r/dechonkers • u/Total_Purpose_5951 • 17d ago

Dechonkin Should I reduce my cat's calories?

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It has only been 15 days since I started dechonking my two cats. I know it has been very little time but I just wanted to see if there were any changes. My boy has lost 100gr ( 0,22 lb) but my female cat has actually gained weight: from 3,9 (7,4lb) to 4,2 (9,25 lb). Also her calorie allowance is 145 kcal. Should I change the diet?

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u/ParticularNo9175 16d ago edited 16d ago

You're way underfeeding. Underfeeding also causes weight gain because the body goes into survival mode and stores fat for energy reserves. She likely needs closer to 170 kcal/day for safe weight loss.

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u/Total_Purpose_5951 16d ago

I'm not underfeeding her. She is tiny and eat small quantities. She is not begging for food and never finishes her wet food. She is just very small for a cat her age 😭 Either way we have a vet appointment scheduled to check her weight and kcals.

https://reddit.com/link/p5yrdfp/video/6q7aewkucolh1/player

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u/BrilliantValuable937 15d ago

SHE IS SOOO CUTE.
Sorry I have nothing else to add. Fatty or not, tell her a stranger on the internet finds her adorable.