Bijou was overweight in June at his annual checkup at 24.5 lbs. The vet said 18 pounds would be a good weight for him. I took away his dry food and gave him only wet twice a day. He is now down to 20.5 lbs. I'm so proud of him.
That's perfect. They are only supposed to lose about 1/2 per month safely. You are right on target.Originally Posted by bastetservant
That's wonderful! You should be proud of him. And of yourself!
Claudio was 18 lbs. at the vet's on December 19. He wanted him to lose 4 lbs. Since then, Claude gets 1/4 cup dry diet food twice a day (all get that so he could get more) and 1 oz. diet canned food a day. Most importantly, I took away his opportunity to eat up the canned food the others don't eat. He's locked up for half an hour during the canned meal. And all the bowls are picked up before he's let out.
As of February 20, he'd lost 1 lb. in 2 months. We are very proud!
Thanks Laurie. It was difficult when Mika was still living here but since she moved out with Mika, it's easy. Bijou used to go behind Mika and eat whatever she left in the dish.Originally Posted by LDG
Congrats to both of you/your kitties!
He's just a "hunka, hunka, burning love".Originally Posted by Feralvr
Holy Moly!! 24.5 lbs!!! That is a big boy... Good job Bijou!! What is your secret