[header] How to care for an overweight cat [title] Take your cat to the veterinarian. [step] The principles of weight loss in cats are simple-eating less and exercising more. To help your cat reach her ideal body weight, you'll need a plan to put these principles into practice. 
Your veterinarian can help you develop this plan, but he or she will need to examine your cat first. [substeps] Your veterinarian can determine if there are any underlying health conditions that could make it more difficult for your cat to lose weight.