Yes. Mixing wet and dry in the same bowl, or feeding wet at one meal and dry at another, is a perfectly reasonable way to combine the higher hydration of wet food with the convenience of kibble. Some cats prefer the texture contrast; others will pick out one and ignore the other, in which case separate dishes work better. As with any food change, transition gradually and watch the stool for the first week.
Wide, shallow, ceramic or stainless. Plastic scratches and holds bacteria. Why the shape matters more than the brand.
Yes, and adding warm water to kibble is a simple way to boost an indoor cat’s hydration without changing diet. How to do it.
Freeze-dried cat food preserves the nutrient profile and aroma of raw feeding in a shelf-stable format. We compare the four brands worth knowing — and map each to the cat eating profile it works best for.
Slow. Separate rooms for days, then scent swap, then visual contact through a barrier, then supervised time. Rushed intros rarely recover.
The practical playbook for indoor cat coat and skin: what normal looks like, the highest-leverage fixes, and when symptoms mean a vet visit.
Generally yes at appropriate doses. Common side effects are GI upset; high doses can affect clotting. Vet conversation before starting.