How many time feed cats?

Hi guys,

I have 6 adult cats (indoor / outdoor), and they never eat together at the same time some don't like eat next to others

I was leaving dry food for all day, and wet in mornings and evenings. My two female cats getting overweight so I have to reduce the amount. I read that feeding cat twice a day is enough, and all day free food is bad. 

Do you think they will figure out the time when food is available if I leave the food for two hours in the morning and for 2 hours in the evening only?

Best Regards

Maja

I think most cats prefer to get 3 meals a day. 4 if you can manage it. Cats naturally eat many small meals (mice ) a day. Most people who work full-time can manage 3 meals---before work, after work, and at bedtime. If you don't work FT you might be able to do 4 meals.

Anyway, yes, your cats will get used to the new schedule. It might take a while (cats hate change!) but they'll get it eventually

W Willowy is absolutely right that more, smaller meals are closer to how a cat would naturally eat. Having said that, many cats here do just fine on two meals a day You can always add a snack in just before bed if they seem overly hungry in the mornings

And yes, they WILL learn that food is only available at set times and adapt accordingly...and pretty quickly too. [article="31129"][/article]