Over the years, my cat has slowly gained weight. He's at the high-end of the healthy weight scale and I'm looking for a good cat food will aid in his weight loss. He's been an inside cat for about 2 years now if that makes a different. Thanks for the help!
Science Diet has a great variety of foods and all my vets have recommended it. the indoor formulas of any cat food are usually formulated with less fat/calories since indoor cats tend to be a bit less active, but there are also "lite" versions of just about every variety.
You may also want to consider your cats age. If he is 7 years or older, go for the senior cat food, it compensates for the decline in activity as they get older and I think there are lite versions of the senior formula also.
Just be sure to follow the measurements for the appropriate amounts on the bag so you don't accidentally overfeed him.
i found a special iams cat food at http://www.petlovertips.com its in a light purple package... good luck
I think diet and exercise are best for losing weight. Who told you to eat cat food anyway?
well...I don't care how much weight you might think you need to lose...eating cat food is just NOT recommended. IT'S FOR CATS!!! NOT PEOPLE!!! Try cutting calories, increasing activity and eating smaller portions. Besides...cat food is mostly liver and ground up fish (bones, scales, guts etc.).
One thing to keep in mind is that cats should lose weight very slowly. Rapid weight loss can fatally damage their liver. So, be patient with the weight loss and don't try to drastically alter his diet all at once. Good luck...I'm the parent of a big cat, too.
Science diet may have a great variety but Science diets first two ingredients are Corn, and by-products. Both are fillers and can add weight and aren't healthy for your cat overall. The reason you vet recommended Science Diet is behealthy food weight losscause they are paid by Hills to recommend there food.
since i switched from iams to science diet my cat's eyes no longer run and she is much more alert. she gets wet food and dry food, just 1/4 cup a day of dry and a couple of tablespoons of wet and she looks better than ever at 17.
There are many reasons to feel you need to feed your kitten wet food and dry. But when they get older stay with dry. Wet has had bad results with teeth and gums. So every so often give it but I will stick with dry. My cat died with bad teeth and gums.
My vet recommend I stop using Hill's Pet Nutrition after the recall. Science diet is made by the same company, so I stay away from that brand as well! I now use Innova Evo. It is very high in protein and take less to keep my kitties full. I give them a 1/4 cup a day, and a half can of fancy feast.
Diana H. -Regarding teeth and gums, I try to have my cats teeth cleaned once a year. It's hard to brush them like you would a dog, but sometimes they let me in there.
Read the label. Hill's is expensive cat chow. Cats need meat & moisture. Most dry food is low in meat protein, and can lead to obesity, diabetes, urinary tract problems, etc.
Try feeding 3 canned meals/day, or 2 meals and quality dry food (e.g. Wellness) as a snack.
I'm new here, and I had to edit my post severely. Despite that I am under the 300 character limit, one of my links was deleted.
Please read this vet's (she has studied feline nutrition) article:
Also keep in mind that rapid weight loss in cats can lead to hepatic lipidosis, which can be fatal. I have worked in cat shelters for 13 years, as well as participating in cat forums. I have a lot of experience.
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A lot of vets promote Science Diet because they get some form of royalties, or something to that effect. Science Diet is no different from other store brand cat food.
You should look into premium food brands like Innova or Natural Balance. These have very little or no ash in the food, thus making your cat be truly and properly filled. This way your cat wont overeat.
Regular cat food has a lot of ash, which is nothing but fillers, to make the cat "filled with air", so to speak, and thus get hungry again faster.
Changing the food he eats isn't always necessary. Simply feed him 10% less kibble each day (for every 10 kernels, take one out) it's that easy! Once he reaches his target weight, keep the amount the same. Feed him in half or a third of his total daily amount in 2 or 3 meals, that way he feels less hungry throughout the day and will metabolize his meals more efficiently.
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Our inside Siamese was an inside cat, and was 25lbs, at
least. After we got him fixed, we started letting him go outside a little bit at a time, with supervision of course (history of pine tree climbing.. not pretty).
We saw results in a month. The pounds were just flying off of him. He was less dependent on food, and got a lot of exercise.
I'd say get him fixed, and let him outside a little bit. Also, try finding a wide variety of toys he can play with inside. exercise and activity can make all the difference in the world.
Science Diet Light (my vet recommended it). Feed him twice daily, only 1/4c per serving. It seems like he's hardly getting anything but after a few weeks you should see a difference. I did with my cat.
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