Best Feeding Routine for Indoor Cats

Indoor cats face a unique challenge: abundant food and limited exercise. A thoughtful feeding routine helps prevent the obesity that affects over 60% of indoor cats.

The Ideal Indoor Cat Routine

1. Morning: Measured portion of food after a short play session
2. Midday: Puzzle feeder or food toy with a small portion of kibble
3. Evening: Play session followed by second measured meal

Making Meals Enriching

• Use puzzle feeders to make them “work” for food
• Scatter a few kibbles for them to hunt
• Rotate feeding locations occasionally
• Play before meals (hunt-eat-sleep cycle)

For weight management tips, see Weight Control Tips for Indoor Cats. Return to the full Feeding Guide.

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