How often do you feed your adult cat? Do you feed her too much or not often enough? Most cats reach adulthood between twelve to eighteen months of age. However, some will take a little longer to mature. They should put on the majority of their weight during the first year of life. It is important that you feed your cat properly so she can maintain a healthy weight, have a shiny coat, bright eyes, and a healthy body. If your adult cat is within the normal weight range and doesn't have any health problems, she can be kept on a maintenance diet. An average adult cat will weigh about twelve pounds.
There is some controversy as to what the best diet is for a cat. Here we will consider a feeding method commonly known as free feeding. Depending on whom you listen to, this is either the best idea for feeding your cat or the least desirable method of feeding.
- Free feeding allows you the freedom to leave your home without having to worry about being there for your cat's feeding times. She is free to eat or nibble as often as she feels hungry.
- Free feeding usually works best with dry food, as it will not spoil as easily as canned food. Dry food is perfect for leaving out all day without the danger of poisoning your cat.
- As with any food, you must always make sure your feline has plenty of fresh drinking water, which is especially true with dry food. Your kitty will need more water to assist in digesting dry food, since it has less moisture than the canned variety.
- Free feeding usually works best with dry food, as it will not spoil as easily as canned food. Dry food is perfect for leaving out all day without the danger of poisoning your cat.
