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About the Scottish Fold
Scottish Folds are calm, quiet cats with low activity levels. They are prone to weight gain and benefit from regular portion measurement.
How many calories does a Scottish Fold need?
We calculate calorie needs using the veterinary RER formula: 70 × weight(kg)⁰·⁷⁵, multiplied by a lifestyle factor of ×1.0 for a typical neutered adult Scottish Fold.
| Weight | Daily kcal (neutered adult) | Dry kibble (3,300 kcal/kg) | Wet pâté (~1,100 kcal/kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 kg | 160 kcal | 48g | 145g |
| 3.5 kg | 179 kcal | 54g | 163g |
| 4 kg | 198 kcal | 60g | 180g |
| 4.5 kg | 216 kcal | 66g | 197g |
| 5 kg | 234 kcal | 71g | 213g |
| 5.5 kg | 251 kcal | 76g | 229g |
| 6 kg | 268 kcal | 81g | 244g |
| 7 kg | 301 kcal | 91g | 274g |
Wet food vs dry food for a Scottish Fold
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 Scottish Fold needing 200 kcal/day could eat 100g of wet pâté (110 kcal) plus 26g of dry kibble (90 kcal).