Answer: It could be that the cat is simply demonstrating the type of behavior mentioned previously namely, the natural preference for frequent small meals. In the case switching to ad lib feeding or dry or semi-moist food should solve the problem but it would be prudent to keep a record of how much she consume each day and to weigh her regularly. However, very few cats, compared with dogs, will eat excessively.
In general, unsprayed female cats eat less then meals, but there can be pounced changes in eating behavior and body weight related to the reproductive cycle. In particular, cats receiving drugs to suppress or postpone to coming into heat often show a marked increase in their appetite and body weight. If this is not countered by reducing the food intake, such cats may easily become obese.
Increase in appetite associate with a below average body weight, particularly where weight continues to be lost, should be investigated by your wet. In adult cats such cases are hardly ever due to intestinal worms but may be due to some impairment of digestion or absorption, or to some metabolic disorder although such conditions are fortunately rare.
