Your cat may whine and howl excessively and make life rather difficult. Dieting cats are prone to dig through garbage and jump on to tables and counters for food. Watch your cat closely and try to distract him with a game or playtime. Try Garlic Believe it or not, garlic can be used as an effective weight-loss tool. One of garlic's properties is that is helps to regulate liver and gallbladder function.
Larger pets can eat as many as two cloves of garlic per day.
Crush garlic into a fine mix and add to food at will. If you happen to have one overweight dog or cat and another younger animal who doesn't suffer the same problem, be sure to separate the animals during feeding times. Dogs and cats share dishes, especially when one dish has a familiar scent or food. Making a special feeding room for your overweight animals will give him added attention and help distract him from the fact that he may be receiving a smaller portion of food. Problem Eaters Overeating in animals can be a signal to visit your veterinarian.