This cat weight loss guide was created by the MonVet Veterinary Group team to help you understand feline obesity, why so many indoor cats gain weight and how to help your cat slim down safely. More and more cats are overweight or obese, which increases the risk of diabetes, liver disease, arthritis, urinary problems, breathing difficulties and a shorter life expectancy. This practical guide explains, in clear language, how to recognize an overweight cat, how to assess body condition and why simply “reducing food a little” is rarely enough.
Inside, you’ll find step-by-step information on how a veterinary weight loss program for cats works: complete health check, calculation of daily calorie needs, setting a realistic target weight and choosing an appropriate weight-loss diet. We explain the difference between regular food and therapeutic weight management diets, how to measure portions accurately and why frequent weigh-ins are essential to monitor safe, gradual weight loss.
The guide also offers many everyday tips to help your cat lose weight without stress. You’ll learn how to increase activity through play (interactive toys, food puzzles, cat trees, hunting games, wheels, teaser toys), how to use food-dispensing toys to stimulate natural hunting behaviour and how to choose low-calorie treats without sabotaging progress. In some cases, canned food or mixed feeding strategies are discussed to help control calories and improve satiety.
Tracking tools such as weight charts and feeding logs make it easier to follow your cat’s progress in partnership with your veterinary team or animal health technicians. This guide does not replace a consultation, but it supports you throughout the process so your cat’s weight loss is safer, more effective and more motivating. By working closely with your MonVet clinic, you can help your cat reach a healthy weight, regain energy and enjoy a better quality of life.
