How much should a cat eat?

How much food does a cat really need?

Before it is filled, a cat’s stomach is about the size of a quarter. There are different opinions on how to determine the quantity of food to give her. Some say a cat needs about two tbsp of food each meal; others say the average cat should eat the equivalent of 10 mice a day, with each mouse at 30 calories. For the average cat, half a can of food per meal is about right. However, you don’t really need to portion out a cat’s food because she will eat as much as she needs. So you can meet your cat’s needs by feeding her twice a day and giving her 15 minutes to eat her fill. Put down a little food and if she polishes that off, refill until she’s no longer interested.


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