Do cats need wet food, or is dry food enough?

A cat can survive on a properly formulated dry-only diet, but many veterinarians recommend at least some wet food for hydration, especially for cats prone to urinary issues or those who don't drink much water.

Will switching to wet food help my overweight cat lose weight?

It can help because wet food is less calorie-dense per gram, making portion control easier, but weight loss ultimately depends on total daily calories fed, not the food form alone.

How much wet food should I feed if I mix it with dry?

Use a calorie calculator to set your cat's daily target, then split that target between the wet and dry portions based on each food's calories per can or cup, listed on the label.

Wet Food vs. Dry Food for Cats: What the Difference Actually Means | PetCalculator

Cats have a low natural thirst drive and evolved to get most of their water from prey, which makes the wet-vs-dry choice more consequential for cats than for dogs. Here's the real comparison.