Most people including myself overfeed our cats. We think that they’re going to gobble down bowls of dry food at a time. Wrong! Cats are nibblers and their requirements may surprise you! Hepper.com has put together a chart to guide you.

You can calculate how much food your cat needs based on its weight. Your cat’s ideal healthy weight will determine how many calories they need a day. An adult cat requires about 25 calories per pound of body weight. An 8 oz cup of dry food averages about 500 calories. So, if we estimate that the average ten-pound cat needs about 250 calories per day, the average cat will need about 1/3–1/2 of a cup of food, maybe less if your cat is particularly lazy.

I always add a little extra. You never know if you’re called away unexpectedly.

Remember, pets are family!

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