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Best may be dependent on the particular animal.
I know some cats that were exclusively fed dry their entire lives and seemed to thrive just fine.
Who knows, maybe those cats were avid water drinkers and managed to get enough fluids into their diet.
Having said that, I'd say the 'best' way to limit potential health complications down the road, try to add in wet and/or raw to their diet.
I give 1 can of FancyFeast (~ 80 kcal) & 1/4 cup of premium dry (~120 kcal) per day.
My cat enjoys drinking water as well. Actually, she usually lays down and leisurely drinks but that's just her style.
Once in awhile, I'll try commercially frozen ground rabbit (couple of brands), or some raw chicken hearts/wings as a treat. Giving her some variety makes me feel better as well.
If you have the time and storage space to whip up a big batch of raw food weekly/monthly, then try it - but I'll be honest & say I can't be bothered to go that route.
Commercially prepared raw on a regular basis sounds pricey as well, but I'm really not sure as I haven't priced it out.
My Ragdoll drinks water like it's his food! He loves water. Maybe it's the breed, but that's healthy.