Hi all, I'm kind of confused on this. My cat eats very slowly all day long. She'd go to her food bowl constantly throughout the day for a couple of bites and then back to whatever she does. I think we spoil her by making her food available at all times, my wife doesn't think so. She throws up here and there and I'm thinking because she eats too much. So, my question to you all is, how often do you feed your cat? Do you fill its bowl all day like me? Do you have specific times of the day where you give them a certain amount each time and nothing in between? I'm leaning towards doing the latter. Give her, let's say, half a cup in the morning and let her munch on it as much as she wants and the other half in the evening and nothing in between. She freaks out when her bowl is empty and starts crying and acting like she's about to die of starvation. Give her food, then she takes one bite and leaves. Bro, wtf. Lol. So any advice would be greatly appreciated.
My old cat used to eat only what she needed throughout the day. Only dry food.
My new kitties are trash cans. Everything eatable goes in. I feed them twice a day, dry food, only the recommended amount as stated on the food package and as recommended by the vet.
The vet said it's easier to keep them at a decent weight then to have to put them on a diet.
When your cat eats whenever she wants food, I think you should be fine with feeding her once a day. But make sure you only feed her enough for her weight and age. The website of the food brand should list a recommended amount, otherwise ask your vet.
When she's an adult (1 year and older or 6 months and older when castrated) it's recommended to feed her adult food, only dry food, it's better for their teeth.
Never feed your cat milk, cats are lactose intolerant.
When she throws up on a daily basis, go to a vet. This isn't normal, she might be ill. Make sure you have cat grass for her, they need grass to help throw up, when they have a hairball for instance. Always make sure she has fresh water access.
Make sure your cat won't become obese. Animal obesity is animal abuse. Next to them having a terrible life, they will get sick much faster and their life much shorter, which is not only sad, also expensive.