how many cups should you feed a cat?
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If the cat owner is feeding a good quality dry food, that has a good quality protein, then the indoor cat needs only approximately 1/3 to 1/2 cup of food each day. Most high quality foods have approximately 500 calories per 8 ounce cup of food.
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Wet food comes in cans or pouches and many 8 week old kittens will need only about four ounces a day. Be guided by the manufacturers recommendations, and remember to give a little more if your kitten is a large breed. And remember that hunger is not a great indicator of need. Some kittens are very greedy.
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Typically, cats need between 3.5–4.5 ounces of water per 5 pounds of body weight per day. If you have a 10-pound cat, they should be consuming between 7–9 ounces of water, or about half an average bottle of water. The key word here is “consume,” since cats don't need to get their water just by drinking.
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How much to feed a kitten at 8 weeks. Eight week old kittens need only tiny portions of food. Exactly how much depends on the type of food you have chosen for your cat. Wet food comes in cans or pouches and many 8 week old kittens will need only about four ounces a day.
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Although the food you feed your cat should be complete and balanced, the simple answer to how often you should feed him is that there isn't a simple answer. Kittens require more food per pound of body weight to support their growth than do adult cats, and therefore should be fed more often throughout the day.
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Amount for Kittens Typical dry food guidelines suggest ¼ to 1/3 cup at each feeding up to about eight weeks of age, then about 1/3 to ¾ cup at each feeding up to about six months of age.
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Without some canned food, they won't get enough nutrition to grow properly. If you are feeding your kitten both dry and canned foods, then twice a day canned feedings are sufficient. If they're only eating canned food, they should be fed four times daily.
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Kittens from six to 12 weeks old should be fed four times a day as you gradually decrease their access to milk replacer. Kittens from three to six months old should be fed three times a day.
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You can feed your cat wet food daily. Check the can or consult with your veterinarian for feeding recommendations. In general, you can feed an average-sized adult cat one 3-ounce can per 3 to 3-1/2 pounds of body weight daily.
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Feed up to 15 treats per 10 lbs (4.5 kg) of cat daily as a treat or snack. If fed as a main meal, 50 mL (¼ cup) of WHISKAS® TEMPTATIONS® Treats for Cats can replace 50 mL (¼ cup) of WHISKAS® Hairball Control Food for Cats. Provide fresh drinking water at all times. For use in adult cats only.
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Its tummy is still too small to contain the much-needed amounts of food that will give it the right amounts of nutrients if fed as frequently as adult cats. By this age you can give your kitten 1/3 to 1 cup of kitten food per feeding three times a day.
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For an average adult cat (3. 5kg) feed approximately 3 pouches per day (which 3 will it be today?), preferably in 2 separate meals. For pregnant or nursing cats, feed as much as your cat will eat. Food should be served at room temperature (then your cat can really enjoy the yummy smell of Felix too - bring it on!).
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On average, you should feed your cat between 3 and 5 pouches of food each day. The exact number really depends on its age, size, and how much exercise it gets. Many manufacturers provide guidelines on the packaging so follow these where possible.
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If some cat food is named Sheba, there is no need to worry about the quantity you should be feeding to your cat. They give relevant information about it on their product page. Usually, three portions of Sheba, twice daily, is the ideal diet, and experts recommend it too.
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How Much Water Cats Should Drink. Typically, cats need between 3.5–4.5 ounces of water per 5 pounds of body weight per day. If you have a 10-pound cat, they should be consuming between 7–9 ounces of water, or about half an average bottle of water.
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Many wet foods come in three-ounce cans and recommend feeding approximately one can a day for every three to three and a half pounds of body weight. However, brands vary. A happy, healthy cat will maintain a good weight and stay active.
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Adult cats eat about 5.5 ounces of wet food and 2 ounces of dry food per day (half a cup if only dry). Cats' needs vary though, so adjust to how much you see them actually eating in a reasonable period of time. If the cats eat all the food in 15 minutes or less, they may need more.