Calorie Basics · August 6, 2026Do Spayed or Neutered Cats Need Fewer Calories?
Yes. After surgery, many cats need fewer calories but eat more. Learn how much to change and how to watch weight.
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Calorie Basics · August 6, 2026
Weight & Health · July 16, 2026Cat Treat Calories: How Many Are Too Many?
Treats should stay under 10 percent of daily calories. See how to count them and cut meals to match.
Weight & Health · June 25, 2026How to Help an Overweight Cat Lose Weight Safely
Safe cat weight loss is slow, about 0.5 to 1 percent of body weight per week. Follow these steps with your vet.
Weight & Health · June 5, 2026Cat Body Condition Score (BCS): How to Check at Home
The 9-point body condition score shows if your cat is thin, ideal or overweight. Learn a simple hands-on check.
Life Stages · May 21, 2026Senior Cat Feeding Guide: Calories, Weight and Meals
Older cats can gain or lose weight. Learn how to set calories, spot problems and plan meals for senior cats.
Food & Portions · April 30, 2026How Often Should You Feed a Cat?
Most adult cats do well with two to four small meals daily. Compare meal schedules and free feeding.
Life Stages · April 14, 2026Kitten Feeding Chart by Age: Calories and Meals
Kittens need two to three times resting energy. See calories by age, meal counts and when to move to adult food.
Food & Portions · March 27, 2026How to Read Cat Food Calories on the Label
Cat food labels list calories as kcal per kg, per cup or per can. Learn to find and convert them for accurate portions.
Food & Portions · March 9, 2026How Much Wet Food Should You Feed a Cat?
Daily wet food depends on calories per can, not can size alone. Use this simple method and worked examples.
Food & Portions · February 19, 2026Wet vs. Dry Cat Food: How to Set the Right Portions
Wet and dry food have very different calories per bite. Learn how to portion each one, and how to feed a mix without overfeeding.
Calorie Basics · February 3, 2026Cat Resting Energy Requirement (RER) Explained
RER is the starting point for every cat calorie plan. Learn the formula, a worked example and the life stage factors vets use.
Calorie Basics · January 12, 2026How Many Calories Does a Cat Need Per Day?
A healthy adult cat needs roughly 20 to 26 calories per pound daily. See typical numbers by weight and what changes them.