The Simple Indoor Cat Feeding Guide 🐾 WELCOME!
Hi! I'm the founder of Felinisya. BeChic and M'aiq are my two indoor cats, and everything we recommend on this page comes from our daily life with them. We don't claim to know everything about cats, but we only share products and routines that have genuinely worked in our home. We hope they'll help you and your cat too.🐾
Keep Your Cat Healthy Without Overthinking
A simple, real-life guide to feeding your indoor cat the right way — without stress, confusion, or complicated rules.
Meet my Cats🐾
I have two Domestic Short Hair Cats
- Bechic (female), born October 11, 2024
- M’aiq (male) (in the bowl), born November 11, 2024
We adopted them from the SPCA, and they are incredibly affectionate.
Every morning around 6am, they gently wake us up — usually by rubbing their noses against our faces…
and Bechic has her own special habit: licking our toes 😄
🍽️ My Feeding Routine (Simple & Effective)
I feed my cats once a day, in the morning.
This routine was approved by my veterinarian, as long as:
- you follow the recommended portion on the food packaging
- and adjust it based on your cat’s weight
👉 This makes things simple and consistent.
🥣 Dry Food Only (My Personal Choice)
I only feed dry food (kibble).
Why?
- it’s more convenient for daily life
- easy to manage portions
- doesn’t spoil
I always buy food from specialised pet stores, not supermarkets.
👉 In my opinion:
- supermarket food is cheaper
- but often saltier and lower quality
So I prefer investing in better nutrition for their long-term health.
🧠 Do Cats Overeat?
In my experience, my cats regulate themselves very well.
- They eat throughout the day
- There is usually a little food left in the evening
Also, because there are two of them:
👉 they play, run, and chase each other
👉 which keeps them active and helps balance their food intake
🎂 Treats (Very Occasionally)
I keep treats rare and intentional.
- On their birthday → they get a small can of wet food
- I avoid giving it regularly because:
- it’s expensive
- I don’t want them to get used to it
👉 Also, when they stayed in a pet boarding facility,
they were only given dry food — so I keep their routine consistent.
🐾 Reward Treats (Positive Behaviour)
Sometimes, when guests visit and I need to keep my cats in a separate space,
I give them a small treat afterward.
👉 It’s just a way to say:
“Thank you for being calm and well-behaved.”
But this is not frequent — just occasional.
💧 Water Setup (Very Important)
Hydration is essential.
Here’s what I use:
- A motion-activated water fountain in the main living area
- A second fountain in their sunroom
- An additional water dispenser in my bedroom
👉 The fountains
:
- keep water moving
- filter it
- make it more appealing for cats
⚠️ My Smart Backup Trick
Next to every fountain, I place a regular bowl of water.
Why?
👉 Just in case:
- power goes out
- the fountain stops working
➡️ My cats always have access to water, no matter what.
❤️ What Works for Me
This routine is:
- simple
- low-stress
- easy to maintain
And most importantly:
👉 my cats are happy, active, and healthy.
🥣 Bowl & Water Care (Hygiene Tips)
I use stainless steel bowls for both food and water, including the fountains.
Here’s my routine:
- Before serving breakfast: I wash the food bowls like I would my own dishes and dry them with a paper towel.
- Extra water bowls: washed and refreshed every day to ensure clean drinking water.
- Placement: I always keep the bowls far from the litter box — cats dislike eating near their toilet, just like we wouldn’t eat in the bathroom!
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Overfeeding your cat
- Using low-quality food
- Not refreshing water daily
- Placing food too close to the litter box
😸At the end of the day, keeping things simple and consistent is the key to a happy, healthy indoor cat 🐾