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Cat Food Calculator

Calculate how many calories your cat needs per day and how much wet or dry food that is.

Cat weight (lb)

Status

Dry food (kcal per cup)

Wet food (kcal per 3 oz can)

How to use it

Enter weight and status.
Use the calorie statements on your food packaging.

How it works

RER = 70 × kg^0.75; neutered adult cats ≈ 1.2 × RER. A 10 lb indoor cat needs about 220-250 kcal per day.

FAQ

How much wet food should a cat eat?

A typical 10 lb cat needs roughly 2.5-3 cans (3 oz) of wet food a day if fed only wet food.

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