Lucius has always been "round." The vet said he'd probably get to around 12 lbs at a year. He is just under that now and just turned 9 months. He has that big round belly with flabby hanging skin. He is active and is not a pig at all when he eats. I'm sure it's part body structure and being overweight. I have a 2nd kitten one month younger who is slim and growing nicely. Lucius was found close to death and was bottle fed (and round when he came to us) and his foster mommy saw him a few weeks ago at the vet (he had anal gland problems) and was ecstatic to see how he's grown. The vet never said he was fat though.
Another problem is that he has a tendency to softer stools and will get a dirty bottom from that. I can tell his poops from Cissa's.
I think it's time to switch to adult food. They are currently eating Royal Canin dry kitten food and various Nutro kitten wet foods (cans and pouches.) Neither are beggers and they do the rare treat.
Will the adult food harden up his stools since they have less fat in them?
My goal isn't to have him lose weight, but to keep him from getting bigger as he gets older. Does that sound reasonable?
Another problem is that he has a tendency to softer stools and will get a dirty bottom from that. I can tell his poops from Cissa's.
I think it's time to switch to adult food. They are currently eating Royal Canin dry kitten food and various Nutro kitten wet foods (cans and pouches.) Neither are beggers and they do the rare treat.
Will the adult food harden up his stools since they have less fat in them?
My goal isn't to have him lose weight, but to keep him from getting bigger as he gets older. Does that sound reasonable?