Cat Food And Its Routine

Feed an adult can once or twice a day. Serve the food in the same place at around the same time each day. A mixture of canned and dry food is a good idea, for variety, and so that the cat uses its jaws and teeth on the dry food.

For the correct quantity, follow the manufacturer’s recommendations on the can or packet. An adult 4 kilogram cat generally needs around 400 grams of canned food per day or about 50 grams of dry food, depending on its lifestyle.

Cats with freedom to roam will need more than an indoor cat, and more may be required during cold weather. Avoid giving snacks between meals. If your cat asks persistently for more, check the quantities are within the above range, but do not feed on a demand basis.

If concerned, ask your vet’s advice. Over eating and obesity do occur in cats, although to a lesser extent than with dogs.

Do not leave food, especially canned food, lying around for long. It dries, begins to smell, attracts flies, and generally offends the cat’s acute senses of smell and taste.

Clear away any uneaten food immediately, and wash specially designated utensils and bowls thoroughly. Feeding your cat tidbits from the table is not recommended. Cats readily form anti social habits, and pester you at meal times.

A meal served at room temperature is eaten with gusto. Cold food straight from the refrigerator may be rejected. A Siamese cat can persistently ask for more food in a very loud noise.

Some indoor or outdoor cats do need more food in cold weather, or simply because they are more active than indoor cats. A cat takes its meal on a worktop, so that the house dog does not steal its food.

Ideally, the area should not be used for human food preparation. A windowsill is more suitable.