How long does it generally take a cat to digest food?

A cat’s digestive tract is relatively short, and on a kibble diet digestion usually completes in about 3 hours. Owners need not worry too much about timing; feeding an adult cat twice a day is enough.

Control portions by the cat’s weight and eating habits to avoid overfeeding and indigestion. For mild indigestion, massage the abdomen and increase activity to aid digestion.