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How much and how often should I feed my 2-year-old cat daily?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | unspayed | 3 years and 1 month old

How many times & how much food should a two year old cat give?

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Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

Veterinarian

Published on February 16th, 2020

In the wild, cats eat anywhere for 9-16 times a day. That means their metabolisms are geared to run at all times. I recommend to feed 4 - 6 small meals a day. The amount to feed is based upon the calories in the diet and your cat's body condition score: https://www.petcoach.co/article/how-do-i-determine-if-my-cat-is-overweight/ Stick with good brands like Royal Canin or Purina ProPlan. Most adult cats eat between 0.5 - 1 cup a day. An indoor adult food may be a good option as it is lower calorie than normal food. I hope this helps.

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