Maintaining a healthy weight for your pet: Your questions answered

Helping your furry family member to maintain a healthy weight not only betters their quality of life but significantly reduces the risk of serious conditions associated with obesity. To help you keep your pet on track, we’ve answered some common questions on weight and nutrition.

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What's a healthy weight for my pet?


…But my pet’s always been overweight.


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  • Short-haired European type cat, rather than a pure breed
  • Between five and 10 years old, when their activity begins to decline
  • Fed very frequently and more than the recommended portion
  • Nervous, depressed or have suffered with mental or emotional strain
  • If they’re male

How do I maintain my pet’s weight?


  • Don’t feed them scraps
  • Don’t give in to begging
  • Weigh them once a month and have regular vet check-ups

How does being overweight or obese affect my pet?

When your pet is overweight or obese, it can cause its body to begin storing the food it consumes as fat, rather than using it up. This happens because the energy your pet is expending is less than the energy it's taking in. This extra fat can the being to affect bodily functions as it infiltrates specific organs – such as the liver – or ‘coats’ others, like arteries. The extra weight puts pressure on your cat’s internal system and joints, leading to a series of health risks.

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What are the risks if my pet is overweight or obese?

In general, obesity can reduce your pet’s quality and life expectancy; it’s harder for it to play and move around, and surgical procedures or check-ups become more difficult. There are some other issues that can arise from obesity.


Obese pets are much more at risk of diabetes. Often, the diabetes can be reversed once any extra weight is lost, as the accumulated fat which is directly responsible for a failure to regulate glucose is no longer present.

Compromised immune system

The immune system in your pet can become compromised when they’re obese, making them more prone to infection. This includes urinary infection and ‘stones’.



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How do I exercise my cat?




Which food is best for my overweight pet?

There are many specific types of wight management food that is designed to assist in your journey to help your furry family member lose weight. It is best to consult your Veterinarian on the best choice of food for you and your pet.

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