The maths, with your numbers
No guesswork and no brand chart. This is the same calculation a vet does on paper, so you can check it.
What this means for the bowl
Meow Mix Hairball Control is on the lighter side: at 3,404 kcal per kg it has less energy than 88% of the 51 dry cat foods in our list, so the bowl will look fuller for the same calories.
To show how much the food matters: a 10 lb spayed or neutered cat needs about 261 kcal a day. That is 77 g of this food, but ½ cup of Purina Pro Plan Adult 7+ Complete Essentials Chicken & Rice and ⅞ cup of Kirkland Signature Healthy Weight. Same cat, same day, very different scoops.
Meow Mix Hairball Control feeding chart
Daily amounts for healthy adult cats with no treats, from the label calories and the AAHA 2021 energy factors. Split the amount into meals.
| Weight | Lazy indoor | Spayed or neutered | Intact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 lb 2.3 kg | 38 g | 46 g | 53 g |
| 6 lb 2.7 kg | 44 g | 52 g | 61 g |
| 8 lb 3.6 kg | 54 g | 65 g | 76 g |
| 10 lb 4.5 kg | 64 g | 77 g | 89 g |
| 12 lb 5.4 kg | 73 g | 88 g | 103 g |
| 14 lb 6.4 kg | 82 g | 99 g | 115 g |
| 16 lb 7.3 kg | 91 g | 109 g | 127 g |
Label values: 3,404 kcal per kg. Source: meowmix.com, checked 18 Oct 2026.
Questions
How much Meow Mix Hairball Control should I feed a 10 lb cat?
About 77 g a day for a spayed or neutered cat, before treats. That is 261 kcal a day divided by the food’s label value. Use the calculator above to adjust for your pet.
How many calories are in Meow Mix Hairball Control?
The label states 3,404 kcal per kg (checked 18 Oct 2026). Recipes change, so check your bag.