In eight months my 8yo petite Cali put on a pound. It's because I bought a programmable automatic feeder so she could eat on time and not deal with my erratic schedule. I always fed her 1/8 c. three times a day, but the smallest amount the feeder dispenses is 1/4 c. So, she was getting one or sometimes two double meals. I rescued 5mo Lexi who is now 11mo and pudgy. She has been restricted to one room (since Cali doesn't want her here) and I had been feeding her too much kitten food for her level of activity. I've cut back, but she is definitely hungry. I have been serving them both cooked oat bran mixed with their evening meal which is a mix of wet and dry food. I am hoping it will serve to fill them up so I can cut back their food intake and get them into healthier shape. I started out with 1/4 tsp (cooked) to 1/2 tsp. to 1 tsp. and today about 2 tsp. They lick the bowl dry, they seem fine, their stool may be slightly different - not sure. I also want to add oat bran to their dry food in the morning which is higher protein, lower fat and higher fiber than lots of other brands. I don't want to cut back their food and leave them hungry. Will the oat bran do the trick while they are still getting the necessary nutrients from the cat food? Is 4 tsp. a day too much or just a drop in the bucket? Thanks. Anne