Cat food
Weight Control & Sterilised Cat Food
Weight control cat food from Hill's, Royal Canin, Orijen and IAMS.
Same day in the metros
Free metro delivery from R500
35% off your first Autoship (up to R400)
Preferred by vets
R343
Hill's Science Plan Perfect Weight Adult Roasted Vegetable & Chicken Medley Tins
About weight control & sterilised cat food
Indoor living, sterilisation and getting older all tend to lower a cat's energy needs, which makes it easy for extra weight to creep on. Carrying too much weight can affect your cat's mobility and overall health, so it is worth acting early. Weight control cat food is formulated with fewer calories and less fat than standard adult food, while still providing good-quality protein to help maintain lean muscle, and often added fibre to help your cat feel satisfied. Sterilised cat formulas follow the same idea for neutered and spayed cats, and many also support urinary health. When choosing, think about whether your cat needs to lose weight or maintain it, how active they are, and whether they prefer dry food, wet pouches and tins, or both. ZUKI Pet Shop stocks weight management and sterilised cat food from Hill's Science Plan, Royal Canin, Orijen, IAMS and Ultra Pet. Browse the range below, or see all our cat food.
How to choose weight control cat food
- Check body condition: you should be able to feel your cat's ribs easily, with a slight waist behind them.
- If your cat has been sterilised, consider a sterilised or light formula, as energy needs usually drop after the procedure.
- Measure daily portions and include any wet food and treats in the total.
- Encourage play and movement, especially for indoor cats.
- Never put a cat on a crash diet; cats should lose weight gradually, so ask your vet to help set a safe plan.
Guide: How much should I feed my cat? A simple feeding guide.
Weight control cat food FAQs
Why do sterilised cats gain weight?
After sterilisation, a cat's energy needs usually go down while appetite can go up. If portions stay the same, weight can slowly increase. A sterilised or weight control formula, with measured portions, helps keep calories in check.
How fast should my cat lose weight?
Slowly. Rapid weight loss can be dangerous for cats, so the aim is gradual, steady progress. Your vet can recommend a target weight and a safe rate of loss for your cat.
How do I switch my cat to a weight control food?
Mix the new food with the current one over about 7 days, increasing the new food each day. Cats can be fussy, so go slowly, and contact your vet if your cat stops eating.
ZUKI offers: get 35% off your first Autoship order (up to R400), then 5% off every Autoship delivery after that. Delivery is free from R500 in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town and Durban (from R750 to other main hubs and R1,000 elsewhere), with same-day delivery in those four metros on orders placed by 10am. See our latest specials.
Also shop: senior cat food · kitten food · dry cat food · wet cat food. Not sure which food suits your cat? Chat to us on WhatsApp or email hello@zuki.co.za.