What can you feed a feral cat?

Cats love canned wet food, but dry food is just as nutritious . Don’t leave uneaten food out for more than 30 minutes—it attracts bugs. Keep the feeding area clean and in one maintained location—it’s better for the cats’ health and the community. Don’t worry if some cats eat before others.

Is wet or dry food better for feral cats?

When evaluating the quality of a food, in general the wet food of a brand will be more nutritious than that same brand’s dry food. This is because some nutritive value is lost during the baking process to make dry food. Check out What is the Best Food to Feed Feral Cats for other cost-effective options.

What to feed a starving feral cat?

If you find a starving cat like Gloria, avoid what is known as Refeeding Syndrome by feeding it very small amounts of high protein wet food, instead of dry food, which is often high in carbohydrates. You can also add additional nutrients to the wet food using very small amounts of fish oil or Brewer’s Yeast.

What should I feed my outdoor stray cat?

Offer a can of tuna or cat food, a bowl of water and shelter, if possible. But don’t force it. If the cat is feral and puts up a fight, you risk being scratched or bitten. To develop a relationship with a cat, consistently place the food outdoors in a small space that she can access but a larger animal cannot.

How many times a day should you feed feral cats?

Feed once a day, be it in the morning or evening. Ideally, it’s best to leave the food down for about 30 minutes or an hour, let the cats eat each in their own turn, and then to pick the food bowls up for the night so the remaining food doesn’t attract wildlife.

Why do my cats always act like they are starving?

Parasites, hyperthyroidism, and diabetes are just a few of the reasons your cat’s behaviors around food may have changed. Before assuming a psychological reason, such as an eating disorder, run some tests with your vet to eliminate the possibility of a serious illness causing your cat to act so ravenous.

How much wet food should I feed my feral cat?

Expect an adult feral cat to eat roughly 200 calories per day, plus or minus 20–30 calories. This works out to about 5.5 ounces of wet (canned) food plus 1/8-cup of dry food per day (increase to a half-cup if only feeding dry).

Is Friskies good for stray cats?

The reason I buy Friskies is that it’s well-tolerated, cats love the taste, and it is inexpensive. I buy both the dry and wet of this brand. Feral and semi-feral cats living outside are hard to observe carefully for health issues. They will hide any vomiting or diarrhea, especially if they are skittish or feral.