How Much Should I Feed My Cat?
The portion on the bag is a marketing starting point and often runs high. Intact adults need more energy than neutered cats at the same weight. This preset models a 12 lb intact adult with two meals per day.
Controls below let you switch life stage, meals per day, and calories per cup from your label. The chart prints unrounded daily kcal next to rounded cups. Pet name is optional and never appears in a copied link.
Body condition still beats the scale: ribs should be palpable with a slight waist.
How Much Should I Feed My Cat?
Daily energy: 349.2 kcal/day
RER: 249.4 kcal/day
3/4 cup (before round-down: 3/4 cup) per day
Unrounded MER: 349.2 kcal/day
| Meal | Amount | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Meal 1 | 3/8 cup | |
| Meal 2 | 3/8 cup |
Assumptions
- Weight: 12 lb
- Life stage: Intact adult
- Life-stage factor: 1.4
- Calories per cup: 400 (typical range 300–500)
Portions round down to the nearest measuring increment.
An estimate from standard resting-energy formulas. Your vet's number wins, especially for puppies, seniors, pregnancy, and any medical condition.
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