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tblue37

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11. Unfortunately, my fat cat lost weight because he developed diabetes. However, I now know the the

Reply to raccoon (Original post)

Thu Sep 14, 2023, 11:28 AM

Sep 2023

prescription diet he is on, which is not loaded with carbs, is a good weight control food, and he seems to like it OK. It's a bit expensive ($62 for an 8-pound bag), but one cat doesn't eat all that much.

I also learned that wet food has fewer carbs than dry.

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Has anybody had an indoor only cat and was able to successfully help the cat lose weight? [View all] raccoon Sep 2023 OP

Just one cat? piddyprints Sep 2023 #1

exactly what I was going to ask Skittles Sep 2023 #2

Yes, just one cat. raccoon Sep 2023 #3

That makes it easier. piddyprints Sep 2023 #6

I agree - no free feeding TexasBushwhacker Sep 2023 #13

We don't feed grains. piddyprints Sep 2023 #14

Yes! Easterncedar Sep 2023 #4

No luck whatsoever. I'm comfortable being 20# heavy. And Muggles seems happy at eight about 5# ... marble falls Sep 2023 #5

First make sure he is healthy (no thyroid issues or anything else via some bloodwork). hlthe2b Sep 2023 #7

I feed Millie twice a day. I also feed her Science Diet Polly Hennessey Sep 2023 #8

No kidding! piddyprints Sep 2023 #15

Millie is 18. Maybe, it's an age thing. Polly Hennessey Sep 2023 #16

Well, I'm an old lady piddyprints Sep 2023 #17

When Charlotte had a weight problem, I would buy Science Diet "Perfect Weight" Archae Sep 2023 #9

My vet said it is healthier for the cat to eat only wet food (canned, home prepared, whatever.) zuul Sep 2023 #10

That's what my vet said too, and we've done that for over 2 decades catrose Sep 2023 #18

Unfortunately, my fat cat lost weight because he developed diabetes. However, I now know the the tblue37 Sep 2023 #11

Until it learns to open cabinet doors and the fridge you've got the Phoenix61 Sep 2023 #12