Obesity can cause mobility issues and put your cat at risk for disease. Keeping your cat slim requires some discipline and work. Remember that this discipline in the long run is actually a kindness to your cat. Choose a high-quality, nutritionally complete food for your cat’s particular life stage. Pay attention to the portion you feed your cat. Wet food is higher in calories but also provides moisture. Dry food can be left out for a longer period allowing for snacking throughout the day. Work to come up with a combination of these foods to keep your cat slim and adjust as needed. Do not feed your cat table scraps and make sure you count any treats in your cat’s total calorie allotment. To stay trim, your cat needs to exercise daily. Choose toys and games that stimulate your cat’s hunting instinct for best results. Learn more from your Livonia, MI veterinarian.