How Much Should You Feed a Cat?

How much should you feed a cat? It's one of the top questions from Filipino cat owners — especially for indoor cats in condos and townhouses. Overfeeding is common; underfeeding happens when owners guess portions. This guide gives practical rules you can use today.

Start with the food label

Every reputable cat food includes a feeding guide based on weight. This is your baseline — not a suggestion to ignore.

1. Weigh your cat (vet clinic, home scale, or estimate with vet help)
2. Find the daily total on the bag/can
3. Split into 2 meals (or more for kittens)

Daily portions by life stage

Dry vs wet portions

Wet food has fewer calories per gram than dry. If you mix:

• Count total daily calories, not just scoops
• Reduce dry when adding wet
• Prioritize wet for hydration — see indoor cat care guide

Body condition score — the real test

You should be able to feel ribs with light pressure, see a slight waist from above, and notice a tuck from the side. If not, adjust portions by 10% and recheck in two weeks.

Common feeding mistakes in the Philippines

• Leaving kibble out all day for lazy indoor cats
• Feeding dog food to cats (taurine deficiency risk)
• Ignoring treat calories from titbits
• Switching brands without measuring new portions

Choose appropriate food first: best cat food in the Philippines.

When to see a vet

Sudden weight loss, excessive hunger, or refusal to eat for 24+ hours warrants a vet visit — especially in hot weather when dehydration complicates appetite issues.

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