Obese cats are prone to diabetes and joint problems. Cats appear to lose their capacity to regulate food intake when neutered and are prone to obesity. Minimize treats and table scraps. Obese cats also may lose weight if fed a high fiber diet with or without restricting intake. Fat cats develop jaundice, a fatty liver and can die if they do not eat enough for only a few weeks.
Treatment involves feeding through an implanted tube.
Offer a growth food or one designed for all life stages from the 3rd week. Adjust intake so the kitten maintains a lean conformation with a waist. They eat approximately the same as amount as an adult cat throughout the growth period. Queens require more food from the first week of pregnancy. Up to 3-4 times normal may be needed during lactation.