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International Cat Care says it is best to feed cats little and often. How many portions a day?

Split the day's food into at least five portions.

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  1. Just one big meal
  2. Exactly two
  3. At least five ✔

Why: International Cat Care says to divide the daily ration into at least five portions where possible. Wild cats hunt and eat many small meals, and may spend 12 or more hours a day finding food.

Huh, didn't know that: International Cat Care suggests timed feeders and puzzle feeders to spread meals over the full 24 hours.

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Answer: At least five. International Cat Care says to divide the daily ration into at least five portions where possible. Wild cats hunt and eat many small meals, and may spend 12 or more hours a day finding food.

  1. International Cat Care, Feeding your cat or kitten icatcare.org/articles/feeding-your-cat-or-kitten
    Where possible, it’s best to feed cats little and often, dividing their daily ration into at least five portions
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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