I do straight dry. [cheap]. I tend to do very small amounts but frequently, and let their complaining tell me when to feed again. Probably 6-8x day feedings at amounts that would barely coat the palm of the inside of your hand. Or if it's a small cat bowl, just enough for the edge of the rim really. My goal is to have MORE visible bowl, less food. Why? I don't like cat puke. [oh and by cat complaining it usually means being SUPER FRIENDLY.. .AND..trying to trip me as I walk]