We've transitioned the 10 month old cat to 3 feedings a day of wet food (she was previously free-fed dry with one can of wet a day split into two feedings), and simultaneously she's stopped drinking water. (We have 3 water dishes around the house and she never had a problem with drinking from any of them)? Her poops have shifted from daily to 1 every 2 days as well. And her fur is noticeably silkier / smoother.
One of the canned wet meals a day usually has some sort of a broth to it, the other two are pate. From what I read, this is all normal - there's way less fiber in the all-wet diet and much more moisture.... I just want to check on here that I shouldn't be doing anything to encourage more water drinking for her. Is she really getting all her water from her food? Are there guidelines on how much water she should be drinking / any way to see how much water she is getting from the canned food labels?
I'm reading on here about adding some water to wet food, which I could try if that was needed. i'm wondering if it is with this diet? And if so, how much should I add in for 3 feedings a day?
thanks in advance!
One of the canned wet meals a day usually has some sort of a broth to it, the other two are pate. From what I read, this is all normal - there's way less fiber in the all-wet diet and much more moisture.... I just want to check on here that I shouldn't be doing anything to encourage more water drinking for her. Is she really getting all her water from her food? Are there guidelines on how much water she should be drinking / any way to see how much water she is getting from the canned food labels?
I'm reading on here about adding some water to wet food, which I could try if that was needed. i'm wondering if it is with this diet? And if so, how much should I add in for 3 feedings a day?
thanks in advance!