Thank you sooo much! Finally, a straight answer. You have answered all our questions about how much to feed our kittens and cats when all the other sites left us scratching our heads and converting grams into ounces.

@lindayu4206

5 ай бұрын

How old should I start giving her raw food?

This was pretty useful. Nobody ever cleared it up like this. My 5 month old kitten keeps stealing my 2 yr olds food and eats like she has food insecurity from before we got her. She cleans out her own and her brother's bowl too. The older one is a picky eater and over sensitive and will go hungry sometimes

Awesome vid, glad that I was doing it right for the first few days. Adopted my 9month old rescue Andy a few days ago and noticed he was very hungry, i fed him a whole can of wet food over the clurse of the day, 3 small portions, and had kibble available at night in case he got hungry. Hes much much happier this way!

Thank you for posting this video, it's really helpful for me 🙂 I was worried about the diet of my kitten, Much needed video 🌸

Great video!❤

Bless you. Finally an answer I understand. I was starting to think that nobody wanted to commit to giving a straight answer when it came to this.

those kittens are so cute

great advice ! I am fostering mama and kittens and appreciate those videos !

Best video yet ! I feed my 2 adult ragdolls 1/2 of the regular can or 1 of the smaller can twice a day between them, along with a little kibble and thier weight seems good.

@drlindsaybutzer

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you for the comment! ❤

@alexismassenburg7514

4 ай бұрын

Is the regular can 5.5 oz? Or was it 3?

@orangetruck651

4 ай бұрын

@@alexismassenburg75145.5

I've referred back to this video so many times 😊❤

I feed my 1 yo ragdoll a wet can and 2 pouches of Stella and Chewy’s Carnivore Cravings a day and he still cries for more… I thought I was over feeding but now I feel comfortable adding in raw freeze dried kibble with his meals

Thanks for the quick and easy tips. I would just recommend to everyone to spend a little time on your cat. Take an hour to research what kinds of food are best for them (macro and micro nutrient content) and what will fit into your budget. Also, all food should have the calorie content printed on it, just like human food. Use multiple reputable calorie calculators to get an average based on your cats weight, age, and neuter/spay status. Then, feed based on their calorie requirements and according to the appearance scale. It doesn't take much time to get this down. And take pictures; it's an easy and convenient way to track your cats progress.

most helpful video on youtube!! she cuts to the chase and doesnt waste your time with background info, history lessons or animal psychology LOL i have a 2year old tabby stray who i feed 2x a day. i hand mix 1 scoop of kibble with a quarter of wet food. I use the protein scoop that comes with my protein shake powder. Smoke usually eats all of that without any waste - so i think thats the right quantity for him. i do give him snack of tiny chunks of tuna, flounder or shrimp - approx the size of a penny - 2-3 sections at a time after play. i do that about 2x a day

Thank you so much I need to do research bc and this helps soooo much thanks❤

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:32 🐱 Use a body condition score card to assess your cat's health and adjust their feeding accordingly. 01:29 🥩 Feed kittens a cat-formulated diet rich in protein and taurine; offer wet food initially and transition to dry food. 02:11 🍽️ Feed 8-week-old kittens 1/4 can of big wet cat food and 1/4 cup of dry kibble three times a day. 03:06 🐾 For 4-6 month-old kittens, give 1/4 cup of dry kibble and a whole can of wet food twice a day. 03:47 🐈 Feed adult cats 1/2 cup of kibble and one full can of wet food twice a day; adjust portions based on the cat's activity and weight. Made with HARPA AI

@COG4L

6 ай бұрын

goofball

Thank you because I was so confused and unsure

kitten comes back and finishes it

Thank you very much :)

Always feed the wet food first. The dry food will not go bad if left in the bowl

I Have 5 adult cats and 2 kittens so I feed them in a comunal tray at night with three big cans of wet food and 2 cups of dry food in the morning, I also feeds my kittens separately about 2-3 times a day

you are so cute doctor 🥰

Nice information thanks a lot. One think i like to say that your voice is so beautifull i liked it verymuch.

Never feed your kitten or cat dry kibble. Too many carbs, not enough fat and useable protein.

@henryian

22 күн бұрын

what a terrible criticism when you don't say what to feed them.

Thanks Doc! May I ask if it's okay to feed both kitten and adult cat multiple small portions of food, wet & dry (i.e., 9 meals a day, total not exceeding the recommended daily consumption)?

thanku

I have a 5 week old rescue kitten

I have a brand new little kitten who has a voracious appetite. He does not waste any food and eats every drop he is served!!! He is my little hungry man... 🤣😂🤣

@countersmart

6 ай бұрын

My BSH is a foodie...gets grumpy when hungry and polishes off his meals

How long until I can go back to work and not worry about leaving the kitten alone? How many months

So I followed your advice since I’m a first time kitten owner/ caregiver. I’ve had my kitten for 2 months now and took her for her 4 month rabies shot and checkup. Kitten looks like she’s swallowed a ball- vet says kitten is overweight and needs to go on a diet. My kitten was spayed at 2 months old before they released her to us so my vet thinks this could be the reason why she’s overweight. Hopefully this comment helps prevent this for someone else. 💔Update: my vet misdiagnosed my kitten whose tummy was filled with fluid because she had FIP. Vet made me place her on a diet. FIP is rapidly progressive and fatal. Unfortunately my kitten passed away 3 weeks later (last week). I was worried she wasn’t fat and spent days researching what else it could be. 2 weeks into her diet I could feel her ribs and spine but her tummy was soft but still huge, she showed no signs of pain when I touched her tummy but I was still worried it wasn’t fat. Internet chat with vet-vet still insisted it’s because she’s fat and that she’s lethargic because she’s been spayed young at the shelter, said it’ll take a few month for her hormones to settle. A few days later she couldn’t walk more than 3 steps without rest and couldn’t climb the couch. I did my research and took her to the vet next morning, told her I think maybe my kitten has something called FIP and asked her to check for fluids. Vet drained almost 3 CUPS of fluid and reweighed my kitten who turned out to now be underweight and it was too late for her- she passed away the next day 💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔 Figured I’d update since original comment I had the belief that this vet caused my kitten to become obese.

@Adam-wz7pv

3 ай бұрын

That's because what is being suggested here is too much food for most kittens and most cats. I took a look at this using caloric guidelines and quality food - it's way too mcuh food.

@elektras6325

3 ай бұрын

@@Adam-wz7pv my vet misdiagnosed my kitten 😢as obese. I’ve just updated my comment to reflect this.

@martievery6531

Ай бұрын

Our cats have had FIP for 15 years they’re still kicking. They mom passed about 5 years ago from it she had it when they were born. It’s in the upper respiratory never heard of fluid in the belly but I’ll watch for that. Strange your kitten died so young

@arin4659

24 күн бұрын

I’m really sorry for your loss..

Hi Dr. Lindsay my kitty is 3 months old he's been eating 3 times a day wet and dry together. For a month already . Today I fed him breakfast as usual but he didn't want his lunch is this normal. Waiting for dinner to see if he eat.

How do you feed them together like that? I have 2 and the boy always scarf down his food then eats his sisters. I have to separate them when there eating.

@Itsvampyy

Жыл бұрын

Yeah that’s what you have to do, you’re right, separate then

I have four very tiny Munchkins and those amounts would be a little too much.

I don’t trust somebody who calls then a ki-en it’s kit-ten!

@annaliesemcgee6564

8 ай бұрын

Down in the south. That’s how we say it baby

@sammykara5436

6 ай бұрын

I call them that and I’m British

@COG4L

6 ай бұрын

just because it’s spelled that way doesn’t mean the pronunciation is that way goofball😂

My kitten eats everything up

Still confused. Am I feeding my kitten 1/2-1 can three times a day or total in a day?

@Vanilla91459

Жыл бұрын

In total in a day I think

@torilav7462

11 ай бұрын

3x/day

@haweeibrahim2887

9 ай бұрын

I feed them half a can twice a day and 1/4 dry in the middle of the day.

@Fhshaoaksbd

9 ай бұрын

How is this possible? My cat is overweight and she doesn’t even eat half of what the person in the video is advocating

@demonnino1372

7 ай бұрын

​@@Fhshaoaksbdsame and she's 8 months

How many grams should i feed my 3 month old kitten in one meal???

What about wet pouches ? Does a kitten eat 1 pouch a day in little sections or does he/she eat two -three pouches ?

Two kittens, bout three months old. I give them 1/2 portions of wet food 4 times a day (morning, lunch, diner, evening), and they have kibble on tap. They seem to self-regulate, they settle for half-portion meals, else they leave some to dry and it's disgusting. They snack on kibble a little bit through the day, but they much prefer the wet food. They run around the living room all day and don't lack any energy whatsoever.

All you did was confuse me even more. Thank you. All I want to know is how many ounces to feed my kitten at every feeding?

Thanks for this video is it essential for a kitten to get dry also? Ive been adopted by stray she just showed up one day. I generally do not like cats but my heart makes me do things I don't want to do. Ugly little tortoise shell that completely bonded to me. She so skinny been feeding her Rachel Rey before that she been eating tuna fish full can and a half so I was wondering if she was just gorging herself out of instinct? I don't know where she's putting it all.

@Adam-wz7pv

3 ай бұрын

Rachel Ray is garbage food and you should not be giving your cat canned tuna regularly - too much mercury.

I have 4 months kitten ragdoll. Should I feed her raw food?

Hi Dr Lindsay how much do I feed a kitten whos now 7 months old until a yr old.

Im still confused. I have two 6-7 week old kittens. Im guessing. They weigh 22 ounces. They eat a kitten can each every feeding. And im feeding them 3 times a day. They scarf it down. They both have round chubby bellies and are very playful.

@TheDigitalThreat

Жыл бұрын

lol im in same boat. just mine are closer to 10 weeks old. They seem way too hungry a half hour after meal time even though they have big fat bellys and get 3 meals a day consisting of a small can each, with light amounts of kibble for grazing in between the main wet meals. They are super playful/active and are healthy, but the fact they are always so hungry, and have these bloated bellys is concerning!

@dougprentice1363

Жыл бұрын

@@TheDigitalThreat mine have vet appointment Monday. They probably have worms. I don't want to introduce them to my adult cat until I get an ok from vet.

@TheDigitalThreat

Жыл бұрын

​@@dougprentice1363 my vet apt. was yesterday, shortly after makigng my comment. My little critters got the all clear from them. We both might just be overly concerned cat daddys. I dont remember my first kittens having big bellys, but they said they were perfect weight for their ages and i was feeding them the perfect amount.

@abbygayosso9006

11 ай бұрын

My kittens are about 4 weeks and mom seems very stressed I think milk is not enough, should I start get them wet food?

@SillyFREAKout

10 ай бұрын

yes you can start teaching them how to eat specifically kitten wet food. You might have to help them at first which there are vidoes on that. @@abbygayosso9006

Much as the kitty wants..

I'm here because I'm feeding a feral cat since last month. She was really thin a month ago and then I didn't see her for 2 weeks. When I saw her again, I noticed she gained weight especially her stomach. I am feeding her again but now, I'm confused if she's getting fat or she's pregnant. I don't know if I should put her on a diet or if I should give her more food. Lol.

@killuaxkun

10 ай бұрын

If you can grab her try to see her stomach if nipples are bigger and pink then she could be pregnant or you can ask a local or any veterinarian for advice don't be afraid to give a call an veterinarian

I found a feral kitten and she always wants to eat even though I give her big portions

@rahulbiswas-pq7fc

Жыл бұрын

She might need to get dewormed. The parasites take up a lot of nutrition, leaving the kitten still hungry.

@Someone-ye7jm

Жыл бұрын

@@rahulbiswas-pq7fc💯

Would you recommend to feed both dry and wet or see which one the cat prefers and stick to only that one

@user-sk9bx8st5o

Жыл бұрын

I give my kitty both

@TheDigitalThreat

Жыл бұрын

More variation at young age will only help keep them from being picky eaters as they get older. Ive always given both. Main meals are wet and small meals/snacks kibble. Depending on the type of wet food (pate, shredded etc) I will even mix in some kibble with the pate.

@civa1117

Жыл бұрын

I mainly go with dry food, and have it available 24/7 so my cat knows he can eat whenever he wants. I use wet food as a treat. Like you would treat yourself to ice cream or a pastry. My aunt made the mistake of giving her cat wet food almost every day, making the cat eat to much > becoming overweight in the process. And made him think he had the right to it every day. So every day at 3:30pm he would be miauwing until he'd get the wet food. Wet food is more damaging to the teeth, has less of the daily nutrients a cat needs. But ofcourse it doesn't hurt to give your cat sometimes. If your cat has difficulty drinking it helps a ton! Since wet food contains alot of water.

@SillyFREAKout

10 ай бұрын

Wet food is actually always the best for your cats. In the wild, cats get most of their hydration from food. Cats that eat only dry food are extra prone to dehydration and kidney issues as they age. I still feed my cats mostly dry food but I now add a pet grade bone broth to it that they love!@@civa1117

@Adam-wz7pv

3 ай бұрын

@@civa1117 good luck with the kidney and urinary track problems you're going to have. It'll be a shame to bury that cat 8 years early. There is ZERO truth to the notion that wet food is bad for teeth or dry food is good for teeth - this is an old wives tale - with a few minutes of research you could see this for yourself.

background music is toxic. But this is great information thank you!

Is it ok to mix wet and dry food together?

@Farah-yj1bh

8 ай бұрын

Yes

Is that 1/2 can each feeding or a day

What breed are they?

How i dntknow my kitten 2 month how eat which 1/4 or 1/2 a 2day?

Might be a dumb question but feed both wet and dry at the same time? If so mix them or put them separately?

for 8 week kitten is it 1/4 cup each time 3x a day or 1/4 cup total divided up 3x a day?

@Mira55_

9 ай бұрын

I brought mines kitten purina chow it says 1/4 cup .. most food comes with directions

My kitten eats 3 pack of 85gm everyday. She is two months old. Is it okay?

Please help! About a week ago my vet said my cat weights 1.8 kg, and she JUST because 4 months old. So should I feed her: - Twice a day - 1/4 cup (40g or 42g?) of dry food per meal - A can (85g) of wet food per meal OR that the 40g and 85g are for the whole day? Meaning that I should separate them for each meal?: - 20g of dry food - 42.5g of wet food This morning I gave my cat: - 40g of dry food - 50g of wet food and she ate them all?.. what do I do??

@chloe6347

Жыл бұрын

I think it’s the first one

@Leen_AZ123

Жыл бұрын

@@chloe6347 A whole can or 85g of wet food sounds like ALOT

Just got an 8 week old kitten and she is NOT eating. Even tried using a syringe and a bottle but still nothing . do i just need to be patient? Or am i doing something wrong? Because Cant really take her to a vet

Hmmm, I have never heard of "an over weight kitten" thats like saying your 2 month old infant is over weight?

So I hear feeding dry food to cats can cause bladder and kidney issues because they cannot produce enough fluids because they don’t drink water enough so I’m kind of misled by what you’re saying dry food when they get a serve

What about a kitten that is 6 months to 1 year of age???

What about if you just feeding wet food for kittens 4-6 m

Omg, stupid kittens are so cute 🥰 They're still so confused by existence 😂

@drlindsaybutzer

Жыл бұрын

Hahaha literally so fricking cute

Ok but how many gram/lbs. in a can? This is confusing.

Wait do I feed her 1/2 3 times a day ?? Or once a day

@arin4659

24 күн бұрын

I have the same question…

Hello my kitten seems to continue to be hungry. I feed her a whole small kitten can and one serving of formula every day. She is 5 weeks old. Is this normal?

@refresherpro

7 ай бұрын

Yeah maybe using mixing kibble with wet food then give twice a day

Hello, is it okay if I make my own wet food?

@meganleighramzan3926

Жыл бұрын

No

@SillyFREAKout

10 ай бұрын

Definitely would not recommend that as it's really easy to mess it up and make your cat sick or worse.

Thank you Every time a give wet food my kitten gets diharrea 😢

I have a ragdoll and she is 4 months ago. Can I feed her raw food or should I feed her when she is older?

@drlindsaybutzer

5 ай бұрын

Wait until she is older but you can give her alittle as treats. Right now stay feeding kitten kibble and wet food 3 x a day

@lindayu4206

5 ай бұрын

How old should I start giving her raw food?@@drlindsaybutzer

Greetings Dr. Hope you are having a wonderful day. I wanted to appreciate your effort sharing this helpful necessary information for all cat dads n moms. I've always been a dog dad and i had to move to another country and have just now adopted myself a 2 months old DollFacePersian kitten. Been 1 month now. My concern is and never have got an answer to why is my kitten having too much food😅 i feed 2 table spoons of wet food and in few hours Zara comes back with her tail tall asking for more... This happend 3 to 4 times a day. As per internet and videos, i feel like i might be feeding a bit more than recommended but she thinks Im not feeding enough. Zarah is 800g to 1kg weight now. Waiting for some response this comment. Have a great day, Thanks

@terrysuresh8276

2 ай бұрын

This is both for kitten food and i have fed her with adult wet food too. She eats all and she digests all, poops healthy, is active and playful. Just trying to put all the details for you. I wanted to know if its healthy to feed your kitten an adult cat food?

What about kitty 4 weeks old kitty And mama took out

Oh I forgot to ask How many treats should we be giving a nude little kitten that's less than 3 months old? How many lickables per day? If we feed additional things like boiled chicken, how much of that is okay? Are there other vitamins and supplements we should be offering outside of food, treats and water? Do cats like any fruits or vegetables? I have always been around dogs. This kitten is my first exposure to any felines at all!! HELP!!!

How much do I feed a 6 weeks kittens with bloated belly?

@refresherpro

7 ай бұрын

Fasting ur over feeding it

@najmahal-ghamdi8882

7 ай бұрын

@@refresherpro thank you!

I’m so confused. My female adult cat is overweight by more than a few pounds and she eats half of what this lady is advocating… I don’t want to starve my cat but I don’t want her to be overweight either

I will only be able to feed my 12 week old kitten 2x aday and not 3x so how much should I give him?

@kaleighblatz1581

Жыл бұрын

me too. i’m doing a little over 1/4 cup two times a day

@Vanilla91459

Жыл бұрын

Maybe just add a little bit more to both servings

People dont do this with adult cats feeding them dry and wet food at the same time 2x a day. The dry food after they eat it will expand in their stomach alot after they drink water. Try it take 1/2 cup of ur dry food and pour water on it and watch how it swells up

So just to confirm, my 7 month old kitten is eating 2 of the little cans a day is this ok?

“Just pick it up, throw it away” yeah sure, with the income of a veterinarian.

@NicoleZST

10 ай бұрын

Can’t afford a cat? Don’t get a cat. Your cat shouldn’t have to eat old food because you can’t afford to throw it away.

@MightyHex

10 ай бұрын

@@NicoleZST lol yeah okay sweetheart 👍🏼

Fish.stake from cow bison some milk boiled eggs. Do not feed with can cancer ingredients.

but i thought grain was bad and science diet has grain

@recycledfelines

Жыл бұрын

Dry food in general is bad for cats, but it's pretty elitist saying that we shouldn't feed grained cats, some people can't afford grain-free food

Kibble is very bad for cats and dogs. And to ween your cat to give the poor animal dry food, which isn't food. Is heartbreaking. Everyone see what holistic vets say about what to feed your cat or dog. I suggest Karen Becker

@mz1530

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the recommendation. I was told that kibble is good for keeping tooth decay at bay.

@venukrithish007

4 ай бұрын

It isn't bad

@Iceash0607

4 ай бұрын

​@mz15w30 well its mostly cuz of the crunch and grinding (which actually doesn't really help chz cats don't chew and grind their food much), some dental treats and silvervine chew toys, cat grass (which is really easy to grow and cats love to chew on them), you should be good.

@viperblackjewel3915

3 ай бұрын

Why is it bad if it's high protien, low carb and has added wet food and bone broth?

@JohnstasBACK

3 ай бұрын

You answered your own question. Dry food is mimicking what a wet food accomplishes. And you’re wrong. Dry food is much higher in carbs than any wet food. Cats do not need that many carbohydrates as it leads to health complications.

Why did you answer a bunch of questions other than what you said you would? I want my 5 mins back. Also, who the heck is going to throw away good food and simply replace it! Why not feed them less? Lady, I want my 5 mins back!

Not a Fan of getting a 8week old kitten. Thats way too young. I met my kitten at 8weeks and that poor Thing wasnt understanding the World yet. I picked him up at 12 weeks, where the Start to become more independant. Also kibble is bad. Cats should eat 99% meat protein, No grains nor sugar

This advice is wrong. Please watch the Cat Butler

Dry food is AWFUL…. are you a vet and say this??? Dry food only creates urinary tract infections and this advice is awful. - Jackson galaxy is not a doctor but he talks about cat food in such a wiser and better manner. Sad to hear this from a doctor 😢

I am sorry, I stopped the video when you said it’s ok for the cat to waist food… sorry but it’s not practical! Food is not cheap, and that is not environmentally friendly practice

@MaryKane-qv5vz

4 ай бұрын

If cat leaves food, especially in summer when there may be flies around, put it in a glass jar, (jam jar) and keep safe until next feeding time. Not realistic for me to throw out good cat food with six beautiful rescues to feed.

This is the worst possible video "let me make it simple for you" -now go read the comments. Nobody can tell how much they're supposed to feed their cats now because the instructions were not clear - What I took away from the video, as someone who feeds healthy food to their cat, is that I should over-feed them by a factor of 3-4 when looking at caloric intake- so yea, this is a terrible video that will create hundreds, if not thousands of unhealthy, obese cats that will have diabetes as adults. Let's be clear here - this "Veterinarian" says to feed your 1-2 lb "Ki-enns" 1 1/2 cans (5 oz) of wet and 3/4 cup of dry food per day - think about this for just a minute! Calorically and from a Carb perspective, that's absolutely insane, even for very active kittens!!!

NOT helpful at all…. I want the amount of food in GRAMS 😕

This is some serious first world shit. Feed the cat. That’s it. I’m from the Caribbean, we have pets. We feed them. They live. That’s it’s.🙄

worst advice ever

Would have been great if you said the gr of food to give them and not with “cups” measuring since some of us have an automatic feeder and can adjust it. So sadly this video didn’t help me will keep searching 🥲