{"id":13753,"date":"2023-03-25T15:03:30","date_gmt":"2023-03-25T15:03:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/?p=13753"},"modified":"2023-03-28T02:42:49","modified_gmt":"2023-03-28T01:42:49","slug":"how-much-and-how-often-should-you-feed-your-cat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/how-much-and-how-often-should-you-feed-your-cat\/","title":{"rendered":"Owner\u2019s Guide: How Much and How Often Should You Feed Your Cat"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cats<\/span><\/a> are known to be fickle creatures, and every cat owner struggles to keep their diets at bay. Despite this, cats are among the most beloved pets in the world. There\u2019s no wonder that cat owners would spoil their pet cats with toys – and especially food.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

However, indoor pet cats have a higher <\/span>rate of obesity<\/span><\/a> due to these practices. 15.33% of cats in the US are obese, while 59.5% have weight problems. For the last ten years, there has been an increase of 114% of cats that have obesity and or overweight.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cat diets vary; pet cats will <\/span>live longer<\/span><\/a> and healthier lives by determining what needs to change. In this article, we will discuss how much food your cat should eat, how often they should be fed, and the benefits of following a feeding schedule;<\/span><\/p>\n

How Much Food Should You Feed Your Cat?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Different cats have different appetites and dietary needs. What works for a large cat might not work for a lean cat. Determining how much food you should feed your cat should base on the following factors:<\/span><\/p>\n