5,104 answers about cats
Cats keep their people guessing — why the 3 a.m. zoomies, what belongs in the bowl, when a vet visit can’t wait. This page gathers the cat library of KinsLe Answers in one place, organized by topic from feeding and litter to behavior, health and senior care. Every answer is original, written by KinsLe, and tied to a real KinsLe feature.
410 answers in Feeding & Nutrition — page 3 of 18
Sturdy, protein-based treats suit a Norwegian Forest Cat: sizeable pieces of plain cooked salmon or chicken, or dense meat treats made for cats that give those strong jaws something to do. A few pieces a few times a week is enough for an adult, with the calories balanced against its main meals. This is a big,…
Plain, cat-specific treats suit a Domestic Shorthair best: small pieces of cooked chicken, turkey or fish without seasoning, or simple meat-based cat treats with a short ingredient list. A few pieces once a day, or a small handful a few times a week, is plenty for most, and the calories should come off the day's…
Small, soft, single-protein treats suit a Devon Rex best: tiny pieces of plain cooked chicken or turkey, freeze-dried meat treats made for cats, or a pea-sized taste of plain cooked fish. Offer them once or twice a day at most, a few small pieces at a time, and take their calories out of the main meals. The Devon Rex…
A typical adult Suphalak needs about 200 to 250 calories a day, close to three quarters of a cup of dry food or the wet equivalent, served in two measured meals. This rare Thai breed has a rich copper-brown coat and a compact, Burmese-like build that gains weight quietly once kittenish energy fades. Feel for the ribs…
Most adult Sokokes need about 200 to 260 calories a day, around three quarters of a cup of dry food or the wet-food equivalent, given as two measured meals. The Sokoke is a slender, athletic forest cat with a striking wood-grain tabby coat, and it should stay visibly lithe rather than well padded. Weigh the portion…
An adult Raas Cat generally needs around 240 to 320 calories a day, roughly a cup of dry food or the wet equivalent, divided between two or three meals. This lean, long-legged island breed from Indonesia stays active and burns more than a placid lap cat of similar size, so judge the scoop against visible ribs and a…
An adult cat of this breed does well on 200 to 260 calories a day, about three quarters of a cup of dry food or the wet-food equivalent, split into two measured meals. Start from the feeding guide for your cat's current weight, then judge by feel: ribs should be easy to find under a light fat cover on this muscular,…
A typical adult German Rex needs about the daily amount suited to a small-to-medium, active cat — often around half a cup of dry food a day, or the label equivalent in wet food, split into two or three measured meals. The German Rex has a fine, wavy coat that offers little insulation, and many owners find this busy,…
A typical adult Foldex needs a modest daily amount — roughly a third to a half cup of dry food across the day, or the wet-food equivalent on the label — split into two measured meals. The Foldex is a compact, round-faced breed with a calm indoor nature, and it gains weight readily, so its portion should sit at the…
A typical adult Cyprus Cat needs roughly the amount that supplies a moderate daily energy intake for a sturdy, medium-sized cat — in practice, about two measured meals built from a complete cat food, adjusted to keep a visible waist. Many owners land near half a cup of dry food a day, or the wet-food equivalent shown…
A Turkish Van needs a complete, meat-first diet portioned for a large, powerful, semi-longhaired cat who matures slowly and burns real energy in athletic play. Wet food or a wet-and-dry combination in measured meals keeps her muscular rather than heavy, with portions judged by feeling for ribs under her cashmere-like…
A Turkish Angora does best on a complete, meat-first diet in measured meals sized for a fine-boned, athletic cat whose silky single coat, mercifully, shows her true outline honestly. Wet food or a wet-and-dry mix covers her protein and hydration needs, with portions following her elegant build: ribs lightly covered,…
A Sphynx typically needs a complete, meat-rich diet fed more generously than her size suggests, because a hairless body loses heat constantly and her metabolism runs high to replace it. Wet food or a wet-and-dry mix in three or four smaller measured meals suits her quick turnover and supports the skin oils her breed…
A Siberian's staple diet should be a complete, meat-first food portioned for a powerful, semi-longhaired cat who matures slowly and carries substantial muscle beneath a triple-layered coat. Wet food or a wet-and-dry combination in measured meals keeps her lean under the fur, and portions must be judged by hands-on…
A Siamese needs a complete, meat-first diet portioned for a lean, long, high-energy cat who burns calories on movement and commentary in roughly equal measure. Wet food or a wet-and-dry mix in two or three measured meals suits her fast metabolism and helps her hydration, with portions judged by her naturally slim…
A Scottish Fold's healthy staple is a complete, meat-first diet portioned carefully for a medium, round-built cat with a calm, home-loving temperament and a real tendency to gain weight. Wet food or a wet-and-dry combination in measured meals, with portions set by feeling for ribs rather than by her placid appetite,…
A Russian Blue does best on a complete, meat-first diet in measured meals matched to a lean, graceful cat with a famously hearty appetite hiding inside an elegant frame. Wet food or a wet-and-dry mix, portioned by rib and waist checks under that dense silver coat, prevents the quiet rounding this reserved breed is…
A Ragdoll needs a complete, meat-first diet portioned for a large, soft-mannered cat who keeps growing for several years and whose relaxed temperament makes weight gain easy and quiet. Wet food or a wet-and-dry mix in measured meals, sized by feeling for ribs beneath her silky semi-long coat, keeps her muscular rather…
A Persian's staple diet should be a complete, meat-based food chosen partly for how her flat face actually eats: shallow bowls, and kibble shapes she can pick up comfortably if dry food is used, with wet food often the easiest mainstay. Portion discipline matters greatly, because this serene, low-activity breed gains…
A Norwegian Forest Cat needs a complete, meat-first diet portioned for a large, muscular, slow-maturing climber whose appetite and needs shift with the seasons and that magnificent double coat. Wet food or a wet-and-dry mix in measured meals keeps her lean under the fur, while portions should be judged by hand,…
A Maine Coon's staple diet should be a complete, meat-first food portioned for a genuinely large cat who matures slowly and keeps growing long after smaller breeds have finished. Wet food or a wet-and-dry combination in two or three measured meals supports his joints, muscles, and hydration, with portions set by…
A Japanese Bobtail does well on a complete, meat-first diet in measured meals matched to a lean, athletic, talkative cat who stays active well into adulthood. Wet food or a wet-and-dry mix covers her protein and moisture needs, and portions should be set by her slim body condition rather than by the generous appetite…
A Devon Rex thrives on a complete, meat-first diet in measured meals sized for a small, elfin cat with a warm body, a playful streak, and an appetite that often exceeds her frame. Wet food or a wet-and-dry combination supplies the protein her wavy-coated, heat-losing body uses quickly, while set mealtimes stop this…
A Cornish Rex typically needs a complete, meat-rich diet served generously enough to fuel a famously fast metabolism, because her fine wavy coat offers little insulation and her body burns energy just staying warm. Most do well on wet food or a wet-and-dry mix in two or three measured meals, with portions judged by…
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