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How to help my underweight cat gain weight if she only eats wet food?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 1 year and 8 months old | 6.3 lbs

What can i do to fatten my cat back up while getting rid of fleas? Also she stopped eating her dry food now she eats wet mostly or sometimes only just her wet food, is that a problem ?

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on June 29th, 2018

Have her examined by your veterinarian to rule out any medical causes for her lack of weight gain. You can feed a good quality canned food. To get weight on her, feed 1.5 to 2 cans of food daily. If she will eat more, you can feed her more. Once she reaches her target weight, cut back on the amount fed.

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