"RPSinha" wrote in message
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We are feeding a neighborhood cat who visits us regularly. She is about
10 month old grey tabby. So far it has not been possible to weigh her
(she is friendly enough and lets us touch her but really panics if we
pick her up!)

Questions:

1. At this age do they get kitten food or adult?

2. What is the approximate right amount? Are two small cans or one
large one too little, about right, or too much?

3. So far we have been using old stock left by a friend who moved
overseas with their cats, but is there an outright best value
recommendation among various brands?

4. On that note, the cans we have are about 6 months old. Is that ok or
too old?

We are newbies and appreciate all advice. Thanks.



Hi,

Having read your OP and replies, I find I have no quarrel with the replies
you've received. However, I am a little concerned that you are feeding a
"neighbourhood cat". Is this a (possibly starving) feral cat, or a
neighbour's cat who is otherwise cared for?

I confess I should not be pleased if I learned that a neighbour were feeding
my cat. What if that cat is on a special diet? ... abstaining from food
prior to an operation?... already had an operation and needing
vetinary-specified food?

Do not get me wrong. I am not criticizing you; just trying to suggest that
you take these welfare points into consideration. If you're helping a
known feral, that's fine - you're every kitty and cat-lovers hero. You
obviously care about your feline visitor, which is great.

When you're feeding puss, don't forget the importance of fresh water.

Regards,
Spider