Todayâs lesson was that, in medical parlance, âefficacyâ and âeffectivenessâ mean different things, and itâs a nuance thatâs quite significant. Efficacy is a narrower definition that means how well something works in an ideal or controlled setting, such as a clinical trial.
From four to six months, feed her about 2/3 of a 3-oz. can per pound of body weight per day, and from six months to a year, about half a 3-oz. can per pound per day. Catster reports that a healthy, active 8-lb. adult cat should consume about 30 calories per pound per day, or about 240 calories per day.n average, dry food contains about 300 calories per cup, and canned food has about 125 calories per 3 ounces. So, an 8-lb. cat needs about 4/5 cup dry food or just under 6 ounces of canned food per day.
Young kittens such as yours need to eat several times a day to keep their energy levels up, so divide the recommended daily portion (itâs listed on the cat food can or bag) into appropriate amounts. Dahlia: Kittens from 6 to 12 weeks of age should receive at least four small meals divided evenly throughout the day. Siouxsie: At 12 weeks of age, you can divide the food into larger portions and feed the kitten three times a day. And at 6 months, your kittenâs meals can be spaced out to twice a day. Thomas: Some people prefer to âfree feedâ their cats on dry kibble and put down canned food once or twice a day.