Mixed feeding of dry and wet food? 90% of newbies get it wrong!

The drawbacks of long-term mixed feeding primarily revolve around two key points, each of which directly impacts a cat's daily health. These issues must not be overlooked. First, there are significant oral health risks. Dry kibble inherently possesses a mild abrasive texture that helps clean teeth during chewing, reducing food residue buildup and lowering the likelihood of dental plaque and periodontitis—this is a crucial aspect of a cat's daily oral hygiene. However, mixing wet food with dry kibble turns the food into a paste-like consistency, which not only eliminates its teeth-cleaning effect but also causes stubborn residue to cling firmly in tooth gaps and gum areas. Over time, this leads to worsening oral issues, ultimately requiring more complicated dental cleanings or treatments later. R1: "Cat owner" must be translated as pet owner. The next issue is the easy development of picky eating habits, which also leads to food waste. Cats naturally favor the soft texture and rich meat aroma of wet food, often leaving dry food uneaten when mixed. The remaining dry food quickly absorbs moisture when exposed to air, deteriorating in texture and prone to bacterial growth. Discarding it is wasteful, while continuing to feed it can upset the cat's digestion. Over time, the cat's preferences become increasingly selective, ultimately rejecting dry food entirely. Later attempts to adjust feeding methods become extremely difficult, and the cat owner is instead led by these feeding issues. Rather than obsessing daily over the ratio of dry and wet food or worrying about the cat's digestion, it's better to simply choose one feeding method and focus on perfecting the details—this approach is far more trouble-free.