One of the most important things to know when you decide to become a pet owner is how much and how often you should feed your pet. A pet’s diet depends on what kind of animal he/she is, the age, and health status. Knowing the proper diet for your pet can prevent future health problems like obesity.
Let’s look at how much and how often you should feed your cat. You can find dozens of varieties of cat food brands, all offering a different kind of flavour or nutritional value.
Feeding your cat the wrong kind of food will lead to health problems. So will feeding your cat too little or too much. If you want your cat to live a long and healthy life, you need to know how much to feed them.
First tip is to establish a regular feeding routine. Although it is easy to determine what kind of food you should feed your cat by checking the label, the answer to how often you should feed them is not quite definite.
Age plays a big role in determining the amount and frequency of feeding. Kittens require more food per pound of body weight compared to adult cats. This is because they need the food to support their growth, thus they should be fed more frequently.
Growing kittens of up to six months of age may require three meals a day. From six months onward, most cats will usually need only two meals a day.
When the cat hits adulthood, feeding him/her once or twice a day is appropriate in most cases. Senior cats, those aged seven and above, should maintain the same feeding routine.
It is also important to note your cat’s health status. For example, if your cat suffers from diabetes, you would need to feed him based on whenever he is administered insulin and depending on the type.