I saw my vet today and since I've read so many times always consult with the vet before any diet plan, I talked to her a little about what my overweight cats should eat. I thought I'd been doing better stopping the free feeding but I guess I still over feed them
She suggested for the 2 bigger cats, a diet food. OK so... one of the two cats has always needed a cat food for "sensitive stomachs". He has been on Purina One for Sensitive Stomachs for many years. I'm guessing he must've had problems as a kitten and they found that food that he could tolerate.
So, what could I feed them that is not ONLY a good "diet" food but ALSO ok on "sensitive stomachs"? They're 6 and 14 years old. I'll have to feed them separately from the younger cat because he's tiny as it is (or maybe seems so next to them).
She said 1/2 cup a day each and even a little less if I split a can of wet food between them. Sonny will hate me for this but I want to help him at least lose his belly weight. He's always been a bigger boy but now with the asthma, the extra weight can't be good for him. He's gained his belly since he stopped being active, but he was always a stockier cat and I think meant to be.
Any suggestions? She said grain free or not doesn't matter, and that she thinks a mix of dry and wet is the best way to go. I'd prefer something that is found at Petco or Petsmart, if it's not available at a regular grocery store. Again, can't pay extravagant prices but mid-range I'd say.
She suggested for the 2 bigger cats, a diet food. OK so... one of the two cats has always needed a cat food for "sensitive stomachs". He has been on Purina One for Sensitive Stomachs for many years. I'm guessing he must've had problems as a kitten and they found that food that he could tolerate.
So, what could I feed them that is not ONLY a good "diet" food but ALSO ok on "sensitive stomachs"? They're 6 and 14 years old. I'll have to feed them separately from the younger cat because he's tiny as it is (or maybe seems so next to them).
She said 1/2 cup a day each and even a little less if I split a can of wet food between them. Sonny will hate me for this but I want to help him at least lose his belly weight. He's always been a bigger boy but now with the asthma, the extra weight can't be good for him. He's gained his belly since he stopped being active, but he was always a stockier cat and I think meant to be.
Any suggestions? She said grain free or not doesn't matter, and that she thinks a mix of dry and wet is the best way to go. I'd prefer something that is found at Petco or Petsmart, if it's not available at a regular grocery store. Again, can't pay extravagant prices but mid-range I'd say.