Do cats need food available all night? Can they go 8 hours without eating?

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Do I have to leave food out for my cat over night? Can a cat go without eating for 8 hours? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 11 lbs

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Yes she can pass the night without eating without problems. Feed her twice daily and then, if you want, leave some (small amount) of dry food outside in different places could be an option.

Do cats need food available all night? Can they go 8 hours without eating?

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