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]

https://todaysveterinarypractice.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2016/09/T1309C09.pdf

“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

https://petobesityprevention.org/weight-loss-cats

“Obesity-related diseases are often entirely preventable” “Most of them shorten an already short lifespan and often destroy the animal's quality of life along the way.”

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

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[1] In-Clinic Form: Developing Protocols for Obese Animals. Justin Shmalberg, DVM, Diplomate ACVN

https://www.petmd.com/blogs/nutritionnuggets/cat/dr-coates/2015/july/high-protein-diets-are-best-weight-loss-cats-32914

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25073483

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21039925

Increased Dietary Protein Promotes Fat Loss and Reduces Loss of Lean Body Mass During Weight Loss in Cats

Bennett, N., Greco, D. S., Peterson, M. E., Kirk, C., Mathes, M., & Fettman, M. J. (2006). Comparison of a low carbohydrate-low fiber diet and a moderate carbohydrate-high fiber diet in the management of feline diabetes mellitus. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 8(2), 73–84. doi: 10.1016/j.jfms.2005.08.004

Zoran, D. L., & Rand, J. S. (2013). The role of diet in the prevention and management of feline diabetes. Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice, 43(2), 233–243. doi: 10.1016/j.cvsm.2012.11.004

Boari, A., Aste, G., Rocconi, F., Dalessandri, A., & Vita, S. (2008). Glargine insulin and high-protein-low-carbohydrate diet in cats with diabetes mellitus. Veterinary Research Communications, 32(Suppl 1), S243–S245. doi: 10.1007/s11259-008-9119-x