? Calorie requirements

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  1. apple

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    I'm needing help figuring quantity of food to feed daily.

    My cat needs to go from 12.2 lbs to 13.5 lbs and will be primarily on A/D.

    Suggestions for quantity of food, as a target goal, to feed daily?

    Thank you

    Edit: I syringe feed 1ml at a time, so this will be broken down into mini-feedings.
     
  2. Squalliesmom

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    The general formula for caloric intake is weight (or desired weight) x 13.5 + 70. So to go to 13.5 lbs Apple would need to consume 13.5 x 13.5 (182.25) + 70 = 252.25 calories per day. This is a rough formula and should be adjusted up or down as your cat's particular needs dictate.
     
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  3. Yong & Maury GA

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    I found another formula (rough like the one Lucy mentioned) that can work better if you have a less active kitty too. Just let me know.
     
  4. apple

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    nutrition standards.
    183 kcal / 5.5 oz (156 g) can

    Above from hills website.

    So my goal is about 1+1\2 cans /day.
     
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  5. apple

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    I'd love to have that one too.
    Thank you
     
  6. Yong & Maury GA

    Yong & Maury GA Well-Known Member

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    Closer to 203.3 calories per day :)
     
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