One of the most common mistakes cat owners make is overfeeding their feline pets. In fact, obesity is the number one nutritional disease among cats. 

Although your chubby kitty may look endearing, obesity has been associated with important health issues including diabetes, some forms of cancer, arthritis, and urinary tract problems.

It is not really the intention of most cat owners to give more food than what their pets really need. Today’s cats live more sedentary lifestyles compared to their ancestors who lived active lives as barn cats. Most pet cats today are certified couch potatoes, thus their need for calories are much lower.

The usual recommendation regarding how much your cat needs daily ranges between 24-36 calories per pound of body weight. However, you may need to ask your pet clinic Vancouver BC to address your kitty’s nutritional needs and help determine your cat’s body condition score.