Calculators
Senior Cat Feeding Calculator
Senior cats often need fewer calories than adults at the same weight. This preset uses the senior factor for an 11 lb cat split across three meals.
Use controls below for weight changes and calorie density on a senior formula.
Portions always round down; unrounded kcal is printed for transparency.
Senior Cat Feeding Calculator
Daily energy: 257.1 kcal/day
RER: 233.7 kcal/day
5/8 cup (before round-down: 5/8 cup) per day
Unrounded MER: 257.1 kcal/day
| Meal | Amount | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Meal 1 | 1/8 cup | |
| Meal 2 | 1/8 cup | |
| Meal 3 | 1/8 cup |
Assumptions
- Weight: 11 lb
- Life stage: Senior
- Life-stage factor: 1.1
- Calories per cup: 360 (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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