Wellness

[allymack]

So little nero is 14.2 pounds, and i would like him down to about 10 pounds. I have been reading a bit around here that Wellness will help to slim him down. I was wondering if they offer it in wet food? or dry? or both? I was also wondering if it will actually help to slim him down? and Where can i find it, i have checked a few local pet stores but i havent seen it there, where do you guys get it?

[growler~GateKeeper]

Wellness is available in a variety of flavours, both canned & dry.

Store Locator Canada

Yes it will help, high quality ingredients, no fillers & portion control

[allymack]

Originally Posted by growler

Wellness is available in a variety of flavours, both canned & dry.

Store Locator Canada

Yes it will help, high quality ingredients, no fillers & portion control

Thanks, i didnt even think to look for a store locator..

[sugarcatmom]

Is Nero a dog or a cat?

[allymack]

nero is a cat

[allymack]

Oh so they do have it at Ruffins! i guess i just over looked it when i was there or it was out of stock, i didnt bother to ask, thought i would have seen it Just curios as to how much it is and how much you guys feed to your kitties eaach day? i know it will say on the bag..

[sugarcatmom]

Originally Posted by allymack

Just curios as to how much it is and how much you guys feed to your kitties eaach day? i know it will say on the bag..

I tend not to follow what the bags or cans say. A general rule is 20-30 calories per lb of ideal weight. So if you want Nero to weigh 10 lbs, that's around 200-300 calories per day. A 5.5 oz can of Wellness is roughly 200 calories depending on the flavour, so you could start with a can a day (no kibble) and adjust from there. You don't want weight loss to be too rapid (no more than 1-2% per week), so ideally you have access to a baby scale or else drop by the vets periodically to weigh Nero.

[allymack]

I am feeding him a food from a local pet food store, i'm not realy sure of the name, althoguhi know its not nearly as good as he should be feeding him. to be honest i never really knew to much about cat food untill this past year.. from beign here. from you and other members. But i am trying to change that now, i want him to be more healthy.

[growler~GateKeeper]

Originally Posted by allymack

Just curios as to how much it is and how much you guys feed to your kitties eaach day? i know it will say on the bag..

Duffy hasn't had canned or dry for nearly a year (on raw) but the 5.5 oz cans were $1.49 each, last year here in BC, she is about 12lbs & had about 1/2-3/4 can per day, no dry food & wasn't hungry afterwards.

Feeding portions will also depend on if Nero is hungry after his meals.

[sugarcatmom]

Originally Posted by allymack

nero is a cat

Cool. In that case, it's the canned you want, not dry. What does he eat now?