Does buying cat food in bulk save money?
A big bag costs less per kilo, but dry food starts to lose freshness about 6 weeks after opening. So a bulk bag saves money only if your cats finish it in time. One adult cat eats about 2 kg of dry food a month, so a 15 kg bag suits a home with about 5 or more cats.
Dry food for your home
about 4 kg of dry food a monthAbout 60 g a day per average adult cat. Finish an open bag within about 6 weeks.
Which bag size?
| Lasts 1 cat | Good for | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 kg | About 1 month | 1 cat |
| 7 to 10 kg | About 4 to 5 months | 2 to 3 cats |
| 15 kg | About 8 months | 5 or more cats, or a shelter |
Tip. Sharing a big bag with a neighbour who has cats? Split it on day one into sealed bags.
You have one cat. Is a 15 kg bag the best deal?
One cat needs about 8 months to finish 15 kg. The food loses taste and quality long before that, and many cats then refuse it.
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