Dylan's going on a diet ...

Phoenix · 15-07-2009, 08:32 PM

Dylan's started to get a tummy on him hanging down slightly.

Are there any ways of getting him to lose a kg without changing him onto light food? I've cut his food intake down to 2 meals a day and I'm spending time getting him to play.

angieh · 15-07-2009, 09:47 PM

Sorry RCR - I've forgotten how old Dylan is ....... if you can get him playing regularly, I'd see how that goes without altering his food. If that helps shift his belly, all well and good.

dandysmom · 15-07-2009, 10:32 PM

A lot of cats do get that hangy-down-tummy as they get older without necessarily being overweight. You might want to discuss a diet plan with the vet. But, as we all know, the only way to lose weight is to eat less and exercise more.......

Mags · 15-07-2009, 10:34 PM

Do you know how much overweight he is RCR? It might be a good idea to get Dylan weighed before you start him on any diet......

Phoenix · 16-07-2009, 10:35 AM

He's 6.5kg, he should be 5.5 kg at most

He's four now, so he shouldn't have a hangy down tummy

Too many rats, mice and rabbits I think

angieh · 16-07-2009, 01:47 PM

How much do you give him to eat at one meal RCR? Would it be realistic, seeing as he "supplements" his diet (as does Kizzy) to cut down each portion and see if that helps?

Elaine · 16-07-2009, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by dandysmom

A lot of cats do get that hangy-down-tummy as they get older without necessarily being overweight. You might want to discuss a diet plan with the vet. But, as we all know, the only way to lose weight is to eat less and exercise more.......

I agree with Eileen here. In all honesty RCR if your vet has recomended that he lose a kilo, ask if they have a sort of slimming club thing, where by they work out what his intake of dry/wet/both should be in order to help him lose weight, they will also be able to discuss what foods might be best.
It can be very dangerous to cats health if they lose too much weight too soon, as with all weight loss, it should be slow, gradual and realistic. It should also be combined with excercise.

Elaine · 16-07-2009, 03:57 PM

I would just add that if he gets any treat foods, to stop those first before reducing his main meals.

angieh · 16-07-2009, 04:19 PM

Should RCR and I tell Dylan and Kizzy that those various rodents are "treats"?

dandysmom · 16-07-2009, 04:21 PM

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