To be on the safe side, it is probably not a good idea to feed your cat chicken bones. While the bones themselves contain calcium, a mineral cats require, both raw and cooked chicken bones are brittle. These brittle bones can splinter and become lodged in, or cause damage to, the gastro-intestinal tract.
Since I don't know why your veterinarian suggested only wet food for your cat it is difficult to make recommendations on a feeding regime. Nutritionally, either a complete diet of all wet food or all dry food is feasible. The pet food label should state if the product is nutritionally complete and balanced to support the nutritional needs of your adult cat. The best way to determine if the amount of food being offered is sufficient is to evaluate the body condition of your cat. If you can feel excess fat around the ribs and back, your cat is probably over weight. In contrast, if your cat’s ribs are very visible and easily palpated, your cat is probably to thin. Regulating the amount of food offered based on these differences in body condition is recommended. Canned food can be fed to meet your cat’s nutritional needs, however dental health can be compromised since your cat isn't being offered dry food which can be used to help reduce tartar and plaque build-up on your cat’s teeth. The chewing of dry food serves as a mechanical way of scrubbing the teeth clean. This is not as effective as brushing your cat’s teeth or having routine dental cleanings by your veterinarian, but it can help in reducing tartar buildup on your cat’s teeth.
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