How much to feed a Persian
A Persian usually weighs 5.7–11 lb. Here’s how much food that is per day, plus a calculator for your own food.
Typical weight
- males
- 7.5–11 lb
- females
- 5.7–7.9 lb
Source: LMU München (Kienzle & Moik 2011), Katzen bei Idealgewicht
Feeding chart by weight
Example: dry food with 400 kcal/cup, wet food with 28 kcal/oz.
| Weight | kcal/day | Dry | Wet |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 lb | 178 | 0.44 cups | 6.4 oz |
| 7 lb | 200 | 0.50 cups | 7.1 oz |
| 9 lb | 241 | 0.60 cups | 8.6 oz |
| 11 lb | 280 | 0.70 cups | 10.0 oz |
For spayed or neutered cats with normal activity. Intact cats need about 17% more. The amounts only apply to food with exactly these calories; use the calculator below for yours.
Calculate with your food
per day
245 g per day
2 meals of 123 g · 221 kcal per day
Treats up to 22 kcal
Look for “Calorie Content”, e.g. “3,750 kcal/kg, 375 kcal/cup”.
A starting point – the scale has the final say. If your cat is ill, talk to your vet.
Questions
How much should a Persian eat per day?
A Persian weighing 8 lb, spayed or neutered with normal activity, needs about 221 kcal a day. That’s about 0.55 cups of dry food or 7.9 oz of wet food with the calories from the chart. Use the calculator above for your food.
How much does a Persian weigh?
According to LMU München (Kienzle & Moik 2011), Katzen bei Idealgewicht, adult males weigh 7.5–11 lb and females 5.7–7.9 lb.
My cat weighs more than this. Is that too much?
Not necessarily. The range is for typical cats; large or muscular cats can weigh more. Your cat’s shape tells you more than the number: you should feel the ribs and see a waist from above. If in doubt, ask your vet.
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Last checked: October 2026