Asklemmy

nah, wet food is better. If cats don't get enough water they can get crystals in their urinary system. Very painful and can create blockages at are fatal. If your cat is ever straining in the litterbox and not producing it's an instant emergency vet.

Cats don't really drink enough water and are frequently bordering on a state of dehydration. Pretty much everywhere will recommend wet over dry.

I believe the logic is that dry food is better for their dental health, because the firm texture is better at scraping away plaque, although there's definitely disagreement on that, and there are other ways to address dental health.
The argument for wet food is that it does a much better job at keeping them hydrated, which is important for a number of bodily functions, including urinary health. Studies say that while cats fed primarily dry food likely drink more water, their total fluid intake is still lower and they're often still chronically dehydrated (which is also not good for dental health). Moistening kibble can help, but it's still not as effective as wet food for ensuring your cats are well hydrated.

My oldest strongly prefers kibble, but after his urine test at his 1 year check up indicated early signs of urinary troubles, the vet said to either switch him to 100% wet or to a prescription kibble. It took some trial and error, but he's on 100% wet now, and only gets crunchies as treats. His urine tests have been great, and the vet also said his teeth look good.

We feed our 2 twice a day. First is dry and the second is wet. Before wet food our cats had really bad shedding and one of them developed a clump on his back that wouldn’t go away. After adding wet in daily it’s gone, their shedding is way down, and their coats are silky smooth. Plus one has lost weight and is more fit.