{"id":176027,"date":"2022-07-16T08:03:10","date_gmt":"2022-07-16T08:03:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-control-my-cats-weight\/"},"modified":"2022-07-16T08:03:10","modified_gmt":"2022-07-16T08:03:10","slug":"how-can-i-control-my-cats-weight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-control-my-cats-weight\/","title":{"rendered":"How can I control my cats weight?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-control-my-cats-weight\/#How_can_I_control_my_cats_weight\" title=\"How can I control my cats weight?\">How can I control my cats weight?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-control-my-cats-weight\/#Is_it_necessary_to_manage_a_cats_weight\" title=\"Is it necessary to manage a cats weight?\">Is it necessary to manage a cats weight?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-control-my-cats-weight\/#How_do_I_keep_my_indoor_cat_skinny\" title=\"How do I keep my indoor cat skinny?\">How do I keep my indoor cat skinny?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-control-my-cats-weight\/#How_quickly_can_a_cat_lose_weight\" title=\"How quickly can a cat lose weight?\">How quickly can a cat lose weight?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-control-my-cats-weight\/#How_can_I_reduce_my_cats_weight\" title=\"How can I reduce my cats weight?\">How can I reduce my cats weight?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-control-my-cats-weight\/#How_can_I_put_my_overweight_cat_on_a_diet\" title=\"How can I put my overweight cat on a diet?\">How can I put my overweight cat on a diet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-control-my-cats-weight\/#Does_my_cat_need_to_lose_weight\" title=\"Does my cat need to lose weight?\">Does my cat need to lose weight?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-control-my-cats-weight\/#How_can_I_control_my_indoor_cats_weight\" title=\"How can I control my indoor cat&#8217;s weight?\">How can I control my indoor cat&#8217;s weight?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-control-my-cats-weight\/#Should_I_weigh_my_cat\" title=\"Should I weigh my cat?\">Should I weigh my cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-control-my-cats-weight\/#What_is_a_healthy_weight_for_a_house_cat\" title=\"What is a healthy weight for a house cat?\">What is a healthy weight for a house cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-control-my-cats-weight\/#How_can_I_keep_my_cat_skinny\" title=\"How can I keep my cat skinny?\">How can I keep my cat skinny?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-control-my-cats-weight\/#How_can_I_slim_down_my_indoor_cat\" title=\"How can I slim down my indoor cat?\">How can I slim down my indoor cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-control-my-cats-weight\/#How_much_should_I_feed_my_cat_to_lose_weight\" title=\"How much should I feed my cat to lose weight?\">How much should I feed my cat to lose weight?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-control-my-cats-weight\/#How_do_I_keep_my_indoor_cat_from_getting_fat\" title=\"How do I keep my indoor cat from getting fat?\">How do I keep my indoor cat from getting fat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-control-my-cats-weight\/#How_much_weight_can_my_cat_lose_a_week\" title=\"How much weight can my cat lose a week?\">How much weight can my cat lose a week?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-control-my-cats-weight\/#Can_a_cat_lose_a_pound_in_a_week\" title=\"Can a cat lose a pound in a week?\">Can a cat lose a pound in a week?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-control-my-cats-weight\/#How_can_I_get_my_cat_to_lose_weight_fast\" title=\"How can I get my cat to lose weight fast?\">How can I get my cat to lose weight fast?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-control-my-cats-weight\/#How_much_weight_loss_in_a_cat_is_concerning\" title=\"How much weight loss in a cat is concerning?\">How much weight loss in a cat is concerning?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-control-my-cats-weight\/#How_do_I_make_my_cat_lose_weight\" title=\"How do I make my cat lose weight?\">How do I make my cat lose weight?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-control-my-cats-weight\/#What_food_will_help_my_cat_lose_weight\" title=\"What food will help my cat lose weight?\">What food will help my cat lose weight?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-control-my-cats-weight\/#Can_I_walk_my_cat_to_lose_weight\" title=\"Can I walk my cat to lose weight?\">Can I walk my cat to lose weight?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-control-my-cats-weight\/#How_much_should_I_feed_my_overweight_cat_to_lose_weight\" title=\"How much should I feed my overweight cat to lose weight?\">How much should I feed my overweight cat to lose weight?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-control-my-cats-weight\/#What_should_I_feed_my_obese_cat\" title=\"What should I feed my obese cat?\">What should I feed my obese cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-control-my-cats-weight\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_cat_needs_to_lose_weight\" title=\"How do I know if my cat needs to lose weight?\">How do I know if my cat needs to lose weight?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-control-my-cats-weight\/#How_do_I_get_my_indoor_cat_to_lose_weight\" title=\"How do I get my indoor cat to lose weight?\">How do I get my indoor cat to lose weight?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_control_my_cats_weight\"><\/span>How can I control my cats weight?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>10 Tips To Help Your Cat Lose Weight<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Hide Their Meals and Litter Box.  <\/li>\n<li>Use a Treat Toy or Feeding Ball.  <\/li>\n<li>Spread Out Meals.  <\/li>\n<li>Try Using an Automatic Feeder That Opens Based on a Timer.  <\/li>\n<li>Add Water or Replace With Water.  <\/li>\n<li>Play for 30 Minutes.  <\/li>\n<li>Go for a Walk.  <\/li>\n<li>Replace High-Carb Foods With Filler-Free Cat Foods.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_necessary_to_manage_a_cats_weight\"><\/span>Is it necessary to manage a cats weight?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As a guideline, <b>cats can safely lose about 1.5 percent of their body weight per week until they are at their desired weight. During the diet period, your cat&#8217;s weight should be checked every two to four weeks. You may come by the hospital to have your pet weighed during this time.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_keep_my_indoor_cat_skinny\"><\/span>How do I keep my indoor cat skinny?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>11 Ways to Prevent Your Favorite Feline From Becoming a Fat Cat<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Get rid of the endless bowl of dry food.  <\/li>\n<li>Think portion size.  <\/li>\n<li>Exercise!  <\/li>\n<li>Food Puzzles.  <\/li>\n<li>Make drinking water more fun.  <\/li>\n<li>Rotate and hide their toys.<\/li>\n<p>24 Feb 2015<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_quickly_can_a_cat_lose_weight\"><\/span>How quickly can a cat lose weight?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As a guideline, cats can safely lose about <b>1.5 percent of their body weight per week until they are at their desired weight. During the diet period, your cat&#8217;s weight should be checked every two to four weeks. You may come by the hospital to have your pet weighed during this time.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_reduce_my_cats_weight\"><\/span>How can I reduce my cats weight?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For many cats, the best way to lose weight is with <b>a canned diet food fed several times per day, rather than leaving food down all of the time. One of the reasons canned diet foods work better is because finicky felines often prefer wet food to dry.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_put_my_overweight_cat_on_a_diet\"><\/span>How can I put my overweight cat on a diet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Here are some of the basics in limiting calories and slimming down your cat:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Measure out food.  <\/li>\n<li>Keep their water bowl full.<\/li>\n<li>Leave out cat food for a limited amount of time.<\/li>\n<li>Set a weight loss goal with your veterinarian.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid giving treats, or if you must, use a few pieces of their dry food as a substitute.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_my_cat_need_to_lose_weight\"><\/span>Does my cat need to lose weight?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As a guideline, <b>cats can safely lose about 1.5 percent of their body weight per week until they are at their desired weight. During the diet period, your cat&#8217;s weight should be checked every two to four weeks. You may come by the hospital to have your pet weighed during this time.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_control_my_indoor_cats_weight\"><\/span>How can I control my indoor cat&#8217;s weight?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Flip the Scales<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Know what overweight looks like.  <\/li>\n<li>Talk to your veterinarian about your cat&#8217;s diet, food, and ideal weight.  <\/li>\n<li>An indoor lifestyle, boredom and lack of exercise can be precursors to weight gain.  <\/li>\n<li>Switch to wet food.  <\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t free-feed. Cats that graze all day are more likely to be overweight, Dr.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_weigh_my_cat\"><\/span>Should I weigh my cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The importance of weighing your cat Since cats don&#8217;t tell us loud and clear when they are not feeling well, <b>monitoring a weekly weight on older cats can be very useful in monitoring their health. It is helpful for us if you can assist in trending your cat&#8217;s weight at home as it alerts us to health concerns sooner.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_healthy_weight_for_a_house_cat\"><\/span>What is a healthy weight for a house cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ideal Weight for Cats Most domestic cats should weigh about <b>10 pounds, though that can vary by breed and frame. A Siamese cat may weigh as few as 5 pounds, while a Maine Coon can be 25 pounds and healthy.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_keep_my_cat_skinny\"><\/span>How can I keep my cat skinny?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Keeping Your Cat Slim<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Feed prepared food from a reputable manufacturer, two or three small meals a day.  <\/li>\n<li>Milk may cause diarrhea; lactose-reduced milk for cats is available.<\/li>\n<li>Keep fresh water in cat&#8217;s bowl at all times.<\/li>\n<li>Never feed cats chocolate, onions, raw fish, poultry or eggs, bones or food intended for other animals.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_slim_down_my_indoor_cat\"><\/span>How can I slim down my indoor cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>10 Tips To Help Your Cat Lose Weight<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Hide Their Meals and Litter Box.  <\/li>\n<li>Use a Treat Toy or Feeding Ball.  <\/li>\n<li>Spread Out Meals.  <\/li>\n<li>Try Using an Automatic Feeder That Opens Based on a Timer.  <\/li>\n<li>Add Water or Replace With Water.  <\/li>\n<li>Play for 30 Minutes.  <\/li>\n<li>Go for a Walk.  <\/li>\n<li>Replace High-Carb Foods With Filler-Free Cat Foods.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_should_I_feed_my_cat_to_lose_weight\"><\/span>How much should I feed my cat to lose weight?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Aim for a weight loss of <b>1-2% of the current body weight per week. For example, if your cat weighs 15 lb, he should lose about 3 ounces each week which is a little more than half a pound in first month.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_keep_my_indoor_cat_from_getting_fat\"><\/span>How do I keep my indoor cat from getting fat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How can I prevent my cat from becoming obese in the first place?<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Ask your veterinarian to help you choose the most appropriate food for your cat.  <\/li>\n<li>Portion control is critical.  <\/li>\n<li>Choose specific meal times, and then be consistent.  <\/li>\n<li>Consider using interactive feeding toys.  <\/li>\n<li>Increase your cat&#8217;s exercise.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_weight_can_my_cat_lose_a_week\"><\/span>How much weight can my cat lose a week?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your cat can safely lose <b>0.52% of their body weight per week. If you have a 20-pound cat, they can lose 0.20.4 pounds (or about 4 ounces) per week. It&#8217;s okay to lose less than that per week, but your weight loss plan will just take longer.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_cat_lose_a_pound_in_a_week\"><\/span>Can a cat lose a pound in a week?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As a guideline, <b>cats can safely lose about 1.5 percent of their body weight per week until they are at their desired weight. During the diet period, your cat&#8217;s weight should be checked every two to four weeks.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_get_my_cat_to_lose_weight_fast\"><\/span>How can I get my cat to lose weight fast?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>10 Tips To Help Your Cat Lose Weight<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Hide Their Meals and Litter Box.  <\/li>\n<li>Use a Treat Toy or Feeding Ball.  <\/li>\n<li>Spread Out Meals.  <\/li>\n<li>Try Using an Automatic Feeder That Opens Based on a Timer.  <\/li>\n<li>Add Water or Replace With Water.  <\/li>\n<li>Play for 30 Minutes.  <\/li>\n<li>Go for a Walk.  <\/li>\n<li>Replace High-Carb Foods With Filler-Free Cat Foods.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_weight_loss_in_a_cat_is_concerning\"><\/span>How much weight loss in a cat is concerning?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As long as your cat is losing at a rate that has been established by your veterinarian as acceptable. Usually, a loss of <b>no more than one percent of body weight per week is perfectly fine. For example, at this rate of weight loss, a 15-pound cat would lose up to a third of a pound every two weeks.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_make_my_cat_lose_weight\"><\/span>How do I make my cat lose weight?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For many cats, the best way to lose weight is with <b>a canned diet food fed several times per day, rather than leaving food down all of the time. One of the reasons canned diet foods work better is because finicky felines often prefer wet food to dry.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_food_will_help_my_cat_lose_weight\"><\/span>What food will help my cat lose weight?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Flip the Scales<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Know what overweight looks like.  <\/li>\n<li>Talk to your veterinarian about your cat&#8217;s diet, food, and ideal weight.  <\/li>\n<li>An indoor lifestyle, boredom and lack of exercise can be precursors to weight gain.  <\/li>\n<li>Switch to wet food.  <\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t free-feed. Cats that graze all day are more likely to be overweight, Dr.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_walk_my_cat_to_lose_weight\"><\/span>Can I walk my cat to lose weight?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Use a leash to allow your cat to explore outdoors. listening, and watching than truly walking, so cats get less benefit from walks then a dog or a human would. Still, <b>taking a cat outdoors on a leash does encourage some physical activity and will provide a small calorie-burning benefit<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_should_I_feed_my_overweight_cat_to_lose_weight\"><\/span>How much should I feed my overweight cat to lose weight?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Aim for a weight loss of <b>1-2% of the current body weight per week. For example, if your cat weighs 15 lb, he should lose about 3 ounces each week which is a little more than half a pound in first month.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_feed_my_obese_cat\"><\/span>What should I feed my obese cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The fastest way to get and maintain an overweight cat is to feed both <b>canned and dry food. Even if a cat has just filled up on dry food, most will readily pack in any canned food offered (or vice versa). It is tough to regulate the amount of each type of food, so the cat is getting the correct number of calories.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_cat_needs_to_lose_weight\"><\/span>How do I know if my cat needs to lose weight?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Begin by looking down at your cat when they are standing. <b>There should be a slight indentation above the hips resembling a waist (remember that this may be difficult if your cat has long hair). If the waist area bulges out instead, your cat may be overweight.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_indoor_cat_to_lose_weight\"><\/span>How do I get my indoor cat to lose weight?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>10 Tips To Help Your Cat Lose Weight<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Hide Their Meals and Litter Box.  <\/li>\n<li>Use a Treat Toy or Feeding Ball.  <\/li>\n<li>Spread Out Meals.  <\/li>\n<li>Try Using an Automatic Feeder That Opens Based on a Timer.  <\/li>\n<li>Add Water or Replace With Water.  <\/li>\n<li>Play for 30 Minutes.  <\/li>\n<li>Go for a Walk.  <\/li>\n<li>Replace High-Carb Foods With Filler-Free Cat Foods.<\/li>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How can I control my cats weight?Is it necessary to manage a cats weight?How do I keep my indoor cat skinny?How quickly can a cat lose weight?How can I reduce my cats weight?How can I put my overweight cat on a diet?Does my cat need to lose weight?How can I control my&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-176027","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/176027"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=176027"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/176027\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=176027"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=176027"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=176027"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}