Enter your norwegian forest cat cat's weight to get personalised daily portions in grams and cups.
About the Norwegian Forest Cat
Norwegian Forest Cats are large, robust outdoor-origin cats with moderate-to-high energy needs. Males often reach 6–9 kg.
How many calories does a Norwegian Forest Cat need?
We calculate calorie needs using the veterinary RER formula: 70 × weight(kg)⁰·⁷⁵, multiplied by a lifestyle factor of ×1.2 for a typical neutered adult Norwegian Forest Cat.
| Weight | Daily kcal (neutered adult) | Dry kibble (3,500 kcal/kg) | Wet pâté (~1,100 kcal/kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 kg | 191 kcal | 55g | 174g |
| 3.5 kg | 215 kcal | 61g | 195g |
| 4 kg | 238 kcal | 68g | 216g |
| 4.5 kg | 260 kcal | 74g | 236g |
| 5 kg | 281 kcal | 80g | 255g |
| 5.5 kg | 302 kcal | 86g | 274g |
| 6 kg | 322 kcal | 92g | 293g |
| 7 kg | 361 kcal | 103g | 329g |
Wet food vs dry food for a Norwegian Forest Cat
Cats are obligate carnivores with a low thirst drive — they evolved to get most of their water from prey. Dry-only diets can lead to chronic mild dehydration, which stresses the kidneys over time. Many vets recommend that wet food make up at least 50% of a cat's diet, especially for indoor cats and those prone to urinary issues.
If feeding a mix: calculate total daily calories first, then divide between food types. For example, a 4 kg neutered Norwegian Forest Cat needing 200 kcal/day could eat 100g of wet pâté (110 kcal) plus 26g of dry kibble (90 kcal).