For cats older than 1 year, a heaping bowl of dry food is not a good idea; the amount that you feed your cat should always be measured out and fed twice a day. (acupetvetcare.com)
A full bowl of dry food, replenished two or three times a day, represents a high - calorie high - carbohydrate diet, and although this is a convenient way of feeding for many human owners, it may also be a recipe for feline obesity, particularly in less - active indoor cats who do not burn calories in self - defense and hunting. (acupetvetcare.com)
Based on 6 oz bowl of dry food at a price of $ 1.50 / lb. (zoetisus.com)