How much should I feed my overweight cat to reach her ideal weight?

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I'm trying to figure out how best to feed my cat. She's obviously a little plump and I'd like her to lose a few pounds. My question is should I be feeding my cats (in general) according to weight or how many calories they should consume? Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | spayed | 3 years and 5 months old | 12 lbs

Amber W · Accepted Answer

Hello and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It is best to feed for the recommended weight. So, for example, if April weighs 12 lbs but should weigh closer to 10 lbs you'd want to feed the amount for a 10 lb cat. I often recommend feeding even 25% less than is recommended for the idea body weight because most cats tend to be pretty sedentary. Feeding an all canned food diet can also be helpful for weight loss. There are also prescription diets available like Royal Canin Low fat and Hill's Metabolic that can help with weight loss. If you are concerned with April's weight after taking some steps to reduce her calorie intake, you can always discuss a prescription weight loss diet with your veterinarian.

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