Lite Foods
Lite Foods
My male is eating Innova Lite right now and it seems to be doing the trick. What is your feeling on Lite food...is it appropriate in some cases, or should the owner just cut back the ration of the regular food?
Candice
Re: Lite Foods
It depends on various factors....individual, weight, pre-existing condition, activity level, physiology and metabolism.
If you are using a commercial diet that claims 'low-calorie', 'less-active' or 'lite', you have to take into consideration the above factors. If kitty is optimally healthy with no other health problems and only needs to maintain an optimal weight, then these diets may be sufficient. But, if kitty has a weight problem and needs to actually lose weight, it's best to have your vet form a proper weight management program that includes an exercise schedule as well. Before starting any kitty on a weight reduction plan, full bloodwork should be done prior, to ensure liver, kidney and heart function are normal. If one starts a weight reduction for an obese kitty without prior bloodwork and exam, and too much weight is lost too soon, this can predispose kitty to liver failure, diabetes, and a host of other health problems. Weight reduction must be done slowly, gradually, and cautiously in cats.
If you are using a commercial diet that claims 'low-calorie', 'less-active' or 'lite', you have to take into consideration the above factors. If kitty is optimally healthy with no other health problems and only needs to maintain an optimal weight, then these diets may be sufficient. But, if kitty has a weight problem and needs to actually lose weight, it's best to have your vet form a proper weight management program that includes an exercise schedule as well. Before starting any kitty on a weight reduction plan, full bloodwork should be done prior, to ensure liver, kidney and heart function are normal. If one starts a weight reduction for an obese kitty without prior bloodwork and exam, and too much weight is lost too soon, this can predispose kitty to liver failure, diabetes, and a host of other health problems. Weight reduction must be done slowly, gradually, and cautiously in cats.
..........Traci
Re: Lite Foods
It really depends on your kitties age, current health, any previous health issues; and your trust in your Vet.
There are several great food choices for "light diets", and most meet the requirement of supplying the needed protein with reduced calories. The key is finding the right food for you kitty.
Please let us know more about your precious baby....
There are several great food choices for "light diets", and most meet the requirement of supplying the needed protein with reduced calories. The key is finding the right food for you kitty.
Please let us know more about your precious baby....
Re: Lite Foods
Max did have a full checkup before we started him on the weight loss. He is 16lbs. right now and we would like him down to 13lbs. We have decided that 1lb. per month is a good goal as his weight isn't immediately threatening his health. I wouldn't consider him obese, but I would like to get his weight under control sooner, rather than later. 
He is a very lazy cat. We have tried just about every toy in the book and he still doesn't want to play. When he does play, he usually lays on his back and bats the toy around...he doesn't chase them. Any suggestions?
Here is the guaranteed analysis from the food we are giving now...
Protein 26.30 %
Fat 9.10 %
Fiber 4.43 %
Moisture 10 %
Calories 332 KCals/Cup
Calories 1476 Kcal/lb
Calories 3247 Kcal/Kg
He is a very lazy cat. We have tried just about every toy in the book and he still doesn't want to play. When he does play, he usually lays on his back and bats the toy around...he doesn't chase them. Any suggestions?
Here is the guaranteed analysis from the food we are giving now...
Protein 26.30 %
Fat 9.10 %
Fiber 4.43 %
Moisture 10 %
Calories 332 KCals/Cup
Calories 1476 Kcal/lb
Calories 3247 Kcal/Kg
Candice