About the Burmese
Affectionate, people-oriented and surprisingly heavy for their size. A typical adult Burmese weighs around 3.5–6 kg (Medium (muscular)).
How many calories does a Burmese need?
Calorie needs use the veterinary formula 70 × weight(kg)0.75 (the Resting Energy Requirement), multiplied by a lifestyle factor of ×1.2 for a typical cat at the life stage shown. Enter your own animal's details in the calculator for an exact figure.
| Body weight | Daily calories | Dry kibble ~3,600 kcal/kg | Wet ~1,100 kcal/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 kg | 215 kcal | 60 g | 195 g |
| 3.857 kg | 231 kcal | 64 g | 210 g |
| 4.214 kg | 247 kcal | 69 g | 225 g |
| 4.571 kg | 263 kcal | 73 g | 239 g |
| 4.929 kg | 278 kcal | 77 g | 253 g |
| 5.286 kg | 293 kcal | 81 g | 266 g |
| 5.643 kg | 308 kcal | 85 g | 280 g |
| 6 kg | 322 kcal | 89 g | 293 g |
Feeding a Burmese for a healthy weight
Burmese are compact and muscular — 'bricks wrapped in silk' — and are food-loving cats prone to obesity. Some lines are predisposed to diabetes, so lean weight and steady feeding matter.
What to feed a Burmese
Cats are true obligate carnivores: they require animal-derived protein, taurine, arachidonic acid and preformed vitamin A. Wet food is strongly recommended as a significant part of the diet because cats have a naturally low thirst drive and are prone to urinary and kidney problems on dry-only diets.
Two to four small meals a day mirrors a cat's natural grazing pattern better than one large meal. Puzzle feeders and timed feeders help indoor cats stay active and prevent begging.
Frequently asked questions
How much should I feed a Burmese cat?
A 5 kg Burmese needs roughly 210-250 kcal a day. They're dense and muscular and love food, and some are diabetes-prone, so keeping them lean with measured meals is important.
How much should I feed my cat per day?
A typical 4 kg neutered indoor cat needs about 200-240 kcal a day — roughly 55-65 g of dry food or around 200-230 g of wet pâté. Kittens and active cats need more; use the calculator for a weight-specific figure.
How much wet food should a cat eat daily?
If feeding wet only, a 4 kg cat needs roughly 200-230 g (about 2.5 standard 85 g pouches) of typical pâté per day. Mixed feeders should calculate total calories first, then split between wet and dry.