It's important to feed your adult cat the right amount of food at proper intervals, but this can be tricky -- feeding requirements vary greatly from one cat to another. Feeding guides on the food can or bag are just a starting point. It's critical to your cat's health that her physical condition is monitored regularly and the feeding amount  adjusted as needed:

To help keep your adult cat healthy, Hill's recommends following the simple steps in this cycle:

• Weigh your cat
• Feed her based on feeding guide and veterinary recommendations
• Evaluate your cat's physical condition using our body condition scoring system every two to three weeks for the first six months
• Adjust the amount you feed accordingly
• Repeat

Switching food

If switching your cat to Hill's Science Plan Feline Adult Optimal Care, gradually introduce it over a 7-day period. Do this by mixing your cat's former food with increasing proportions of the new food, until only Science Plan is being fed. She will then be able to fully enjoy the taste and benefits of the superior nutrition provided by Science Plan Feline Adult Optimal Care.

You and your vet

Your vet is the best source of information about the health and well-being of your cat. Ask your vet to advise regularly on your cat's weight because achieving and maintaining a pet's ideal weight not only reduces certain health risks, but can lead to your cat having a more energetic, longer and healthier life.