in turn, benefits dental hygiene. Allowing your kitten to get used to multiple textures from an early age contributes to a healthy diet.

Do you already have a box of wet food for your cat at home?

Do you have any questions? Please feel free to contact us at veterinarian@medpets.co.uk.