Top Tips For Dieting Cats

Always weigh your pet’s food to ensure you are feeding the recommended amount.
Expect your pet to lose no more than 1-2% bodyweight each week.
At the start of the new regime taking a ‘before’ photograph can be a very useful marker to monitor and encourage progress.
Table scraps, snacks or treat biscuits should be avoided: these are usually very high in fat. Use a few dry biscuits from the daily food allocation if you really need to use titbits.
Ensure the whole family are behind you and understand why your cat needs to lose weight.
Encourage your cat to play. Even 5 minutes exercise per day can dramatically help a weight loss program.
Hide pieces of food in pieces of paper to encourage hunting instincts.
Do not give into begging. Lots of cats beg to get attention, as feeding time is when they get the most fuss, play with your cat and give a cuddle or groom instead.
Cats have been found to comfort feed when they are not happy. Discuss this with a nurse to try and establish if there is a problem.
Always stay positive.

Should you wish to discuss any of these issues in more detail, please consult your veterinary surgeon or nurse