Senior Cat Feeding Calculator
Senior cats often need fewer calories than adults at the same weight. This layout uses the senior factor for an 11 lb cat split across three meals.
Use controls below for weight changes and calorie density on a senior formula.
Portions always round down; unrounded kcal is printed for transparency.
Senior Cat Feeding Calculator
Daily energy: 257.1 kcal/day
RER: 233.7 kcal/day
5/8 cup (before round-down: 5/8 cup) per day
Unrounded MER: 257.1 kcal/day
| Meal | Amount | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Meal 1 | 1/8 cup | |
| Meal 2 | 1/8 cup | |
| Meal 3 | 1/8 cup |
Assumptions
- Weight: 11 lb
- Life stage: Senior
- Life-stage factor: 1.1
- Calories per cup: 360 (typical range 300–500)
Portions round down to the nearest measuring increment.
An estimate from standard resting-energy formulas. Your vet's number wins, especially for puppies, seniors, pregnancy, and any medical condition.
The Handy Pages · thehandypages.com
30-day feeding log (page 2)
Handy gear for measured cat meals
- Measuring cups for dry kibble so portions match your chart (opens in new tab)
- Digital kitchen scale for grams and ounces between vet weigh-ins (opens in new tab)
- Airtight food storage to keep kibble fresh after you open the bag (opens in new tab)
- Slow feeder or puzzle bowl for cats that gulp kibble too fast (opens in new tab)
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