Section 04
Feeding & Nutrition
Cats are obligate carnivores with very specific needs. Learn how to choose a complete food, how much to feed and which human foods are dangerous.
Wet vs Dry Cat Food vs Raw: Which Is Best?
The pros and cons of wet food, dry kibble, mixed feeding, raw and homemade diets for cats — and what matters more than the format.
How to Choose a Cat Food: Reading Labels and Ingredients
How to read a cat food label: complete vs complementary, life stage, ingredient lists, guaranteed analysis, marketing claims and what "premium" really means.
How Much and How Often to Feed a Cat (Kitten, Adult, Senior)
Daily calorie needs and feeding frequency for kittens, adult and senior cats, how to measure portions, and how to use body condition scoring.
Why Cats Don't Drink Much Water (and How to Help)
Why cats drink so little, how much water a cat needs, signs of dehydration, and practical tips — bowls, fountains and wet food — to increase water intake.
Toxic Foods and Plants for Cats: The Complete Danger List
Lilies, onions, garlic, chocolate, grapes, xylitol, alcohol, human medicines and more — what is dangerous to cats, symptoms of poisoning and what to do.
Overweight Cats and Neutered Cats: Preventing and Fixing Weight Gain
Why neutered cats gain weight, how to tell if your cat is overweight, the health risks of obesity and a safe, vet-guided weight loss plan.
Foods for Neutered Cats and Veterinary Diets Explained
What "sterilized" cat foods do, and when vets prescribe therapeutic diets for urinary, kidney, digestive, allergy, weight and diabetic cats.
Calculate portions
Use our cat food calculator to estimate daily calories and grams for your cat's weight, age and lifestyle — then adjust with your vet based on body condition.