Do you leave Food Out At Night??

[Logan]

I think the fact that my cats go outdoors makes a huge difference in how much they eat, and how much exercise they get. I would much prefer that they stay indoors, peacefully, and I regulate their food, but at their age, and with their history, it would be a miserable existence for all of us.

So.....we take the risk, but they must come indoors to eat, which is a good lure, and they do spend more time inside than they do outside, and for the most part, they are right here in our yard, all the time. Butter gets a bit ambitious at times, and ventures a little further, but he has street smarts, and I just hope he will always be safe. **sigh**


Mimi has always been a lightweight, weighing in about 6 pounds, so freefeeding has no effect on her. Buttercup is a healthy 11-12 pounds, but in no way, fat, so he's ok too!

[nibblets]

I let Julie free feed for the most part. She used to be a little piggy, but she adjusted to measured feeding and now paces herself. She lets me know when the kitty face at the bottom of her bowl is showing (even if that is at 3:00 am)...so I try to make sure there is a little in her bowl before I go to bed. She doesn't eat wet food or treats. She just recently changed from Purina One to Nutro, in fact she is still getting used to the new stuff. At first she didn't much care for it, she would pick the old brand out of the bowl. I think because of the size of the kibble. She's eating it better now and I try to keep some kitty grass for her to nibble on so she gets her greens.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I used to free feed but now I have 2 piggie cats named Sky and Cirrus. They'll inhale anything in front of them and still want more. Now I feed all 4 cats 1/4 cup of dry food two times a day. I also store their food in a plastic storage locker so they can't bite through it or open it up.

[cubby31682]

I free feed. I have throught about feeding Cubby at certain times of day as he is getting a little umm well plump.

[catmandu]

With the 14 Found Cats,it would be too confusing,to take food,in and out,for me,so there is Always Dry Food 24/7,at six different Feeding Stations,so all,are ready,to eat,at thier leisure!

[DogLover9501]

Originally posted by DJFyrewolf36
Remus is a "picker". He won't eat all his food at once so I have food out all the time for him. He is the sort who will eat when he feels like it so having a set time to feed him is imposible!

Tigger is the same way, so there is always food out for him. Maybe thats the problem? LOL