How much should my cat eat a day?
An average indoor adult cat needs roughly 15 g of dry food per kg of body weight a day, so about 60 g for a 4 kg cat, or about 3 pouches of wet food. Use the calculator as a start, then follow your bag's guide and adjust to keep your cat at a healthy weight.
Dry food for your cat
about 60 g of dry food a dayAdult indoor cat on dry food only. Feeding wet food too? Cut the dry food by about a third for each pouch.
Healthy weight check
| Healthy | Too heavy | |
|---|---|---|
| Ribs | Easy to feel | Hard to feel |
| From above | Clear waist | No waist, oval shape |
| Belly | Slight tuck | Hangs or swings |
Tip. Weigh the day's food on a kitchen scale once, then mark the level on a cup. Scoops can be off by a third.
Your cat finishes its bowl fast and asks for more. Is it underfed?
Many cats ask for food even when they've had enough. Check its ribs and waist, or weigh it, before adding more.
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