Weight Loss nutrition plan

Cat Weight Loss Plan

By Companion Care Vets, Lahore · active

This is a general recommendation based on pet profiles — not a veterinary prescription. Consult a vet before major diet changes.

Goal

Safe, gradual weight loss of 1–2% of body weight per week.

Suited to

Cat · all breeds · age 12–144 mo · 5–9 kg · Overweight (body condition 7/9 or above)

Daily target

190 kcal · 4 meals/day · 120-day plan

Feeding schedule

Four small meals — 7 AM, 12 PM, 5 PM and 10 PM

Food quantities

Feed for the target weight: about 40 g of dry food or 2½ wet pouches a day, weighed.

Foods to include

High-protein wet food, Measured dry food, Plain cooked chicken as treats

Foods to avoid

Cow's milk, Onion and garlic, Chocolate, Raw fish, Salty or spiced leftovers

Supplements

None needed — most weight diets already include L-carnitine.

Water

At least 50 ml per kg of body weight a day. A fountain or a second bowl encourages drinking.

Special instructions

Never crash-diet a cat: losing weight too fast can damage the liver. Weigh every 2 weeks.