Over-weight cats

In 2018, an estimated 60% of cats and 56% of dogs in the United States were overweight or obese.

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High Protein Diets Are Best for Weight Loss in Cats

Select a diet with elevated protein levels and reduced caloric density. [1]

• Cats: Protein > 120 g/1000 kcal [1]

• Canned diets should be considered in cats based on the available literature, which suggests these diets assist with increased weight loss and decreased rebound weight gain. [1]

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“The take home message? While cats can lose weight on almost any diet as long as we restrict their intake sufficiently, high protein diets help them maintain the muscle mass needed to keep them burning those calories.” https://www.petmd.com/blogs/nutritionnuggets/cat/dr-coates/2015/july/high-protein-diets-are-best-weight-loss-cats-32914

If you have an overweight cat, there are several ways to help get their health back on track. In this video, I'll show you the best tips and strategies to tackle this common feline problem.
http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2010/03/10/how-to-transition-your-cat-to-raw-food-diet-part-1.aspx An integrative wellness veterinarian, Dr. Karen Becker, explains on how to transition your cat's diet from dry food, to canned, to raw. Part 2
http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2010/03/10/how-to-transition-your-cat-to-raw-food-diet-part-1.aspx Mercola.com veterinarian, Dr. Karen Becker, explains on how to transition your cat's diet from dry food, to canned, to raw. Part 1

High Protein Diets Are Best for Weight Loss in Cats

Cat Health Information

Ideal weight in pounds divided by 2.2 give you weight in kilograms (kg)

  • Calculate the Resting Energy Requirements (RER) based on this ideal weight

  • RER in kcal/day =

    • [70 x (ideal weight in kg)] ^¾ or [70 x (ideal weight in kg)] to the ¾ power or

    • 30(ideal or target body weight in kilograms) + 70

  • For weight loss in cats multiply RER times 0.8

Getting Your Cat to Eat Healthier Food Parts 1 & 2

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