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Hi everyone. My cat, Gracie, is 11 months old and for several months has been eating two 3 oz. cans of cat food daily, divided into three feedings, plus 1/4 cup of dry to free feed. She's a pretty petite cat and the vet said I shouldn't let her go over 8 lbs. and about 250 calories a day. In adding up the calories of the food I've been feeding her, I realized she's been getting between 280 and 300 calories daily. I will feel bad to cut her food back as she seems very content with what I'm giving her, but I don't want her to end up being overweight. I've read that kittens should be fed as much as they'll eat, but the vet said that the thinking now is that once a cat has been spayed/neutered they tend to put on weight more quickly and it's better to control their intake. Interested in any experience with this or comments anyone else has. Thanks!