Biology

Cat Water Intake Calculator

Estimate your cat's daily water needs.

Calculated Output

Daily water (mL) 225

Formula: water ≈ weight × ~50 mL/kg

Step-by-Step Breakdown

1. Values used:

2. Cat weight = 4.5

3. Water per kg = 50 mL

5. Daily water = Cat weight x Water per kg = 4.5 x 50 = 225mL

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The math behind it

Cats need roughly 50 mL of water per kg per day, including moisture from wet food.

4.5 kg → ~225 mL/day.

Wet food?

Canned food is ~75% water and counts toward intake.