Low calorie cat food for male cat.

cally6008

Back from the vets and said cat needs to lose weight.

I've agreed to cut his food down to twice a day and cut out wet food altogether for him.

Currently fed on Go Cat for Indoor Cats which is now a no-no.

Eukanuba and Iams have been suggested but how can you tell which food has what calories in it ?

Hills food is a no-go area unless it's a last resort because it is so flipping expensive. £30 for a 5kg bag at our vets and they say thats cheaper than buying it from Pets At Home.

cally6008

Nutrition

Typical Values TYPICAL ANALYSIS
Protein 35.0%
Fat 10.0%
Ash 9.0%
Fibre 5.0%
Calcium 1.3%
Phosphorus 1.2%
Potassium 0.9%
Magnesium 0.1%
Methionine 0.6%
Copper (as Copper Sulphate) 22mg/kg
Vitamin A 8500 IU/kg
Vitamin D 3850 IU/kg
Vitamin E 75mg/kg
Vitamin B 110mg/kg
Taurine 1200mg/kg

This is the nutrition info from go cat indoor food. Which value should I be looking at reducing ?

rachiee

Fat?

There are some royal canin ones thats low in fat, i would go back in the vets and explain you need some suggestions of what to feed him.

cally6008

They have suggested Hills, Eukanuba and Iams (as I put in my first post).

rachiee

http://www.nutrecare.co.uk/prod5.asp?prod_id=1822&id=145&grpid=1822&msg=People%20who%20bought%20this%20item%20also%20bought&offset=

cally6008

Thanks for the link to DOG food. I dont have a dog.

rachiee

Oops just saw Low Fat and posted link. No need to be sarcy i'm trying to help.

http://www.ardengrange.com/Pet-Food/light-cat-food.asp

I know you say about spending money, but if you want your cat to lose weight you have no other option but to feed him the good stuff. Either that or just cut down his food altogether. Feed him 2 meals a day 1 on a morning 1 on a night, skimmed milk and dont let him have high fat biscuits such as the indoor cat by go cat, feed him the weight control dry food they have started doing, not sure were you can pick it up at but heres the link http://www.go-cat.co.uk/products/weightcontrol.asp.

cally6008

I have cut his food right down already. I have not put down specific amounts as yet. Human milk is not good for cats.

As I have asked already, is it specifically the fat content I need to be looking at lowering or is it one of the other nutrients listed, such as protein ?

cte1111

I would recommend the Hills Feline Light. Overall I think it works out about the same as other foods, as you can buy a big bag and then it lasts for ages. I order it online, so even better as you don't have to cart it back from the shops.

Try petplanet, there are usually codes around and don't forget quidco:
http://www.petplanet.co.uk/product.asp?dept_id=350&pf_id=0796

It's certainly cheaper than lots of trips to the vets. Another bonus - it doesn't smell or go off like wet cat food.

BitterAndTwisted

Try your cat on any of the "senior" complete dry cat-foods but PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE do not be tempted to put your cat on a crash diet: it can cause liver problems or even death (look up feline lipidosis).

The strategy is very gradual weight-loss.

Also try and encourage your cat to get a bit more exercise at the same time. I 100% recommend "Da Bird" available from the Purrsinourhearts shop on their website. Guaranteed to get even the laziest, laid-back feline running around like a kitten.

ETA: of course it's the fat-content you're seeking to control. Pusscats put on flab just like we do and need to lose it in just the same way: less fat in the diet.

LittleMissAspie

Don't cut down on protein, cats are carnivores. I doubt fat does them much harm either although I suppose their natural diet wouldn't be particularly high in fat.

I would personally recommend Orijen. It isn't marketed as for fat cats but it has NO grains in it and grains are what could be causing obesity in cats. They aren't designed to process carbohydrates, it's empty calories for them. Orijen is £40 for 7kg, that lasts my cat about 6 months.