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Well, my cat, Kira, eats A LOT! But she never gets fat. She's sooo skinny.! >.> Can anyone tell me what's going on? And how do you get your cat to gain weight?
I think this helps you to answer.. Kira eats Purina cat food. i think that's how you spell it. o-o

GASP. D;
ishh that a bad thingg? TT-TT gonk

Well, is she actually underweight, or does she just stay slim, no matter how much she eats?

Some cats can eat a lot and still stay a healthy weight, because they have a more active metabolism, a body type that is less inclined to be chunky and/or are more active.

If she seems like she is unhealthy or under weight (can you see her spine, hip bones and ribs? Can you feel them easily when you touch her? She should have a thin layer of fat on her body, so you can feel her ribs if you press lightly, but they shouldn't be sticking out. You should be able to feel her hips and spine a bit, but they should be well muscled and not completely bony.) If she's underweight or looks unhealthy I'd definitely recommend a visit to the vet, just to rule out anything like worms, diabetes and any other health problems.

Which line of Purina food are you feeding her? I know they have a bunch of different brands, such as ProPlan, Cat Chow, Friskies etc, and there's a lot of variation in quality - the cheaper ones probably contain a lot more filler, like indigestible grains, and very little actual meat. It's possible she's eating a lot because she needs more food to get her nutritional requirements, and switching her to a grain-free, higher quality cat food might result in her eating less while still getting everything she needs to be healthy (cats who eat grain-free, high protein, low carb & fibre foods tend to poop a lot less too, cause they are able to digest so much more of their food.)

Hmm, debatable. Chewing is definitely good for a cat's teeth, but most dry kibble is small enough that a lot of cats will just swallow it without chewing it up and even cats who do chew their kibble often show a lot of tartar build up and gum disease.

Personally, I think the harm feeding grain-based dry food can cause far out-weighs the possible oral health benefits, especially when you can ensure your cat is eating a good diet and has a clean mouth by feeding wet or whole foods and frequently brushing or giving uncooked bones to chew on.

Skipping the dry food and using a combination of tartar control treats, brushing and raw bones (if your cat will chew on them) is probably the most practical way for most cat owners to ensure good oral health.

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Well I have always thought that if it is soft food it will cause the cat to go ....potty? more.

{...And hit people with chipotes!!!}

Hmmm, I see. razz

Gross, organs. >p<

It all depends on the cat I think.

Currently my Rumbler kitten is only 6 pounds and very slender. The vet says he might be eatting a lot because he's still growing. I think it's because he's a little fat pig in disguise. He did have worms when I first got him but we got rid of them. Make sure your kitty doesn't have worms. The vet will tell you if they're too skinny or if it just has a high metabolism and a small frame