Don't overfeed and don't harm: how to help your cat gain weight

19.01.2025 16:31

Most often, domestic cats experience problems with excess weight due to a sedentary lifestyle.

However, there are situations when the owner needs to help the cat gain weight.

Let's figure out how to do this without harming your pet and not making it obese.

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How to Help Your Cat Gain Weight

Returning your pet's weight to normal after an injury, illness, or any other cause is necessary to improve her well-being.

Therefore, it is important to understand what weight is normal for a cat. This point should be clarified with a specialist to know for sure.

It is important to consider the factor that led to weight loss. If it happened due to illness, then it is necessary to take into account that the digestive system should not be overloaded.

Also, choosing high-calorie foods is not always an ideal solution, as it can cause diarrhea.

Products that will help your cat gain weight must be easily digestible and of high quality.

It is not recommended to increase the portions, since there is a risk that the cat’s weakened body will not cope with the increased volume of food.

Irina Tint Author: Irina Tint Editor of Internet resources