Feeding Guides
Evergreen guides covering feeding amounts, schedules, kitten nutrition, senior cat diets, and safe food transitions. Includes practical tips and calculator links.
Why Is My Cat Not Eating Dry Food
When your cat suddenly turns up their nose at the kibble they've eaten for years, it's easy to panic. The good news is that a cat refusing dry food is rarely an emergency on its own, but it always deserves attention. The reasons range from harmless pickiness to dental pain, illness, or simply a bowl that smells stale. Understanding the difference helps you respond calmly and correctly.
Read guide →Why Is My Cat Always Hungry
If your cat acts like every meal is the first one she's ever seen, you're not imagining it. A cat that constantly begs, cries near the bowl, or paces the kitchen can be reacting to anything from a slightly-too-small portion to a medical issue that revs up appetite. The good news: most cases come down to calories, routine, or behavior—not a serious problem. But a few causes do need a vet's attention, so it helps to know what to look for.
Read guide →Free Feeding vs Scheduled Feeding Cats
If you've ever stood in front of your cat's bowl wondering whether to leave food out all day or serve set meals, you're asking one of the most common questions in cat care. The short version: scheduled feeding gives you more control over portions, weight, and routine, while free feeding offers convenience but makes overeating easy. For most adult cats—especially indoor cats prone to weight gain—scheduled meals or a portioned approach tends to be the healthier choice.
Read guide →How to Transition Cat Food Safely
Switching your cat's food too quickly is one of the most common causes of vomiting, diarrhea, and the dreaded hunger strike. The good news is that a smooth transition is straightforward when you give your cat's digestive system time to adjust. Most cats do best when you blend the old and new food over 7 to 10 days, gradually increasing the new portion while phasing out the old.
Read guide →Senior Cat Feeding Guide
Once your cat reaches about 11 years old, the way you feed her should shift. Aging cats often eat less, lose muscle, and develop health issues like kidney disease or arthritis that change what their bodies need. The short version: most senior cats do well on a moderate-to-high protein diet split into two or three small meals a day, with calorie amounts adjusted to body condition rather than a fixed cup measurement. The right amount depends on your individual cat, so let's walk through how to get it right.
Read guide →Kitten Feeding Chart by Age
Most kittens eat three to four small meals a day, and the amount climbs steadily from a few tablespoons of food at four weeks old to a measured cup-equivalent of calories by the time they're approaching their first birthday. The exact number depends on weight, the food's calorie density, and how fast your kitten is growing—so a printed chart is a starting point, not a rulebook. Below you'll find practical, age-based numbers, a breakdown of wet versus dry feeding, and the warning signs that tell you to adjust portions or call your vet.
Read guide →How Often Should You Feed a Cat
Most healthy adult cats do well with two meals a day, spaced roughly 8 to 12 hours apart. Kittens need more frequent feedings, and some cats benefit from three or four smaller meals. The right schedule depends on your cat's age, weight, health, and lifestyle—but for the vast majority of households, twice-daily feeding hits the sweet spot of convenience and feline biology.
Read guide →How Much Dry Food Should I Feed My Cat
If you've ever stood at the kitchen counter, scoop in hand, wondering whether you're giving your cat too much kibble or not enough, you're in good company. Most cats need somewhere between 1/4 and 1/2 cup of dry food per day, split into two meals—but that range is just a starting point. The real answer depends on your cat's weight, age, activity level, and the specific calorie density of the food in the bag. This guide walks you through how to figure out the right amount for your cat, not the average cat on the label.
Read guide →How Much Wet Food Should I Feed My Cat
If you've ever stared at a row of pâté cans wondering whether your cat needs one, two, or three a day, you're in good company. The honest answer is that most adult cats eating only wet food do well on roughly two to three 3-ounce cans per day, but that figure shifts depending on your cat's weight, the calorie content of the specific food, and a handful of personal factors we'll walk through below.
Read guide →How Much Food Should I Feed My Cat
Most healthy adult cats need somewhere between 24 and 35 calories per pound of body weight per day, which usually works out to roughly 4 to 6 ounces of wet food or 1/4 to 1/2 cup of dry food daily, split into two meals. That range is a starting point, not a rule, because the right amount depends on your cat's weight, age, activity level, and whether they've been spayed or neutered. Below you'll find feeding charts, calorie math, and the practical signals that tell you whether you've got it right.
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