My cat is gaining weight, but I'm feeding her the recommended amount. Any tips?

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Weight gain in cats can be due to several factors, including overfeeding (even recommended amounts can be too much for some less active cats), lack of exercise, or underlying medical conditions like hypothyroidism or Cushing's disease. Ensure you're measuring food accurately, consider switching to a 'light' formula, and incorporate more play to increase activity. If diet and exercise changes don't help, or if there are other symptoms, a vet visit is warranted to rule out medical causes. Speak to Dial A Vet via a video consult should you need further guidance on diet plans or exercise routines.

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