What is the right amount of food for an adult cat per day?

Answer 1

This largely depends on the size of the cat and the quality of food it is given. Smaller, lighter cats will naturally eat less, whereas a bigger or bulky cat will eat more.

A cat's food is also a huge factor in how much it eats: A cat will eat far more if fed a lower quality food to get the nutrition it needs, and will eat much less if fed a premium quality food that has a high meat content and no grains.

For example, an average cat weighing 4kg could eat as little as 200g (or less) on a high quality wet food with a high meat content, whereas would have to eat 300 - 400g (or more) on lower quality foods, usually found on supermarket shelves. Dry food is the same: As little as 50g for a high quality, grain free food such as Orijen and Applaws, but lower quality foods the feeding recommendation would be much, much more.

The best way to find out how much you should feed your own cat is to keep an eye on his or her weight. You can do this by weighing him once a week to see if he gains or loses weight, or feeling for any extra layers of fat over his ribs. Be sure to consult a veterinarian first in order to find out the cat's weight and health.

Answer 2

This really depends on the cat's weight, activity level, appetite and the quality of food being fed. Smaller, lighter cats will naturally eat less, whereas a bigger or bulky cat will eat more. That said, a cat will eat far more if fed a lower quality food to get the nutrition it needs, and less if fed a premium quality food.

The best way to find out how much you should feed your own cat is to keep an eye on his or her weight. You can do this by weighing him once a week to see if he gains or loses weight, or feeling for any extra layers of fat over his ribs and keeping an eye on the waist. Be sure to consult a veterinarian first in order to find out the cat's weight and health.

Answer 3

That depends on the quality of food and the size, age and activity level of the cat, although measuring food out in pounds is a lot more difficult than using grams. For example, one pound is approximately 450g, which for many cats would simply be too much food to feed per day.

Kittens need much more food than adults - as much as twice or three times as much depending on their appetite. There is no one set amount that will suit every cat, so you need to feed the amount that is right for your cat. A cat fed on a high quality food will overall eat much less than a cat eating a lower quality food.

Answer 4

Depends on the cat. Smaller, lighter cats will naturally eat less, whereas a bigger or bulky cat will eat more. That said, a cat will eat far more if fed a lower quality food to get the nutrition it needs, and less if fed a premium quality food.

The best way to find out how much you should feed your own cat is to keep an eye on his or her weight. You can do this by weighing him once a week to see if he gains or loses weight, or feeling for any extra layers of fat over his ribs. Be sure to consult a veterinarian first in order to find out the cat's weight and health

Answer 5

This depends on how large your cat is, how healthy, how much it weighs and how active it is. There is no "set" amount of food that will suit every cat.