Is IAMS kitten food okay for my skinny adult cat to gain weight?

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We have 1 1/2yr old Ragdoll female. At a steady 8.6 pounds/small frame. Area in front of back legs seems a little skinny. A couple of internet sites seems to suggest IAMS Proactive Health, Healthy Kittens is ok for adults to gain weight in view of it's extra protein and fat. Is that ok for 8.6 lb female. Pet's info: Cat | Ragdoll | Female | spayed | 1 year and 8 months old | 8.8 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

I suggest you take your cat to a veterinarian for a weigh-in and a wellness exam. Your vet can tell you if your cat is underweight. You can also use a body condition score chart to monitor her body condition as weight alone is not a reliable way to assess a cat's condition. If your vet says your cat is in good condition then you will not need to change food. Should you have to "fatten" her up you should use a complete cat food manufactured by a reputable company such as Iams, Hill's, Royal Canine, etc.. You can feed kitten food for a few weeks until she has the target condition specified by your vet. Here is a body condition chart: https://vet.osu.edu/vmc/sites/default/files/images/Body%20condition%20score%20chart%20cats_0.pdf

Is IAMS kitten food okay for my skinny adult cat to gain weight?

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