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When mine was young I only gave him dry food. Then he developed kidney disease (CKD) 4 years ago. It and diabetes are fairly common in older cats.
Now he gets dry food plus wet food in the morning and evening - 1/2 of a little can or 1/4 of a bigger can at each feeding. The dry food and wet food are in separate bowls. That plus finding a water fountain he likes has so far kept his kidney disease from getting any worse.
Next cat I’ll give wet and dry food from the start.
And they will be very annoyed if you “rescue” them
Edit: Added quote to make it clear. Although lots of things you do will annoy your cat