Cats will not gain weight if fed, mainly due to the following reasons:

Build a healthy body without getting fat.

Just like people, cats also have a variety of physiques. Some cats are born with strong digestion capabilities and high daily metabolism. They consume energy quickly after eating, but they are not prone to obesity. For example, Anisibi cats , Russian blue cats, Oriental short-haired cats, etc., are not fat and will not grow round cheeks like ordinary cats. In fact, cats are cute regardless of whether they are fat or thin. The most important thing is that they are healthy. Even if the cat is prone to obesity, remember to control its weight within a healthy range.

The deworming is not in place.

If the cat is not dewormed regularly, or the deworming medicine used does not have enough deworming range, when there are parasites in the cat’s body, it will be prone to malnutrition, picky eating, etc. If the parasite is coccidia, it may also appear Blood in the stool, vomiting, diarrhea, etc. Keep a record of the cat's deworming time, type of deworming medicine, and deworming scope, etc., and maintain a good habit of regular deworming. We have written about the frequency of deworming in the past. If you are interested, you can check it out. . ​​​​​​

Weak intestines and stomach.

Some cats are born with glass stomachs, which are very sensitive and fragile. They will suffer from vomiting, diarrhea, etc. if they are not careful. The digestibility of food and the absorption rate of nutrients are also very low, making it difficult to gain weight. In this case You should choose a specialized hypoallergenic cat food, or feed it with a prescription food that regulates the gastrointestinal tract. After slowly conditioning, the cat will naturally gain weight.

The diet is unscientific.

Cats are pure carnivores. If the meat content of their daily staple food is not enough, the high-quality meat protein, taurine and other nutrients the cat consumes will not be enough. If things go on like this, the cat will either be puffy or skinny.

It is recommended to choose a staple food with a crude protein content of about 40%, no grains and no plant protein for cats. The daily feeding amount is determined according to the amount needed by the cat at its current growth stage. Feeding too much can easily lead to excessive obesity. Anything less will make the cat too thin.

In addition, cats will indeed look thinner when they are young and growing, because they grow quickly and have high nutritional needs. When their bones are developed, it will be time to gain weight.