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My fat cat can't groom or use the litter box. How can she lose weight?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | spayed

Cat can't lick herself and she's not using litter box anymore she's pooping and peeing outside box.. What is something I could do to help her loose weight ? She's a fat cat.

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on March 12th, 2018

Have Spree examined by your veterinarian to diagnose any medical causes for her weight gain or lack of weight loss. You will need to institute some dietary changes as well as lifestyle changes in order for her to lose weight. Follow the link below to the PetCoach Library for tips on safe weight loss for your cat. In the meantime, provide an additional litter box and consider cutting a "doorway" into the side to make it easier for her to enter and exit. Groom or clean her bottom frequently to prevent urine scald and infection. Regular brushing will keep her coat healthy and prevent painful matting. https://www.petcoach.co/article/6-ways-to-slim-down-your-tubby-tabby/

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