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What if my cat doesn't gain weight?

There are many reasons why a cat doesn't gain weight, besides diet and feeding methods. It may also be caused by parasites or poor digestion. Always maintain diversity in your cat's diet, and ensure that the sources of animal protein are varied. For example, chicken, rabbit, and beef belong to different sources of animal protein, while chicken breast, chicken heart, and chicken liver all come from the same protein source.

Reasons for not gaining weight

Here are a few reasons why a cat might not gain weight: nutritional reasons, choose cat food that is rich in nutrients and easy to digest and absorb; avoid feeding your cat low-quality inexpensive cat food. Parasites compete for nutrition: if your cat hasn't had an internal and external deworming for a long time, it can lead to a massive reproduction of parasites in the cat's body, which competes with the cat for food nutrients, resulting in thinness. Chronic consumptive diseases, such as feline leukemia or tumor diseases, can also affect the cat's weight gain.

Treatment for not gaining weight

It's possible that the cat has too many parasites in its body, causing problems with nutrient absorption. The owner can take the cat to the animal hospital for a fecal examination to confirm and then deworm the cat to solve the problem. If the cat's intestinal tract has issues absorbing nutrients, it may be due to chronic colitis or other diseases. The owner can take the cat to the animal hospital for a specific examination and then slowly adjust the cat's diet.

Feeding tips for not gaining weight

Nutrition-wise, choose cat food that is rich in nutrients and easy to digest and absorb, and avoid feeding low-quality inexpensive cat food. Regularly deworm your cat both internally and externally to prevent parasites from competing for nutrients. If your cat hasn't had an internal and external deworming for a long time, it can lead to a massive reproduction of parasites in the cat's body, making it difficult for the cat to gain weight. If the cause is chronic consumptive diseases such as feline leukemia or tumor diseases, seek medical attention promptly to improve the cat's health.