Adult Cats

PicturePhoto credit: @4catsplusfosters
While many of our fosters are interested in kittens, adult cats can be a bit of a Goldilocks choice for a foster.

Kittens require a lot of time and attention, and they're often very active and bring a little bit of (joyful) chaos to their foster homes. Seniors, on the other hand, can start slowing down. Seniors often aren't as playful and are more likely to be found napping. They also sometimes develop health issues associated with their age, so can require a bit more work in that regard.

Adult cats, however, are just right! They're still active and playful, but they're less likely to make a mess if you take your eyes off them for a second, and they are less likely to have any serious health problems. They also have usually settled into their personalities, so you can really get to know them.
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Thank you for fostering an adult cat! 

Adult Cat Feeding Guidelines

VOKRA aims to feed high-quality, grain free, wet food to all of our cats. Dry food (kibble) can be used as treats only. Please limit your cat to small amount of dry food as treats per day. More information on feeding your foster kitty can be found on Caring For Your Foster.
Foster Caregiver Guide    Feeding Your Foster Cat
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🐾Proper nutrition is one of the most important ways you can support your foster cat’s health, comfort, and emotional well-being.

​Why Feeding Matters 🩺💛

Proper feeding helps with:
Overall health – hydration and maintaining a healthy weight
Emotional security – predictable routines reduce stress
Adjustment to your home – especially during transitions or changes

Preventing unwanted behaviours – counter surfing, food-seeking, aggression, anxiety, nighttime hyperactivity, and more
⚠️ Underfeeding is a very common contributor to behaviour concerns. Just like people, cats can get “hangry”!


VOKRA Feeding Philosophy 🥫VOKRA prioritizes high-quality, grain-free wet food, with minimal dry food (kibble).
Why wet food?
Cats are not natural water drinkers – wet food supports hydration 💧
Helps prevent urinary and digestive issues
Helps reduce litter box accidents 🚽
More filling than dry food, supporting appetite control and healthy weight ⚖️
Feeding wet food 3 times daily supports cats’ natural grazing tendencies 🕒
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Food & Treats 🍽️
All food and treats must be provided by VOKRA
Order food through the VOKRA Foster Portal: foster.vokra.ca → FORMS tab



Feeding Guidelines

Adult Cats (12+ months) 🐈Goal: Maintain healthy weight and long-term well-being
Food: Adult maintenance (wet preferred; wet/dry mix as second option)
Frequency: 3 meals per day
Amount: 100 to 120 g per meal
Approx. 220 calories/day total
Based on an average 10 lb / 4.5 kg cat (adjust as needed)



When to Adjust Feeding 🔍Please contact Health Support if:
Your foster cat eats very little or dislikes the food
Large amounts of food are being left uneaten
Your foster cat is underweight, overweight, or very active
Behaviour concerns may be hunger-related
A special diet is recommended by a veterinarian or Health Support
📧 [email protected]
Please consult before making changes to food or feeding schedules.

Water 💧
Always provide fresh, clean water
Place water away from food bowls if possible – many cats drink more this way

Treats 🧡
Should make up less than 10% of the diet
No human food 🚫🍕


No milk – most cats are lactose intolerant 🥛🚫


Litter

For information on litter, litter box set up and cleaning, please refer to Caring For Your Foster. 

When you are scooping litter, use the opportunity to look out for potential signs of illness in your kitty. These include frequent urination, urine that is pink/brown/dark or particularly smelly, diarrhea, or constipation. If you see any of these issues, or you think there is something else abnormal about your cat’s litter box habits, submit a health form immediately.

If your foster cat pees or poops outside of the litter box at any time, contact The Foster Navigator Team immediately and review litterbox problems.​

Socialization and Enrichment
It is important to spend at least 30 minutes of quality time interacting with your foster kitty each day. For information on Environmental Enrichment and Socialization, please refer to Caring For Your Foster.

Try to spend some time playing with your foster kitty every day. Wand toys, laser pointers, springs and mice are all kitty favourites! Ops has a large selection of toys if your foster kitty needs any.

Health

Routine Care

Watching for Signs of Illness

As with any type of foster kitty, please always watch for any Signs of Illness that your foster kitty may display and contact your Foster Navigator Team immediately if you have any concerns.