TrackerExample answer
Is my cat overweight? Ideal weight & safe loss
Estimated ideal weight: 5.0 kgEstimate
BCS 7/9 ≈ ~20% over ideal.
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What to record
Safe weight-loss pace: 0.03–0.12 kg/weekCalculated
Aim for 1–2% of body weight per week — faster is dangerous for cats. Re-weigh every 2–4 weeks.Watch for these
- A structured weight-loss diet (esp. with any illness) should be set with your vet; crash dieting a cat risks hepatic lipidosis.
Professional advice recommended. Book a non-urgent veterinary appointment.
How this was decided
- ideal BCS 4-5/9; obesity >=20% over ideal (EV-014)
- safe weight-loss rate 1-2%/week (EV-014)
When this doesn’t apply
- Ideal weight approximated as ~10% per BCS point above 5; your vet confirms the true target.
Sources
- WSAVA/ISFM/AAFP T1; Cornell Feline Health Center T1 · Tier 1 · verified 2026-07-17 · commercial bias noted
Real questions cat owners ask
- Wet food only diet: how many cans do you feed per day and how often?
- I want to know how many grams of wet food is enough for my overweight cat who needs to lose 2kg
- How to understand if your cat is overweight?
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