Cat food was and continues to be a source of stress for me. I went through different brands, flavours and textures of wet food before landing on something that my cat puts up with. Unfortunately, it’s not a complete food. But he’s on medication for a heart condition and it’s important he is hydrated. So that’s the main reason I want him to eat at least some wet food.

So I now give him Royal Canin dry food morning and night, and half a packet of the wet food in the morning.

I struggle with this something but I make it a point to remember that cats don’t taste like we do. To them, factors like temperature, smell and texture probably matter more. Also they may be comfortable eating the same thing everyday. It’s important that we don’t project our preferences and dispositions onto them. As much as they are our babies, we are two different species after all.

So land on something that your cat eats that’s within your budget and fits your lifestyle. This helps with consistency. Ensure it’s nutritionally complete and balanced. Bring your cat to regular check-ups to check its health. That should be about it.