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About how much water does canned cat food contain, according to Cornell?

Canned food is at least 75 percent water.

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  1. About 10 percent
  2. At least 75 percent ✔
  3. About 25 percent

Why: Cornell says canned cat food has a moisture content of at least 75 percent, while dry food holds just six to ten percent water. Wet food is a good source of water for cats.

Huh, didn't know that: Dry cat food contains only between six and 10 percent water.

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Answer: At least 75 percent. Cornell says canned cat food has a moisture content of at least 75 percent, while dry food holds just six to ten percent water. Wet food is a good source of water for cats.

  1. Cornell Feline Health Center, Feeding Your Cat www.vet.cornell.edu/node/4069
    Canned cat food has a moisture content of at least 75 percent, making it a good dietary source of water.
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. Cornell Feline Health Center, Feeding Your Cat www.vet.cornell.edu/node/4069
    Dry food contains between six and 10 percent water.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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