Cat Calorie Calculator

It is very simple to find what your furry friend’s desired calorie intake is. Although, there are certain measurements that are required to calculate the desired calorie intake. The step-by-step process for calculating the calorie intake is explained in the section below. You can always use the Cat Calorie Calculator for quick answers regarding the same.

• The very first requirement is your furry friend’s weight. The measurement should be in Kilograms. If you have the measurement in pounds (lbs), all you have to do is divide the value by 2.2. Now if you’re wondering how to measure your cat’s weight, just follow the steps given below.
  • One option is to take your cat and place it on a weighing scale. Now we all know how difficult that is going to be given how these furry troublemakers find it really hard staying still. If you’re successful in making your pet stay still, well and good. If not, you can choose the second option.
  • The second option is to take the weight of yourself and your cat together by holding your furry friend against you. Then all you have to do is subtract your own weight from the collective weight of you and your pet.
• The second step is to multiply the three-fourth or 0.75 power of your cat’s weight by 70. Weight ⁰.⁷⁵ * 70
• The resulting value is your cat’s desired resting energy requirement in kcal. In simpler words, it is the basic energy that your cat requires in order to perform the natural bodily functions such as respiration, digestion, etc.
• The next step is to multiply the resting energy requirement with the maintenance coefficient. Maintenance coefficient is a value that is based on the age group and physiological conditions of your furry friend. We have provided you with a maintenance coefficient chart for your ease which you will find in this article later. You can also find this coefficient in the advanced mode of the Cat Calorie Calculator.
• The resulting value is the maintenance calories of your furry friend in kcal. These are the exact number of calories that your cat requires in a single day.

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Maintenance Coefficient Chart

How to Use the Cat Calorie Calculator?

Using the cat calorie calculator is very simple. All you have to do is be ready with the necessary requirements. The requirements are your furry friend’s weight and the knowledge about whether it is a neutered adult or not. Once you have all this necessary information, all you have to do is enter your cat’s weight in the calculator and specify what kind of calorie intake you are looking for. The options are as follows

• Neutered Adult Cat
• Non-Neutered Adult Cat
• Weight Loss
• Weight Gain
• 0 - 4 Months Old Kitten
• 4 Months to Adult Cat

After specifying this all you have to do is click enter and your furry friend’s desired calorie intake will be displayed on your screen within a matter of seconds.

Cat Calorie Requirement Examples

Example 1:

The weight of a cat is 19 pounds and is a neutered adult. Calculate the resting energy requirement.

Solution:

The first step is to convert the weight from pounds to kilograms. 

1 kg = 2.2 lbs

1 lb = 1 / 2.2 kg

19 lb = 19 / 2.2 kg = 8.6 kg

Now,

Weight of the cat = 8.6 kg

According to formula,

Resting Calorie Requirement = Weight ⁰·⁷⁵ * 70

Resting Calorie Requirement = 8.6 ⁰·⁷⁵ * 70

Resting Calorie Requirement = 5.02 * 70 = 351.5376 = 351.54 kcal.

Example 2:

Calculate the maintenance calories of the cat in the above example.

Solution:

The formula for calculating the maintenance calories is,

Maintenance Calories = Resting Calories * Maintenance Coefficient

Here, 

Resting Calories = 351.54 kcal

Category = Neutered Adult

The maintenance coefficient for a neutered adult is 1.6

Therefore,

Maintenance Calories = 351.54 * 1.6 = 562.464 = 562.5 kcal.

1. What is the average calorie intake of a cat?

The average calorie intake of a cat is 45 calories per kilogram or 20 calories per pound of its body weight.

2. Is it safe to give high calorie foods to cats?

You can choose to give high-calorie foods to your furry friend if they are malnutrition or underweight. Otherwise, it is very important to feed them just the right amount of calories. You can get the desired calorie intake of your furry friend by using the Cat Calorie Calculator.

3. Is the number of calories required by a neutered cat and an intact cat the same?

The desired amount of calorie intake for neutered cats and intact cats is not the same. Neutered cats have a slightly less calorie intake than intact cats, the difference being about 5 - 8 calories per day.

4. What is the formula for calculating maintenance calories?

The formula for calculating the maintenance calories of your furry friend is Maintenance calories = Resting calories * Maintenance coefficient