pets at home Is my cat overweight or too thin? | Argos Pet Insurance

Meet our vet, Kirsty Ford and her friend, Sky, who are here to help you get to grips on your cats weight.

How to assess is your cat is over or underweight?
Assess your cats body condition. To start with, you should look at them from above and make sure they have a clearly defined waist. You then want to gently feel their ribs, you should be able to feel them with just a small amount of pressure and also feel their shoulders and a long their spine and their hips. If any of these areas are too prominent, then they will be underweight, but if you struggle to feel any of them then they will be overweight.

What should I do if my cat is overweight?
If your cat is overweight, just check their food packaging. Make sure you are feeding them the correct amount and that your weighing it out rather than measuring it by eye. Try to encourage them to be more active, with toys or activity feeders to make them work a bit harder for their food. If they don't lose any weight, then take them in to your vet to have them checked over and make sure there isn't a medical reason. They can also recommend a specialist diet.

What should I do if my cat is very thin?
If you're also concerned your cat is underweight, again, check you're not feeding them too little. If they are an older or younger cat, there are a life stage foods, so make sure you're feeding them food that is appropriate to their age and again if you've got any concerns, take them in to your vets and check that there isn't any medical reason for their weight loss. Some older cats will have problems with their teeth, so if you notice they're dropping food or struggling to eat - its worth having them house examined to see if there is problems with their teeth.

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