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Why is my cat always hungry and constantly begging for food?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 11 months and 19 days old | 9 lbs

Why does my cat want to constantly eat?

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 12th, 2018

Your cat is still growing and may need more food than you are giving her. At this age she should get approximately 1 1/2 cans of cat food a day split into three feeds. That is approximately 8 oz of good quality wet (canned) food. Some cats need a lot of attention and lovings and petting, and if they do not get it, they will ask for food. So set aside time for playing with your cat, and talk to her or touch her every time you walk past her.

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