A menu for every age
Needs change over time
Kitten : Choose a complete food for growth and split meals according to age and veterinary recommendations.
Adult : Adjust the ration to ideal weight, neutering and activity in order to maintain a slender silhouette.
Senior : Have the diet regularly reassessed according to weight, kidney function, dentition and overall condition.
Which food?
Kibble, wet food, or home-cooked diet?
A complete cat food, dry, wet or mixed, is suitable if its composition covers the needs of a strict carnivore and if the ration is individually adapted. Wet food can contribute to water intake.
Amounts
How much should you give?
The daily amount must be calculated according to the energy density of the food, ideal weight, age, neutering and activity. The manufacturer's recommendations must be adjusted with the veterinarian according to changes in weight.
| Weight | Daily amount | Meals/day |
|---|---|---|
| 2 - 3 kg | 40 - 60 g | 2 |
| 3 - 4 kg | 52 - 76 g | 2 |
| 4 - 5 kg | 64 - 92 g | 2 |
Change
Managing the food transition
Any change in diet must be gradual over several days in order to limit digestive upsets, by gradually increasing the proportion of the new food.
Hydration
Water: do not overlook it
Fresh, clean water that is regularly renewed must remain available at all times. Several water points or a fountain can encourage drinking.
Little extras
Treats, in moderation
Treats should remain occasional and be deducted from the daily ration so as not to encourage weight gain.
Good habits
For a top-notch bowl
- Weigh the cat regularly and adjust the ration to its ideal weight.
- Measure the daily ration rather than filling the bowl freely.
- Provide fresh water at all times.
- Use food games to stimulate activity without increasing the ration.
Never give
Chocolate, onion, garlic, leek, grapes, alcohol, caffeine, xylitol and cooked bones are dangerous for the cat and can cause poisoning or serious injuries. No human medication should be administered without veterinary advice.
