Tips for Feeding Cats

What do cats eat and how much should you feed yours? Purina’s experts answer these questions in the articles below. Plus, you’ll learn other feeding tips, like whether cats can drink milk, eat eggs and other human foods.

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Is My Cat a Picky Eater?
Is My Cat a Picky Eater?
Learn how to help your cat maintain a consistent and steady approach to eating.
Changing Cat Food: How to Switch Your Cat's Food
Changing Cat Food: How to Switch Your Cat's Food
Changing cat food isn’t as simple as just giving your cat a new food once her old food is gone. Abrupt changes can lead to digestive upset. Purina’s experts recommend a gradual transition. See how here.
How Much Should I Feed My Cat?
How Much Should I Feed My Cat?
Wondering how much you should feed your cat each day? The total amount of food she needs depends on her age, lifestyle and more. Our experts will guide you through the process of deciding how much to feed your cat.
Best Type of Cat Bowl: Cat Dish vs. Cat Bowl?
Best Type of Cat Bowl: Cat Dish vs. Cat Bowl?
Choosing between a cat dish vs. a cat bowl for feeding time can make all the difference. Click here to learn about the best type of cat bowl.
How to Make a Puzzle Cat Feeder
How to Make a Puzzle Cat Feeder
Cats enjoy challenges that stimulate their natural instincts—especially surrounding feeding time. Here are some DIY puzzle feeder ideas that are inexpensive and easy to build at home.
7 Tips on How to Feed a Cat
7 Tips on How to Feed a Cat
Whether you need to know where to put your cat’s food bowl or want to know how often to feed her, our experts have you covered. Make mealtime more enjoyable for you and your cat with these tips on how often to feed a cat.
What Human Foods Can Cats Eat?
What Human Foods Can Cats Eat?
Feeding your cat human food may be tempting, but is it safe? Read Purina's guide to understanding what human foods cats can eat safely and what foods to avoid.
Should I Use a Cat Feeding Toy?
Should I Use a Cat Feeding Toy?
Different types of feeding toys can engage your cat's curiosity and make mealtime fun.
What Can Cats Not Eat?
What Can Cats Not Eat?
Cats are curious, so they’ll probably take interest in human foods from time to time. Some foods are toxic to cats, though, so it’s important to know what cats can’t eat. Find out what to avoid here.
Where Should I Put My Cat's Food Dish?
Where Should I Put My Cat's Food Dish?
Cats evolved to eat in the wild-- take this into account when choosing her dish placement.
How to Make a DIY Elevated Cat Feeding Station
How to Make a DIY Elevated Cat Feeding Station
In a few simple steps, learn how to make this DIY elevated cat feeding station for your cat so she can eat in a more natural, relaxed posture.
How Much Wet Food Should You Feed a Cat?
How Much Wet Food Should You Feed a Cat?
The Purina cat care experts know a thing or two about wet food. Learn some helpful guidelines for when, how often, and how much wet cat food to serve your feline friend.