Does anyone know how much wet food is appropriate for an 11 lb. cat? She's not overweight & not on a diet.How long will 24 cans go?
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My cat is somewhere between 8 and 11 pounds. He will eat about one can a day, but I also leave a bowl of organic dry food out for him, so he has a little variety. He is quite healthy and not overweight.
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Let me add: I give each of our three about 2 tbspns of "wet" food in the morning, and the same amount in the evening. Sometimes they eat more than at other times.
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Well the guidelines are 30 calories per lb of cat. I can't remember exactly what the calories are for this particular food in each can. I feed my 12 lb cat 2 and 1/2 cans per day. He is a 12 year old diabetic cat. You have to read the can's recommended guidelines to be sure. You should consult your vet to be sure. There's a lot that goes into it such as age, activity level and desired weight per your vet's recommendation. Since mine is diabetic I feed him solely wet food too.
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This is from the website:FEEDING GUIDELINESAdult: Feed about one 5.5oz can, or 2 3oz cans, per 6-8 lbs. of body weight per day.Kitten: Feed up to twice the adult amount to kittens.Gestation and Lactation: Feed up to three times the normal adult amount.http://www.newmansownorganics.com/pet/products/?page=product8So I am guessing about one large can and a half per day for an 11 lb cat which would be about 15 to 16 days.
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we have a cat about the same size and we feed her one large can a day (i.e. a 5.5oz can). we actually don't use newman's own, i was just reading about it. we feed her mostly wellness core grainfree, which is a little over 200 calories per can. but also sometimes two small cans of fancy feast pate, which is less. she always wants more, no matter how much we feed her so it's hard to say if this is the right amount, but this is what keeps her at a good weight (she's an indoor cat, so she sleeps most of the time). more, and she gets fat. so that would mean 24 days. (and sometimes i give her some yogurt). good luck. we have a cat about the same size and we feed her one large can a day (i.e. a 5.5oz can). we actually don't use newman's own, i was just reading about it. we feed her mostly wellness core grainfree, which is a little over 200 calories per can. but also sometimes two small cans of fancy feast pate, which is less. she always wants more, no matter how much we feed her so it's hard to say if this is the right amount, but this is what keeps her at a good weight (she's an indoor cat, so she sleeps most of the time). more, and she gets fat. so that would mean 24 days. (and sometimes i give her... » Read More we have a cat about the same size and we feed her one large can a day (i.e. a 5.5oz can). we actually don't use newman's own, i was just reading about it. we feed her mostly wellness core grainfree, which is a little over 200 calories per can. but also sometimes two small cans of fancy feast pate, which is less. she always wants more, no matter how much we feed her so it's hard to say if this is the right amount, but this is what keeps her at a good weight (she's an indoor cat, so she sleeps most of the time). more, and she gets fat. so that would mean 24 days. (and sometimes i give her some yogurt). good luck. « Show Less
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I can't recommend a specific brand of food as all of my cats are on a vet prescribed diet, which is the Royal Canin Spay/Neutered formula & those pieces can go through the big holes fine. We have to get our food through the actual vets office (ugh!)
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Our big male "Precious" cat is the biggest and most spoiled cat (or one of them) in the world. This is the ONLY dry food he will eat!!! Of course, this is after he is playing his tricks to try and get "people" food (salman, tuna, etc.) He does know when "enough is enough" when we refuse to give in to him too much, and finally will go right to this one dry food--one big bowl will last him about 2-3 days, depending on how much we "fall for his tricks" and give in to him in small quantities--canned tune, salmon, etc. (people food). He is one smart, funny "fat cat". Good Luck! The bag does indicate it is from Pacoima, CA USA. Dick Van Patten donates to local animals charities. 100% satisfaction guaranteed. 1-800-829-4493 or www.naturalbalanceinc.com. This is not to say this food may not someday harm our cat (our previous cat died due to poison ingredients from a (reputation animal food chain--and a horrible death is all I care to say). We feed "Sammy" the best (or what we thought was the best recommended by our Trusted VET) but Sammy is gone. I ONLY CAN SAY THAT it is horrifying to see a beloved loved pet die slowly and you have no idea why--the vet's didn't know--until the news came out on the media. So, use your best judgment and research what your animal is eating. But, in all truth, we never know. It is heart-breaking. That is all I know; and probably only the ones who do the damage will ever know. GOOD LUCK AND GOD BLESS YOUR PET AND YOURSELVES AS WELL. We can only do the best we can do!
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I put a smidge less than a teaspoon in all three cat's food once a day. Then I isolate the psychotic tortie until she finishes hers. None of them will drink water if I add anything to it. I think they are all coping better than without it.
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one can is plenty for my 25 lb pit (she has a medical condition which results in her being extremely underweight--she should be closer to 40). You should probably stick with half a can, or try finding smaller oz cans
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I feed my cat about 3/4 cup dry food a day divided in 4 feedings per day. The feeder needs to be refilled each day, I do this every evening. It's worth it though, over 1 year my overweight cat lost 5 pounds and is much more active now. Using this feeder I'm able to feed my cat when I'm at work or running errands with a set amount and set time.
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I don't have any problem with Friskies 5.5oz size small cans of cat food. If they are smaller than that, I'd recommend putting a cardboard piece on the bottom. Not much of a problem--easy to fix.
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I use my feeder for portion control and to get my cat to eat more frequently -- we are trying to get her weight down. I don't use the feeder for trips, like everyone seemed to who was answering this question. So for a 24-hr period, it works fine. Just add a bit of water into the wet food if you're concerned about it drying out a bitl
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Hi Anna, You would have to ask a tough one, wouldn't you? Just kidding. As far as I know, you're right. All I know is one of my kitties was very fussy about what she would eat and when she started eating these over and over I think I was just relieved. Hope that helps you Bill
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It depends on how much you're feeding and how often. I have 2 -- one with only one of the clear plastic container the other with 2. For the one with 2 I feed 1/4 cup daily and it definitely lasts a week. There is also an attachment for a large black container (maybe hexagonal in shape -- don't remember) but that holds a TON of food...so if you got that you should be able to feed several cats for quite a while. I personally wouldn't leave my cats alone that long without someone to check in on them just in case. A week is a long time if there were any type of malfunction or power outage.
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Just put wet food in a small ziploc bag and leave it in the tray. The kitty will do the rest.
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I have tried putting a 16# bag of cat food in the bin and it is super close but doable. Probably will depend on how big the kibble is. I hope this helps!!
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My cat does the same thing....and actually isnt crazy about 9 lives either....she prefers Friskies always but will tolerate 9 lives at small short intervals. This was all Pate except for one flavor which was filets pieces (chunks)...but if you have to give your cat shredded or chunks...just do it in very small servings. Then she will probably keep it down. That way you dont have to throw it away, but hurry back to her favorite kind soon. Hope this helped.....
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Elaine - I bought this for my Daughter and her 2 cats - She came out this summer to visit us and she stayed a week - As far as I know the cats had enough water and food for the week. Please e-mail her @ KIM3GEMINI@YAHOO.COM. and leave your phone number She is attending college the next 3 days and may not get back to you ASAP. She seems to be very happy with them. Any other questions please contact my daughter - Have a nice day.
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Get a large. My cat is 17 pounds and the large had to reach a bit on her. But the range that you can adjust is considerable, so even if you have to make it tighter, the large will probably word. Also, 12 pounds is pretty big for most kitties in my experience.
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Hi Anna,You would have to ask a tough one, wouldn't you? Just kidding. As far as I know, you're right.All I know is one of my kitties was very fussy about what she would eat and when she started eating these over and over I think I was just relieved. Hope that helps youBill
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Here are the percentages....My kitties LOVE this food!Crude Protein Minimum 42.00%Crude Fat Minimum 18.00%Crude Fiber Maximum 3.00%Moisture Maximum 10.00%Taurine Minimum 0.15%Omega-6 Fatty Acids * Minimum 2.80%Omega-3 Fatty Acids * Minimum 0.30%