Frequently Asked Questions
How is a cat's food portion determined?
RER = 70 × (kg)^0.75, then a factor (neutered adult ≈ 1.2, intact ≈ 1.4, kitten 2–2.5, weight loss ≈ 0.8) gives daily calories. Dividing by the food's kcal density yields cans of wet or cups of dry per day, split by meals. This is general guidance, not veterinary advice - consult your veterinarian for personalized recommendations for your pet.
Wet vs dry - does the math change?
Only the caloric density does. Canned food is mostly water (~70–90 kcal per 3 oz) while dry is energy-dense (~300–500 kcal/cup), so enter the figure for the food you actually feed, or split it for mixed feeding.
Why are indoor cats prone to overfeeding?
Indoor, neutered cats burn less, so free-feeding dry food easily exceeds needs. Measured portions based on RER and a 1.0–1.2 factor help prevent the very common feline obesity. This is general guidance, not veterinary advice - consult your veterinarian for personalized recommendations for your pet.
Is this the same as a cat calorie calculator?
No - it turns the calorie target into measured cans/cups per meal from your product's label, rather than just reporting a calorie number.
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