The Correct Way to Feed Your Cat: Mccloy’s Feline Nutrition Guide

Release time: 2025-05-27

1. Feeding by Life Stage 

  • Kittens (2-12 months)

    • 4 meals/day, 40%+ animal protein

    • Mccloy Kitten Growth Formula with DHA

  • Adults (1-7 years)

    • 2-3 meals/day, 35%+ protein

    • Try Mccloy Indoor Cat Blend with fiber

  • Seniors (7+ years)

    • 3-4 small meals, joint support nutrients

    • Mccloy Senior Vitality with glucosamine


2. Portion Control Science

  • Calculation formula:

  • Weight (kg) × 30 + 70 = Resting metabolic requirement (RER)

  • Indoor cats ×1.2 / Active cats ×1.4



3. Food Selection Criteria 

  • AAFCO认证:Complete & balanced

  • Moisture Content:Pair dry food with wet food/water

  • Ingredient Transparency:Top 5 ingredients must include named meats


4. Feeding Best Practices

       Mimic Natural Hunting

    • Use leaky toys

    • A 20-minute interactive feeding game every day

    Hydration Strategy

    • 50ml of water is needed per kilogram of body weight per day

  • Diet Transition

    Follow the "seven-day grain change method" :

    Day 1-3:25% new grain + 75% old grain

    Day 4-6:50% New grain

    Day 7:10% New grain


5. Common Mistakes to Avoid 

  • Free Feeding:Causes obesity in 86% indoor cats

  • Dry Food Only:3x higher UTI risk

  • Human Foods:Onions/chocolate cause toxicity


Conclusion |

Proper cat feeding combines species-appropriate nutrition and behavioral enrichment. Mccloy’s feline-specific formulas and smart feeding tools simplify this process while ensuring lifelong health.

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