Can I free-feed my cat with pancreatitis wet/dry food & probiotics?

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My cat had pancreatitis about a month ago. I was wondering if it is going overboard by feeding her wet food, dry food and probiotic powder all day everyday (there are no set meal schedules for her). Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 1 year and 7 months old | 10.5 lbs

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

Most cats don't have a set schedule with meal time and that is ok. The most important thing is that Kacey is eating daily and consuming a low fat (calorie) diet if she is at risk for repeat pancreatitis episodes. As long as her body condition score is ideal and she isn't pre-diabetic, I would not worry about trying to get her on a feeding schedule. It is good if she readily converts to a schedule, but it isn't absolutely necessary. Make sure you discuss with your vet what the appropriate amount of food to offer her daily. Also you can use the feeding charts on her food labels to get a rough estimate of how much she needs. Try to only offer her amounts of food that fall within that chart and you should be fine. Most cats typically only need around 1-1.5 cups/cans a day. And the probiotic is always a good daily supplement to keep her stools regulated.

Can I free-feed my cat with pancreatitis wet/dry food & probiotics?

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