Obesity in pets
Extra weight stresses joints, breathing and metabolism. Weight-loss plans are veterinary. Crash fasting is dangerous in cats.
Clinic: Turgutreis Pawspital Veteriner Kliniği
Published: 2026-09-06
Clinic veterinarian: Veteriner Hekim Elif Duran — this page does not yet carry a separate reviewed stamp.
In short
If ribs are hard to feel and the waist is gone, talk. Energy needs can change after spay/neuter.
Do not start a crash diet in cats without a veterinarian. See healthy cat and healthy dog.
How to look
Ribs, waist and belly give a rough home impression; a scale and body-condition score belong at the exam. Sudden weight loss is also a reason to talk.
Do not
Crash fasting in cats risks hepatic lipidosis. Human “detox”, thyroid pills or random supplements are not home tools.
Sources and further reading
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