Dry food is convenient. Cheaper. Doesn’t smell. You can leave it out all day. But here’s what it’s doing to your cat’s body: Cats evolved as desert animals who got most of their water from prey — which is about 70% moisture. Dry food? Only 7-10% moisture. Cats have a naturally low thirst drive. They don’t drink enough water to compensate for a dry-only diet. Result: Chronic mild dehydration. For years. This puts constant stress on the kidneys. Over time, it can contribute to: - Kidney disease (t