Cat Feeding Calculator
A starting point, not a diagnosis. This uses your cat's ideal weight — worked out from body condition, not just the number on the scale.
59 g / day (food)
What this result uses
Dry food · 4,000 kcal/kg · Default estimate
The food calories are a default estimate for this food type. The portion may change when you enter the actual label value.
Food label examplesDaily total needed238 kcal
├ Treats0 kcal (0.0%)
└ Food238 kcal → 59 g
FoodTreats (aim for under 10%)
Current weight8.8 lb
If fed twice a day30 g per meal
Individual needs can vary by up to 50% from these estimates — every number here is a starting point. Re-weigh every 2 weeks and adjust by 5–10%. Measuring cups can be off by 30%+ depending on kibble density, so use a kitchen scale.
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