What's the right amount of wet and dry food for my cat daily?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
hi i give my cats both wet and dry food twice a day i want to know how much wet and how much dry food i should give them because i dont think im giving them enough
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Published on November 10th, 2016
Good question. Cats in general get about 1 cup of food daily per 10 lbs of body weight. However check your cat food label and you will often find a feeding amount guideline right on the package. So 1 cup= 1 can (~5.5oz). So for a 10 lb cat this is roughly 1/2 can + 1/2 cup.
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Their weight, age and activity levels need to be taken into account when feeding. An average 8 pound cat can eat about 8oz of dry food OR 6oz of canned food per day. You will need to adjust the amount based on the above factors and body condition. You can ask your vet to show you how to assess your cat and get a BCS (body condition score).
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Published on October 28th, 2017
Ideally a cat should consume about 60ml/kg per day; dry food is generally about 10% moisture so for every 100g of food fed she is taking 10ml of fluid and should drink the remainder. Many cats do not voluntarily drink enough, using water fountains, offering rain or cooled boiled water and cooled chicken or fish broth can help to tempt her. I recommend also running a urine sample to see how over concentrated it is
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Published on October 14th, 2017
The average 8-10 pound cat can eat about 6oz of canned food daily. This amount should be divided into two feedings. Since each cat's metabolism and activity are different, this amount can be adjusted to maintain a healthy weight and body condition.
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