Freeze-Dried Cat Food: Caloric Needs for Adult Cats, Kittens, Seniors, and Nursing Moms

Caloric Needs for
Adults, Kittens, Seniors, and Nursing Moms

Understanding the right caloric intake is crucial for your cat's health and wellbeing. Freeze-dried foods generally require 2:1 reconstitution. This just means add some water!

How to measure:

- Weigh your cat. (1 lb = 2.2 kg)

- Multiply cat's weight by the % body weight (above) to get daily portion as rehydrated food. (Note: This weight is WITH Water! aka "reconstituted")

- Divide the outcome by 3. (i.e. 10 lb /2.2 kg = 4.5kg; 4.5kg x 0.04 = .18 = 180g; 180g / 3 = 60g!)

- Adjust up or down based on your cat’s body shape, energy, and life stage.

Example: An active, non-spayed/neutered, 10 lb. Adult Cat (10 / 2.2 = 4.5kg; 4.5kg x 0.04 = .18 = 180g!) would be 180g of food daily! (1 lb = 2.2g)

Always rehydrate freeze-dried food and consult your vet for specific recommendations, especially for kittens, seniors, or nursing cats.