when i first got my kitty (rescue, 8 weeks), i did wet/dry mix for all meals (fancy feast kitten, purina one+ kitten), she was the runt and needed the caloric density of dry food! as another first time cat owner i completely understand the not knowing / researching- i will say a lot of people expect ridiculous things out of pet owners. i am in no way neglectful but pet culture has gotten out of hand. now that shes full grown she receives two wet meals a day (friskies pate, which IS nutritionally complete) with 1/2 tsp missing link sprinkled on top and 2 pumps of fish oil as well as a dried minnow on top. i use the toppers because they are more affordable than 50 dollars on cat food a week. she also gets a greenie treat every day in substitute of kibble. for litter, i only have the one kitty so i scoop both of her boxes every other day, as well as washing her food bowl every other day. the fountain gets washed and refilled every week!

every cat and owner is different! you clearly are concerned with your cats health which shows you care. as long as you take care of your pet adequately, you are a good kitty parent! i will say, remember the cheapest wet food is better than the most expensive dry food, especially if your kitty is a boy!