Water drinking

[kittykate]

Hi,

I wrote last week about my kitty and his allergies. Thanks to the 2 of you who responded. I have introduced the wet food gradually and it seems to be working, except now he keeps bugging me for more! I do have a quick question though, I know he gets moisture and water from eating wet food, but he has stopped drinking so much water (compared to even before he was only on the dry food). I am not sure if I should be worried about this or not. He still drinks it, but just not as much. Is this normal?

[chico2]

If he is still drinking,you do not have anything to worry about IMO,he'll drink as much as he needs.
If he eats only wet food,how much are you feeding him??How often?

[Lucky Rescue]

In nature, cats get most of the moisture they need from the flesh they eat. Canned food is about 80% water, so that is adequate, as long as he is still drinking some water.

[kittykate]

Thanks so much! We have had a few problems with him, upper resp, ear mites, allergies etc so I am a worried mom all the time!
Our vet advised to feed him about half wet and half dry so he gets a bit of wet in the monring and at night and the rest of the dry is left out for him.

[StaceyB]

Canned food is 80% water so that would explain why his water intake is less than before. I would get a pet toothbrush to keep his teeth clean if you are giving canned food.

I guess it would have helped if I read all the posts, I wouldn't have repeated.