How many meals does a cat eat in a day and how much?

The number of meals a cat eats in a day depends on its age and physical condition.

• Kittens: They follow the principle of eating small meals frequently, with special goat milk formula and kitten food, 3-4 meals a day.
• Adults: They can eat 1-2 meals a day. If they have stomach problems, they should be fed 2/3 of their usual amount, with 3-4 meals a day.
• Senior cats: They should have regular meals at fixed times, 3 per day.
• Pregnant and nursing cats: They need 5-6 small meals a day, with attention to balanced nutrition.

How many meals are suitable for cats?

It is best to feed cats three meals a day. First, try to maintain a pattern of fewer meals but more frequent eating, which helps cats absorb food more effectively and reduces stomach burden. Second, feed probiotics and prescription foods for the stomach in daily life, or eat some intestinal prescription foods to improve immunity. Occasionally, cats may need to supplement vitamins and minerals.

Standard cat food amount table

When a cat is 2 months old and has weaned, it eats about 30 grams of kitten food per day; when the cat is 3 months old, it eats an average of 50 grams of cat food per day; when the cat is 4 months old, it eats about 80 grams of cat food per day; when the cat is 6 months old, it eats about 90 grams per day, and when 7 months old, it eats about 70 grams per day. Once the cat reaches adulthood, it should be fed 100-120 grams of cat food per day. Be sure not to feed the cat too much at once. Divide the meals into small portions and feed them throughout the day to avoid overeating.

Cat diet composition

Cat diet composition includes:

• Homemade food: Ensure that the food cats intake includes protein, fat, minerals, vitamins, and trace elements. You can mix cooked meat and vegetables with rice or noodles.
• Commercial food: Choose balanced cat food, and occasionally feed cats canned food, meat strips, etc.