![]() ![]() This causes the fat to be stored in and around the liver which leads to decreased liver function or even liver failure. ![]() Fatty liver disease occurs when the body breaks down too much fat too quickly and the liver cannot process the fat fast enough. If cats lose too much weight too quickly they can develop fatty liver disease (called hepatic lipidosis). I’ve heard cats can get sick if they don’t eat enough? To prevent these illnesses or other problems from occurring, your veterinarian will help you determine what amount of calories your pet needs and will adjust that based on follow up weigh ins to make sure you stay in the safe range of weight loss. It is very important to follow these guidelines because health problems can arise if pets lose too much weight too quickly, such as nutritional deficiencies, undesirable behavior like getting into the trash or acting out, and serious illnesses. What if I just want to get the weight off really fast? It’s also ok to lose less than that per week, but your weight loss plan will just take longer (and you won’t see the benefits so quickly!) If you have a 20 lb cat, she can lose 0.2-0.4 lbs (or about 4 oz) per week. ![]() So, for example, if you have a 100 lb Labrador Retriever, he can safely lose 1 to 2 lbs per week. For cats this is 0.5-2% of their body weight per week. For dogs this is 1-2% of their total body weight per week. When restricting calories veterinarians follow a very important rule for the desired rate of weight loss. But now what? How fast can pets safely lose weight and how vigilant do you need to be? You’ve already conquered the first steps of determining that your pet is overweight and you’ve worked with your veterinarian to create a weight loss plan. ![]()
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