How much wet cat food for a 6-pound cat to maintain healthy weight?

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Hi I wanted to ask how much pouches of cat food should teddy have in a day? I have searched online and the answers vary. She's a 6 pound cat which I hope is a healthy weight for a cat of her age but I want to make sure I'm feeding her the right amount. Currently in feeding her 2-3 pouches a day. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 9 months and 22 days old | 6.6 lbs

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The amount listed on the cat food bags are just a guideline. If Teddy is not too thin or fat you are feeding correctly. I feed based on the cats body condition rather than a set amount per animal as the activity level of each animal is different. At 6 lbs Teddy is a small cat so feeding that much is fine. As she becomes an adult and is spayed her metabolism will slow down and she may gain weight so you may need to decrease to 2 pouches a day. Indoor cats need less food as they get less exercise than outdoor cats, and young animals need more calories than older ones. Adjust the food amount as you monitor if she is normal weight, thin or overweight. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to gets answers to your veterinary questions.

How much wet cat food for a 6-pound cat to maintain healthy weight?

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