How much should a 15 lb cat eat?
About 350 calories a day.
Daily calories by situation
| Your cat | Calories/day | Dry cups (400 kcal) | 3-oz cans (90 kcal) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spayed/neutered adult | 350 | 0.88 | 3.9 |
| Intact adult | 410 | 1.03 | 4.6 |
| Weight loss (at goal weight) | 240 | 0.59 | 2.6 |
| Senior, less active | 320 | 0.81 | 3.6 |
| Kitten (growing) | 740 | 1.84 | 8.2 |
Resting energy = 70 × (weight in kg)0.75: about 295 calories for 15 lb (6.8 kg), multiplied by a life-stage factor. Check your food label for the real calories per cup or can.
Is 15 lb overweight? For many domestic cats, yes, though large breeds like Maine Coons and Ragdolls can be healthy at this weight. Ask your vet for an ideal weight and feed for that, not the current weight.
Feeding tips
- Split food into 2–4 small meals; cats are natural snackers.
- Wet food adds water, which helps cats that don't drink much.
- Weight loss should be slow: about 1–2% of body weight per week. Fast diets are risky for cats.
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Questions people ask
How many calories should a 15 lb cat eat?
About 350 a day for a spayed or neutered adult.
How many cans of wet food for a 15 lb cat?
About 3.9 3-oz cans a day if each has about 90 calories, or 2.0 5.5-oz cans of about 180 calories.
The Paw Plan shares general pet care information, not veterinary advice. Figures on this page are estimates calculated from the assumptions shown. Every pet is different, so check with your vet about yours.
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