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healthy weight loss for cats?

post #1 of 2
9/24/11 at 5:51am
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Humans should lose 1-2 lbs for a healthy, optimal weight loss.

How many lbs in what time frame is healthy for cats?

Since getting Picasso, Monet has (thankfully) lost almost 2.5 lbs according to my scale. he's down to 14 lbs from 16.5 (either 16 or 16.5.. can't remember exactly!).. this is about 2.5 months time.

he's been MUCH more active with her, eating's about the same. so more exercise is a good thing for him.

I just want to make sure he's losing at a healthy rate.
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post #2 of 2
9/24/11 at 10:48am
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Originally Posted by Draco View Post
How many lbs in what time frame is healthy for cats?

This spells it out nicely:
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Safe Rate of Weight Loss

Please understand that your overweight cat took months to get into his current condition and that it will take months to safely lose the weight. This is not a race but it is critical for you to stay the course and not give up.

A safe rate of weight loss is 1 - 2% of their current body weight per week.

For example, if your cat weighs 20 pounds, he can safely lose up to ~6 ounces per week. (20 pounds X16 ounces/pound = 320 ounces. 2% of 320 = ~ 6 ounces.)

1% would be 3 ounces per week - or 3/4 pound/month.

****As your cat loses weight, the amount of weight that he should lose each week will decrease.[****
For example, if your cat is down to 16 pounds, his weight loss should slow to ~2.5 -5 ounces each week which represents 1-2% of 16 pounds.

http://www.catinfo.org/?link=felineo...t-Loss_Program
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