Tips & Resources for Feeding Your Cat

Mealtime is a special time for cats.
Feeding not only satisfies a cat’s abundant energy needs, but also provides her with the right nutrients she needs to stay healthy and strong. Although some cats have the ability to regulate their food intake, others will overindulge or have difficulty eating around other cats.

Simple guidelines for feeding your cat

• Feeding (food and water), sleeping/resting, and litter box areas should be separate from each other
• Ideally each cat should have its own food and water ‘station’, preferably in a quiet, low traffic place where your cat likes to spend time
• Water bowls should be wide and shallow; water should be fresh daily; some cats prefer to drink from a dripping faucet or a water fountain
• Many cats eat more readily from shallow bowls or plates so their whiskers don’t touch the sides
• Ideally, place food and water bowls separate from each other
• Food and water dishes should be kept clean
• Measure the cat food allotment for each cat according to the amount recommended by your veterinarian; monitor daily cat food intake and appetite

Do you have multiple cats in your household? Learn about feeding multiple cats.