Rapidly losing weight is not recommended for obese or overweight cats because it can result in them being afflicted with fatty liver disease. Should you be assisting your cat in losing excess weight, please note that the safe threshold is 0.5 pound per month, so that the weight loss is gradual. If it is just a slight overweight, then one pound in a month is okay. A cat’s susceptibility to developing potentially life-threatening liver issues increases as his weight and fat percentage increase.
Fatty liver disease, also known as hepatic lipidosis, is developed when there is rapid weight loss detected by the body. This is actually a self-preservation response of the body. When the body detects accelerated weight loss, it will activate the body’s stored fats. This abrupt uptick of lipid activation tends to overwork the liver, overwhelming it to a point where it shuts down.
The best course of action is to check in with your animal hospital Washington DC for a much safer and healthier weight loss program for your pet.
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