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Is my cat's dry food feeding schedule right? Should I leave food out?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Maine Coon | Male | neutered | 1 year and 3 months old

Good morning ! I adopted a cat a year ago but I am quite lost with the way of feeding him. I usually give him dry food twice a day (85gr morning and evening) and then during the day I leave some dry food (indoor cat by purina) but I don’t know if it is the correct way. Could you advise me on the good way to do it ? Many thanks Justine

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Answered By Maria DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 11th, 2018

Cookie is so handsome! You are doing everything right. Offer food twice a day. I would only not leave the food out if Cookie is overweight or is gaining weight from it. Your veterinarian would be able to tell you if they feel he is overweight. At your next visit with your vet you can talk to them about it! Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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