Your cat’s body condition is the real answer. You should be able to feel their ribs with a light touch (not see them, not have to dig through a layer of fluff). If your cat leaves a puddle of wet food untouched, you’re overfeeding. If they lick the bowl clean and then stare at you like you’ve ruined their life, you might be underfeeding.
A good rule of thumb: check the feeding guide on your wet food can, then cut it by 10-15% because those guides assume your cat is a marathon runner. And if your cat is a lazy, indoor philosopher who only runs to the food bowl, adjust accordingly. Your vet is your best ally here—they can tell you the exact calorie count for your cat’s lifestyle.
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