Nutrition is especially important for indoor cats, which depend solely on their owners for what, when, and how they eat. Indoor cats are at greater risk for becoming overweight or obese and for developing behavior problems.”
From the summary: Recommending that clients weigh daily food portions and monitor the cat’s BCS and body weight will help them maintain a healthy weight for their indoor cats. Preventing cats from becoming overweight or obese can be more rewarding and successful than weight-loss programs.
Source: Today’s Veterinary Practice, September/October 2021. Link. The primary disease state of being overweight or obese, which affects up to 60 percent of cats, is preventable. Veterinarians can invest in and embrace the concept of proactive nutrition to educate clients about feline nutrition, predatory behavior, and feeding behavior.