Many cats struggle with excess weight or obesity, which can lead to health issues such as diabetes, bladder problems, joint issues, skin conditions and cardiovascular diseases. A healthy body weight is essential for your cat’s overall wellbeing. Explore our full assortment of diet food for overweight cats.
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Preventing excess weight is ideal. But if your cat is already too heavy, it is important to help them lose weight in a healthy way with adapted nutrition.
Overweight in cats can have several causes, often a combination of factors such as limited exercise, free feeding, neutering or spaying, ageing, illness or medication. These factors influence metabolism and may lead to weight gain.
You can use the Body Condition Score to assess whether your cat is overweight. Based on this score, you can select the food that best matches your cat’s condition.
Indoor cats or spayed/neutered cats gain weight more easily, especially when free feeding. It is wise to calculate the daily amount and split it over several portions. This allows your cat to eat small amounts throughout the day and stay more balanced.
Is your cat always hungry? For cats prone to weight gain, you can choose light food or special food for spayed/neutered cats. Examples include:
For cats that are already overweight, weight loss should follow clear guidelines. Reducing portions too quickly may lead to muscle loss or deficiencies. Special diet food offers support by providing:
Examples of weight-loss diets:
Healthy weight loss means losing about 1 to 2% of body weight per week.
Excess weight increases the risk of bladder inflammation and bladder stones. Specialised diet food that supports both conditions can help. Examples include:
Excess weight can lead to diabetes in cats, similar to Type 2 Diabetes in humans. This food contains fewer carbohydrates and helps stabilise blood sugar levels, which often also supports weight loss. Examples include:
Always consult your veterinarian to check whether this dietary choice is suitable for your cat. Did you know that you can also support overweight cats with supplements?
Would you like to know which food best suits your overweight cat? Our veterinarian is ready to help. Contact us at veterinarian@vetsend.co.uk or browse our full range of diet food for cats and give your cat the right support.
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