Wet Food

Wet Food

How much you should feed your cat or kitten is a very subjective topic, and there is no universal answer. The amount of food that a cat or kitten needs depends on his size, weight, age and activity level. Cats who are allowed to go outside or who exercise a lot will burn more calories and may eat more than a sedentary animal that sleeps all day. Remember that no two cats are alike, even when it comes to food.

Wet Food

All cats and kittens have different appetites, so feeding amount vary. In general, an adult female requires approximately 200 to 300 calories a day. An average male needs between 250 and 300 calories daily. Adult formula dry cat food contains approximately 400 calories per cup, and canned food contains about 150 calories per cup. The actual calorie count varies depending on the brand of food. The average cat needs approximately 8 ounces (227 g) of food a day.

Wet Food

Kittens grow fast, so they need about two or three times as much food as an adult, and they require small meals several times a day. They should be fed food (wet or dry) specifically designed for kittens until they reach one year of age because they need more proteins, fats, and calories than adults. These formulas are designed to promote healthy growth and development. If a kitten is not given the right amount of nutrients or is otherwise poorly fed, he can develop muscle problems, immune disorders, vision problems and suffer retarded growth. An adolescent cat (from six month to one year) may look like an adult, but he is still growing and requires extra calories and nutrients as well.