In picking the appropriate food to give your cat, start by looking for high-quality, nutritionally complete food. Then you will need to choose between wet and dry cat food. Wet food is tasty and tempting to most cats. It is best served at a specific time and removed after about fifteen minutes so it doesn’t spoil. This food can also be high in calories and stick to the teeth so you need to watch for signs of obesity and dental disease. Dry cat food is best for cats that like to snack throughout the day. It stays fresh in the bowl but should be replaced daily. These crunchy foods help keep the teeth clean. However, it is difficult to keep track of how much your cat eats especially in multi-cat households. A combination of wet and dry cat foods works well for many households. For more information, contact your Jacksonville Beach, FL veterinarian, the BlueSky Veterinary Center.