Many common food items found in kitchens are potentially harmful to dogs and cats.

Pets who are finicky, fussy or not interested in food can be a challenge.

Feeding guidelines are designed to help owners determine the quantity of food to feed their pets to ensure an optimal body condition, but owners may be unsure how to use them.

Kittens should be fed to achieve normal growth and a lean, healthy body condition.

Maintaining a lean, healthy body condition in kittens can help prevent obesity and related health conditions in later years.

Neutered cats are predisposed to becoming overweight or obese.​

Meet Kitty, a kitten newly adopted from an animal shelter.

Encouraging picky cats to eat can be frustrating for veterinary health care providers and pet owners alike. Managing medical conditions and stress and implementing strategies to improve food intake can help finicky felines meet their energy and nutrient needs. These strategies apply to hospitalized cats and cats in a home environment.

Neutering may increase a pet’s risk for becoming overweight or obese.