In my experience (and I've had vets tell me the same thing), the recommended portions on dry cat/dog food bags tend to be very high. They might be good if you have a very active pet, but for most it's way too much. I'd consider lowering the dry portion and feeding FF pate (maybe try adding a...
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Charlie loves FF. He gets 1/2 a can for dinner every night. Only the pate's as they seem to be more substantial.
Caution: do NOT buy the Ocean Whitefish FF pate unless you want your entire house to smell. :barfgreen: Oh man, it's sooo stinky.
Basically the same here. I took Charlie in the car once in awhile when he was younger and he just looked out the window or laid down mostly. Nowadays, we put him in his carrier for short rides but still occasionally leave the roof of his carrier open so he can peak out.
1/4 cup dry food at 6:30 in the morning in the automatic feeder (otherwise he wakes the whole family with constant meowing), and then 1/2 can wet food in the evening. This usually tides him over. :)