A healthy weight ensures our feline diners enjoy a life of purrre quality. If our cat’s overindulge, it could lead to obesity, which in turn might bring unwelcome issues like diabetes, arthritis, heart disease, and a reduced lifespan. On the flip side, an underweight cat may struggle with a weakened immune system, muscle wastage, and potential organ failure.
Here’s some weight management tips to keep your cat in tip-top shape?
How do I know if my cat is too chunky or too lean?
Body Condition Scoring - To visually assess your cat's weight, you can use a Body Condition Score chart. It categorises cats as under ideal, ideal, or over ideal weight. Simply observe your cat from above and check if their ribs and waist are visible. To view the chart, please click here.
Physical Assessment - If your cat is fluffy and the BCS chart is tricky, you can feel for yourself. Run your hand along their ribs to check for bony areas or over their back to feel for their spine.
Weighing - The most accurate method, though sometimes challenging, is to weigh your cat on a scale. Use either a human or kitchen scale depending on their size. Simply place them in a box or hold them while on the scales and subtract your weight or the box weight from the total.
How Marro can help?
If your cat needs help managing their weight, Marro is here to help. We provide high-quality, well-balanced meals rich in protein and essential nutrients, portioned to meet your cat’s specific needs. Just let us know your cat's current weight and their weight goal, and we'll work our magic to calculate their ideal calorie intake. Plus, our food is highly digestible, so your cat gets all the nutrients it needs without having to overindulge.
We’ve got your back every step of the way. We'll be checking in regularly to see how your cat is adjusting to their new diet, and we'll make sure to keep their weight updated on your account. And, fear not, if there are any speed bumps on the road to feline fitness, we've got a ton of tips and tricks to smooth things over.
Just see us as your cat’s purrrsonal nutritionist.
Still having problems?
We recommend you always seek further veterinary advice if your cat is still struggling with their weight or starts to experience any secondary complications.