How much food should I feed my active, thin 1-year-old cat daily?

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How much food does my cat need? She is 1 year old, weighs about 7.5 lbs, and runs around outside for several hours every day. I give her 2 cans of fancy feast and a little dry food (NOW or Merrick: both in kitten formula) every day. Her bowl is usually licked clean. Today I opened a 3rd can and she ate a little of it. She is a little on the thin side. I noticed she supplements her diet with any moths she can catch. Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | spayed | 1 year old | 5.5 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

Depending on how much exercise she gets, she may need more food. Usually about 4oz to 5 oz canned kitten food, split into two feedings should be enough, however you may have to feed more in summer as she is more active in summer. Some cats are tall and thin and it is their normal weight. Try to assess her body condition score: https://vet.osu.edu/vmc/companion/our-services/nutrition-support-service/body-condition-muscle-condition-score-charts This should help immensely. If she is too thin according to this, just feed her more and if you can , three times a day until she has reached the condition you want her to have.

How much food should I feed my active, thin 1-year-old cat daily?

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