I never did either, until I started reading about how they should have it since they usually don’t drink enough water.
I’ve actually increased their “mushy food” recently. I still use the Merrick brand because it comes in both grain free and w/ veggies (the carbs).
My little two-tonner Mimi lost almost 3 pounds from April - July. Spoke about it w/ the vet, he asked if she was still eating like she normally does and I said “yes, she always has her head in that bowl”.
It’s probably like an “Atkins Diet”, for cats. So I just started to include the non grain free mushy food. Don’t want them to get skinny, they need their fat! =)
Our cats drink plenty of water. They especially like the dog bowl! I read that they like a larger bowl because it leaves more room for their whiskers.