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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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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

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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    Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

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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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