Pro Tips: How do I feed my cat?

Picking the right way to feed your cat can take some time while you get to know and understand their individual eating habits. Not all cats are alike so we shouldn’t treat them all the same; what works for your Siamese may not work for your Persian. Unlike dogs, cats usually thrive on 10 or more small meals a day vs a couple of larger meals. For this reason, free feeding is the most popular feeding method for cats. Free feeding is exactly as it sounds, you leave dry cat food in their dish and your cat eats when it’s hungry. Using My Pet Pail is an terrific way to dispense food to your cat throughout the day.

Cats are generally very independent so to help them with their independence mixed or combination feeding might be a good way to go too. With this method you would feed them both wet and dry cat food. The dry food is left in their bowl for your cat to eat throughout the day. The canned food is feed to your cat twice a day at their regular feeding times. This method will allow your cat to eat small amounts of dry food whenever they want. My Pet Pail works perfectly for both wet and dry food choices for your cat. And if you travel with your cat, you’ll find it so easy to bring all your cat supplies with you wherever you go.

If your cat has the inability to control their eating, then you’ll need to step in. Most cats only eat until their full, but some of our fury friends love food too much. For those cat’s meal feeding is a necessity to stop them from overeating. You’ll want to feed your cat two to four times a day depending on their needs. Make sure to feed your cat anywhere from 25-35 calories per pound, depending on their activity level. The pet pail was designed with precise sized bowls, excellent for your cat’s daily food and water needs. My Pet Pail is a great addition for any cat household. The raised food and water dishes are the optimal height for your cats. Plus, the cute design and stunning colors are ideal for any decor.