Calculators
Kitten Feeding Chart
Kittens are fed to a growth curve, not a maintenance figure. This preset uses a 4 lb kitten with four small meals per day.
Controls below adjust weight as your kitten grows and set kcal per cup from your kitten formula bag.
Download includes a 30-day log with a checkbox per meal.
Kitten Feeding Chart
Daily energy: 273.5 kcal/day
RER: 109.4 kcal/day
5/8 cup (before round-down: 5/8 cup) per day
Unrounded MER: 273.5 kcal/day
| Meal | Amount | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Meal 1 | 1/8 cup | |
| Meal 2 | 1/8 cup | |
| Meal 3 | 1/8 cup | |
| Meal 4 | 1/8 cup |
Assumptions
- Weight: 4 lb
- Life stage: Kitten under 4 months
- Life-stage factor: 2.5
- Calories per cup: 420 (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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