I would leave good quality dry food out in a bowl- for them to graze on all day.  I would then only offer wet food once a day to start with.  Offer a small amount and if they are hungry they will eat it.  Most cats like their food fresh, straight from the packet.  My guys get wet food in the morning and again at tea time.

Good luck

I have two female cats both four years old.
I put out four pouches of wet food food daily (sometimes only once a day, sometimes twice) into two microchip cat feeders that open and close automatically when the cats approach or leave, that means the food is covered when not being eaten and stays fresher.


They also have an unlimited supply of dry food from a gravity feeder that they can free-feed from.

Often they don't eat all the wet food, sometimes a considerable amount is left.
I have tried various brands and types.

I do wish that they would eat more of the wet food so that is not wasted.
What do you think I should do ?
1. Cut down the wet food and let them free-feed on dry.
2. Limit (or even remove) the dry food.

However, the last thing I want is for them to be hungry!!

Hi,   So sorry I had never heard of the condition until today so am unable to offer any advice.  I would be interested to hear how you got on at the vet though.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feline_hyperesthesia_syndrome

I just joined in case I need some cat advice and just to talk. Hope everyone has a wonderful day 

Hi everyone. I have a question concerning possible hyperesthesia in my cat.
Iadopted him from a small charity last August. He had had a non specific uri before I adopted him which he had antibiotics for to prevent any secondary infection. He's vaccinated and has been castrated. He's very playful,eats toilets normally and is generally a happy boy.
I have noticed he has the classic "rippling back"if touched or he hears a loud noise. He is also quite "light sensitive"and squints when I turn a light on. The only time he will let me touch him is if I am wearing certain clothes and in my bedroom lying flat on my back on my bed . He will then jump on my chest and enjoy a good head scratch as long as I don't touch his back. He will frequently approach me wanting attention but I can only talk to him-not touch him.
Has anyone had a similar situation? I'm puzzled especially as there are specific conditions where I may touch him!!
Vet on Monday but I wanted to see if anyone could shed any light from personal experience? THANK YOU!!