To help your British Shorthair cat gain weight, increase the amount of food you feed it, and include more wet food in its daily diet. High-protein, high-fat, and high-calorie foods are more likely to make cats gain weight, while poor-quality cat food has the opposite effect. Owners should also be aware that if a cat is eating a lot but not gaining weight, it may be due to illness, such as parasites, gastroenteritis, diabetes, hyperthyroidism, or cancer. You may have a misconception about cats; perhaps your cat is simply lean with firm muscles, making it look more athletic. Is it selfish to expect it to be fat and round? As long as you can hold your cat without touching it and its spine isn't protruding, it's generally not malnourished.
Obesity in cats increases their susceptibility to respiratory diseases, cardiovascular diseases, arthritis, diabetes, and other illnesses, and can shorten their lifespan. While obesity may not have a significant impact on young cats, the incidence of obesity spikes between the ages of 8 and 12. Nowadays, overweight cats are everywhere, and people seem to enjoy seeing them obese, unaware of the serious safety risks they pose. I honestly don't know what to say!
