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What's the best diet for my very overweight cat? Wet or dry? How much?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | spayed | 7 years and 6 months old | 19 lbs

Can you recommend what to feed a very overweight cat (at least 10 lb over)? Wet or dry? How much.

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Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

Published on January 16th, 2018

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! A great diet for Summer would be Hill's Science Diet metabolic weight management diet. This is a dry diet. I recommend that you feed her the amount recommended in the bag based on her weight. This diet is very effective for this purpose. Good luck and have a great day!

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    Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

    Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

    Published on July 18th, 2018

    Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I highly recommend Science Diet Metabolic Weight Management Diet. This diet works great for weight loss. It is better to follow the feeding amount per weight provided in the bag split up in 2 feedings. Good luck and have a great day!

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