How to Put Your Fat Cat On a Diet

Feline obesity is on the rise. Help your cat lose weight and you will increase his health and lifespan. Carrying around all that extra weight puts a burden on your pet's body.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• measuring cups

1. Buy dry cat food, preferably one that is high in protein. Look at the ingredients and try to find a food where the first listed ingredient is a protein and not a grain. This will help prevent urinary tract infections.`

2. But a set of measuring cups.

3. For one week, feed your cat 2/3 of a cup of dry cat food once a day.

4. Then, then for one week, feed your cat 1/2 of a cup of dry cat food once a day.

5. Then, feed your cat 1/4 of a cup of dry cat food once a day. Continue with this amount of food and your cat will lose weight and be healthier. This gradual decrease in food will help your cat lose weight without feeling like he is no longer being fed as much.

Tips & Warnings

• Using a dry cat food that is high in protein is good for your cat's teeth and decreases the chances of getting a urinary tract infection.
• This diet is not vet approved, but it worked for us.