Should I switch my 3 yr. old large cat's diet and if so, to what? She started gaining weight after spaying.

Question

just wondering, is there a cat food out there that's like a diet cat food for a cat gaining weight. My female cat is 3yrs old and got spayed about 4 months ago and ever since then she is kinda fat. Not huge, but pretty big. She's so big that I worry about her health in the long run. What should I do about her food? She only gets a cup of meow mix a day. That's what's recommended.

Answer 1

DO NOT be concerned of her gaining weight from the spaying. That is COMPLETELY normal. Purina Inside cat formula, I have found to be the best for my fixed Himalayan Persian. She is still big but that's b/c she is fixed but she is just as active as the other 2 girls that are not fixed! I raise and breed Himalayan Persians so if you have any other questions let me know!

Answer 2

Most animals after spaying or neutering they do gain weight do to the hormonal change in the body or it could be a Hypo-Thyroid condition this is when the Thyroid slows down and the metabolism slows dramatically the vet takes a blood sample for this if there is a Thyroid problem it is treated by a pill or drop one time a day.

Answer 3

You're wise - very wise - to be thinking about this before it gets out of hand. I let Poppy balloon to 25 pounds! Bad mommy.

What you can do is begin feeding species appropriate food. For cats, who are carnivores, that means high protein and fat, low carbs (Catkins).

You can research raw feeding or you can choose a good quality canned food. This is what I did.

You don't have to worry about diet foods. Just feed your cat around one can per day (6oz) and that will most likely be all you need to do.

Answer 4

no. is normal for animals such as cats and dogs to gain wait after being payed..is normal and u shouldnt worry about unless it gains more than 10 pounds.

Answer 5

There are diet or weight control foods in most companies, like royal canin, Hill's, nutro, etc.