Our cat is somewhere between the ages of 8-10 months, she was spayed about a month ago soon after we brought her home from the shelter. This is why I'm not sure exactly how old she is, but do know for sure that she's no older than 10 months.
She has grown a bit since we got her, I can see a difference in her head size. When she had her operation, she was 6.8 lbs, I know she's a bit bigger than that now. But is this growth or her being a bit on the piggy side?
She gets Nutro Max Cat dry, approximately 3/4 a cup per day, fed half in the morning and half at night. She was getting 1/2 cup per day before her surgery, but as I stated, she has grown a bit since then. She empties her dish every day/night and would eat more if I gave it to her. Even the vet commented on how she ate, despite just being operated on. She doesn't look like she's getting fat, but I certainly don't want her to become that way. She doesn't cry for food, but is very impatient in the morning for her breakfast. I just don't know if I'm over feeding her or under feeding her or even how to tell one way or the other. Like I said, I think she'd empty a whole bag of the stuff if I sat it in front of her and still look for more.
This is all kind of new to me. My old fellow, who died in the spring, was a chronic vomiter due to an illness. As a result he never became overweight and I never really worried about how much he ate, as long as it was his prescription food. This girl is healthy and active, and I want her to remain that way. I appreciate any comments on this. Thanks.
She has grown a bit since we got her, I can see a difference in her head size. When she had her operation, she was 6.8 lbs, I know she's a bit bigger than that now. But is this growth or her being a bit on the piggy side?
She gets Nutro Max Cat dry, approximately 3/4 a cup per day, fed half in the morning and half at night. She was getting 1/2 cup per day before her surgery, but as I stated, she has grown a bit since then. She empties her dish every day/night and would eat more if I gave it to her. Even the vet commented on how she ate, despite just being operated on. She doesn't look like she's getting fat, but I certainly don't want her to become that way. She doesn't cry for food, but is very impatient in the morning for her breakfast. I just don't know if I'm over feeding her or under feeding her or even how to tell one way or the other. Like I said, I think she'd empty a whole bag of the stuff if I sat it in front of her and still look for more.
This is all kind of new to me. My old fellow, who died in the spring, was a chronic vomiter due to an illness. As a result he never became overweight and I never really worried about how much he ate, as long as it was his prescription food. This girl is healthy and active, and I want her to remain that way. I appreciate any comments on this. Thanks.
