When your cat has an illness or undergoes surgery, they may struggle to eat normally, causing them to lose weight. Fortunately, there are several ways to help your feline companion gain fat, build muscle, and become healthier. Here’s more about how to help your underweight cat and what you’ll need from the pet food store. 

How to Help Your Cat Gain Weight

1. Find Out Their Ideal Weight 

Ask your veterinarian to weigh your cat, measure their body mass index, and let you know their ideal weight range. This will give you an idea about how many pounds your pet should gain. Based on that, you can set weekly goals.

2. Encourage Healthy Eating Habits

Cats can be finicky eaters, so try to promote healthy eating routines. Feed your feline less food more often throughout the day to keep portions manageable.

Make wet food more appetizing by heating it and serving it in their favorite dish. Don’t watch your cat eat, as this may make them nervous and cause them to lose their appetite. 

3. Feed a Special Diet 

Feeding your cat more of their current food isn’t effective for gaining weight. Avoid overwhelming your pet with large portions by feeding them foods with high energy density, which will help your cat gain more weight by eating less. Small kibble with a soft texture may also stimulate the appetite. 

4. Focus On Digestion

Changing your cat’s diet may upset their digestive system, which can lead to vomiting or diarrhea, as well as more weight loss. At the pet food store, purchase products with high quality proteins that won’t upset the stomach. Additionally, kibble with prebiotics will assist with digestion. 

The next time you need food for your cat, go to Clifton Feed and Service Center in Clifton, TX. This pet food store offers kibble for domesticated animals and livestock. Call (254) 675-3416 to ask about pet supplies in stock and to place an order. Visit their website to learn more about livestock feed and farm and ranch products.