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How often a cat should eat
My cat likes to eat several times a day in smaller portions. Vet said he should eat twice a day, but considering she recommends dry food, then no wonder - dry food sure can stay all day without spoiling! But canned food must be eaten right away, and that's what he eats now. He is almost 8 if that's of any indicator. Is it bad to feed him say 4 times a day in equal intervals, or not?
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That's fine, and actually ideal.
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You are doing great
My cats eat canned 3 times a day,but not all the food at once,they keep coming back to it until it's done. I just have to watch so my little fatty,Vinnie,does not suck it all up My new vet actually agrees with my feeding schedule and the food I am feeding
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Hi Sugarcatmom,
Thanks for replying. What kind of food/diet do you feed your cat? Our vet also said he is 1 pound overweight, which is like 10 pounds compared to human weight. He maintained the same weight throughout the years until our last visit to the vet. I'm wondering how can I make him lose 1 pound without sacrificing his nutrition? I try to get him to play/exercise more often He is a big cat, but I wouldn't call him overweight. He was just always big, but he is also lean. He eats quite often, actually more than 4 times a day for sure. I don't know how to tell whether he is hungry or just fooling me! Maybe I should just leave more wet food on his plate, so he can nibble on it for half a day. |
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Thanks chico! What kind of food do you give your cats?
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My 3 cats eat Wellness cans for the past month or so,a little pricey with 3 cats,but I am hoping it will keep them healthier
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oh wow a whole pound i dont want to soiund like a grump but i think your vet is talking thruogh his/her hat
if kitty has a waist and energy then he is fine think about how a cat in the wild eats Hunts a mouse eats 3 ozs or so and takes a nap lol I would find another vet myself but thats just me |
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When my cat is through with the portion of canned she becomes full on, I run a bit of hot water over the rest, which creates a little 'broth' that is extra hydration, and make the remaining portion more appetizing.
I let my cat eat how much or little when and how she wants. We have no weight issues, so we can free-feed.
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My cats eat three times a day. Wellness grain free is their main source of canned, along with a mix of:
Fromms 4 star Go Natural, grain free flavours Organics by Nature To give them a change. They munch on Orijen too.
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my cats get wet food 3 times a day in the morning, when im back from work and a little less just before bed... its working out and the eating of each others food has stopped.
As Poppy is a little bigger I leave out dry food (yay chicken soup for the cats soul) and its there if they need it...
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