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How can I help my cat gain healthy weight and build muscle, not fat?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Himalayan | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 4 months old | 6.6 lbs

Hi, Noushi has lost about 300grams & the vet says she's perfectly normal & I don't need to worry. Now I wanna know how can I help her regain weight and also help her grow muscles instead of fat? Btw she only eats dry food of two different brands. Thank you very much. Her current weight is 2.7kgs.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on February 2nd, 2019

If your vet says not to worry about Noushi, then I wouldn't worry. The vet would tell you if you needed to worry and have her gain weight back. She may be at her perfect weight now, and gaining excess weight she doesn't need will lead to health problems. Best of luck.

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