The amount of food that is given to a cat is very important, since in this way we avoid diseases such as overweight or obesity, making sure that our beloved feline is always healthy.
It is important that our feline eat the right amount of nutrients so that it has energy, develops and has a healthy life. Be especially careful with this, because according to certain studies, 58% of city cats exceed their ideal weight.
In addition to how much food to give a cat, it is also important to know how many times to do it, and then we are going to give you all the information you need to feed your dear friend.
Food
First of all make sure that you are choosing the right food for your kitten. Check the nutrients that the chosen food will provide and also choose it according to its age, size and there are even certain specific feeds for felines with health problems, such as allergies or obesity.
How many times do we feed him a day?
Many people consider that putting food once a day is enough, since cats are quite independent, and unlike dogs they do not rush to eat the entire plate at once, but rather they ration it and eat according to their needs. Needs. However, not all cats behave the same, and it is possible that your cat does not know how to distribute its food throughout the day because it is very gluttonous, for example, so it will be necessary to ration it. In any case, remember that if you give him food once a day, it must be fresh and must be well preserved throughout the day, do not save food from one day to the next.
Also remember that your water bowl should always be full.
If you decide to ration its food, which is the most recommended, then follow these tips and calculate how much food to give a cat based on its age and weight.
If we take into account a puppy, its nutrient needs are high, especially in nutrients to be able to grow and develop. During this stage, he will eat between 100 and 120 grams of food per day, dividing it into 5 meals per day. Keep in mind that the daily amount must be divided among the 5 servings, so that our beloved animal can eat healthily. Also, at this stage his stomach is really small and he cannot take large amounts of food. If you want to ensure the daily amount, it is best to go to the vet for advice, as this matter is a bit variable since it depends on the weight that your kitten will have as an adult.
Between 4 and 6 months of life you can reduce a ration and go on to give it 4 meals a day, but increase these by about 10 grams. Now you can eat a little more in each feeding, but remember not to overdo it. At this stage, it is also best to go to the veterinarian so that he can calculate the exact daily intake that you should give your feline according to his adult weight.
Between 6 and 8 months of life you will reduce one meal again, this time leaving 3 daily meals of between 40 and 60 grams each.
Between 8 and 12 months you can reduce one intake again or continue giving it 3 servings of food a day, and continue like this for the rest of its feline life. At this stage you can already calculate the amount of daily food based on your weight.
General rule
The general rule of thumb for the amount of food a cat should be given daily based on its weight is:
- 4 kilo cat: between 200 and 250 grams
- 5 kilo cat: between 250 and 300 grams
- 6 kilo cat: between 290 and 330 grams
- 7 kilo cat: between 310 and 375 grams
- 8 kilo cat: between 340 and 410 grams
- 9 kilo cat: between 390 and 460 grams
- Cat over 10 kilos: between 410 and 570 grams
To this general rule we must add some points when calculating the amount of food to give a cat.
- The males eat more than the females.
- If the female is pregnant, then let her eat what she asks for.
- If it is a small breed, it eats less than if it were a large breed.
Finally, you have to remember that cats do not drink all the water they should, so most of the food you give them should be wet, either with canned or prepared food or by adding water to their feed.
With these tips and guidelines, you now know how much food to give a cat, so that you can begin to feed your feline friend properly and healthily.
