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Cat Weight

Quick Tips: Fat and the Single Cat

Special foods can help cats lose weight. Your veterinarian can help you choose the right diet for your cat.

catIt is common for cats to gain weight after they are spayed or neutered. However, if your cat is still young, say less than 2 or 3 years old, it should still be quite playful. If your cat is sluggish or doesn't play like it used to, take it to your veterinarian for a checkup. While serious health problems are unlikely, the possibility should be ruled out.

If everything is all right, then a different diet is probably in order. Gradually switch your cat to a formula designed for less active or overweight cats. Diets for less-active cats generally have somewhere between 10 and 14 percent fat, while weight-reducing diets may be less than 10 percent fat. In addition to providing a clean bill of health, your veterinarian can also recommend the appropriate diet to feed your cat.

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Posted: Mon Feb 17 00:00:00 PST 2003

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good article thanks
janet, bethlehem, PA
Posted: 8/28/2009 12:10:25 PM
My cat eats like a dog would. He literally eats until the bowl is empty. I really have to monitor what he eats. I even have to go as far as putting the dog bowl up if theres food in it, because the cat tries to eat that too.
Nicole, Bradenton, FL
Posted: 8/18/2009 5:58:28 AM
My 13-year-old has been on a weight-control diet with 9% fat for months and hasn't shed an ounce!
Donna, Austin, TX
Posted: 5/7/2008 6:11:05 PM
I'm feeding my 13-year-old a high-quality food for weight control that has 9% fat and she still isn't losing weight. Now what?
Donna, Austin, TX
Posted: 4/10/2008 7:52:54 AM
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