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Can I feed my small cat small portions multiple times each day?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 7 months and 4 days old | 14 lbs

Can I give him only one handful for breakfast lunch and dinner

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Answered By Megan, DVM, CVA

Veterinarian

Published on December 5th, 2017

Since Oliver is so small, then yes you can feed him a small handful three times a day. Cats enjoy nibbling throughout the day anyways so a good way to feed them if to pre-measure their total amount of food for the day and give them just a portion of it several times a day. This way they aren’t over eating but they feel like they are getting fed multiple times a day. I hope This helps!

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