Dry food is not the best food for cats even the prescription type. Wet food is best. Dry food is high in carbohydrates and can cause health problems, specifically urinary issues in male cats that can be deadly. The saying goes “the worst wet food is better than the “best” dry food”. Cats are obligate carnivores which mean they need a high protein diet and little carbs. It is possible to feed wet food on a budget. A lot of people with multiple cats tend to feed raw as it can be cost effective.