Why Are Cats That Don't Eat A Lot R Fat. And Cats That Do Eat A Lot R Not Fat?

It really comes down to what the cat is eating, and how much exercise the cat gets. Some of them can indeed have great diets, but have nothing to do, so they are naturally going to put on the weight. Hope this helps you out.

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Maybe a metabolism thing, just like people are different, cats are too.  I tend to like a fatter kitty than a scrawny skinny one.  My mom's cat is 30# !

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Talk to your veterinarian about appropriate diet and exercise for your cats.  There is not a set plan for each individual cat; just like people each individual cat has a different metabolism and exercise level. 
Each cat in the house may need to be on a different diet--a prescription weight loss diet for an overweight cat and a maintenance diet for the thin cat.  Do not free feed cats--when food is left out in multi-cat households one cat eats 90% of the food and gets fat.  Also cats do not need close to the amount of food that people eat.  With most diets an average sized cat should eat 1/2-3/4 cups TOTAL per day.  Most people over feed their cat.
Increase exercise by playing with your cat for 20 minutes a day.  Have the cat chase toys down a hallway, chase a laser pointer, or harness/leash train the cat to do for walks. 

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It comes down to metabolism,just as humans,try alternating the time you fed the cat,my Dr. Told me that changing the times I eat will contribute to weight loss,eating the same time each day will contribute to weight gain. Notice in most institutions,Hospitals etc. A person has the tendency to gain because meals are served the same time each day,hope this helps

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