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Choosing Lite/Less Active Foods for Your Cat

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Two types of foods fall in this category, light foods and less active or reduced calorie foods. The term light, when used for pet foods, is regulated by law and so these foods are very low in fat and calories and much higher in fiber than adult foods. They are especially appropriate for weight loss and can be used for more sedentary cacts that require fewer calories. Less active or reduced calorie foods have less calories and fat than adult foods but more calories than light foods. They also have much less fiber than light foods. Because they are higher in calories than light foods, they are better suited for weight maintenance of more sedentary cats than for weight loss in cats that are already overweight. Cats are particularly finicky eaters and as such, weight loss program should be instituted under the guidance of a veterinarian. Cats, especially those that are already overweight, that do not eat for two consecutive days are at risk to develop liver disease and should be checked by your veterinarian.

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