How much food is enough for a cat?


If your cat is getting pudgy, dial back the food a little and promote a bit more exercise. Photo: freepik

Cats are just like us in that they enjoy nice food and they’re not always very sensible about their portion control.

There is no exact formula over what to feed a cat. To work it out, you need to take into account various issues including life stage, level of activity, the size of the cat and the quality of the food you give them.

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