Overweight cat – How to help your cat reach a healthy weight

By Monster Pet Food | Feb 27, 2025

Is your cat a real bon vivant who prefers to spend a lot of time in the quiet corner of the home? Is it possible that the waistline has become a little rounder? Overweight in cats is a common problem that can lead to serious health problems, such as joint problems, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Helping your cat maintain a healthy weight is therefore one of the most important things you can do for its well-being. A balanced diet with the right type of food, both wet and dry food with low energy, can make a big difference.

Why do cats become overweight?

Many cats live a sedentary life, especially indoor cats, which means they don't burn as much energy as outdoor cats. If you combine this with too much or the wrong kind of food, the weight can quickly increase. Sterilized cats also have a lower metabolism, which means they gain weight more easily if they do not receive adapted food.

The right food for weight control

To help your cat maintain a healthy weight, it is important to choose a food with low energy density but which is also nutritious and filling. Monster Sterilized dry food is specially adapted for neutered cats and contains a balanced amount of protein and fat to promote a healthy body weight. Our Sterilized series is available with and without grains and in the flavor chicken/turkey or fish. For older cats, Monster Senior wet food can be an excellent alternative, as wet food generally has a higher moisture content and lower energy content, which can contribute to weight loss and reduce the load on the joints.

Food for senior cats is available as wet food and dry food

Tips for keeping your cat in shape

  • Choose the right food – Give your cat a customized food that supports a healthy weight, such as Monster Sterilized dry food or Monster Senior wet food.
  • Portion control – Measure the food carefully, give small portions spread throughout the day and avoid free access to food.
  • Work for the food – Let the cat solve problems to get its food, buy an activation toy adapted for cat food that can be bought in the pet store, or let the cat chase and catch food balls that you throw up and away, in order to increase the exercise.

By giving your cat a balanced diet and making sure it exercises, you can contribute to a long and healthy lifestyle. Do you want to find the right food for your cat?

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