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Hi all,
This problem has been bothering me for awhile and I still can't find an answer for this. Loki is a neuter male, more than 1 year but less than 2 years old. I would say he is not that active and his weight vary from 13 to 13.8lbs. His daily kcal intake is ranging from 180 to 208, leaning more toward the 185 kcal per day. Is the amount of the calorie intake sufficient? Many people say that 13lbs cat needs more than 220lbs per day. On the other hand, tho, people keep saying that indoor cat ideal weight is 10lbs and anything that goes beyond 11lbs is considered as overweight.
So... IDK! I am so confused! I don't know if he is overweight or simply because he has a bigger body frame/bone structure which results in a heavier weight. Should I increase the kcal intake or should I decrease to match the "10lbs ideal weight"?
Here are the pictures of Loki. I would say he is a snowshoe, if you need this info to help me on answering my question.
Any input is greatly appreciated!
This problem has been bothering me for awhile and I still can't find an answer for this. Loki is a neuter male, more than 1 year but less than 2 years old. I would say he is not that active and his weight vary from 13 to 13.8lbs. His daily kcal intake is ranging from 180 to 208, leaning more toward the 185 kcal per day. Is the amount of the calorie intake sufficient? Many people say that 13lbs cat needs more than 220lbs per day. On the other hand, tho, people keep saying that indoor cat ideal weight is 10lbs and anything that goes beyond 11lbs is considered as overweight.
So... IDK! I am so confused! I don't know if he is overweight or simply because he has a bigger body frame/bone structure which results in a heavier weight. Should I increase the kcal intake or should I decrease to match the "10lbs ideal weight"?
Here are the pictures of Loki. I would say he is a snowshoe, if you need this info to help me on answering my question.
Any input is greatly appreciated!