What's the AAFCO statement on the can say, EXACTLY??

What is the calorie content on a dry matter basis??  If the food is anything
more than 3,250 kilocalories per kilo of food fed, then it doesn't meet the
requirements for "light" and therefore isn't a diet food.

As it stands now, if the AAFCO statement says "all life stages", then the food
has nutrient levels more appropriate for a kitten.  If you cats are adult or
senior cats, they are ingesting excessive nutrients for their age.

I use the Innova dry as a snack (I prefer them to eat the Wellness
canned).  In an effort to control Tiger's weight, I tried some samples
of Innova lite (dry).  The problem is Tiger likes it too much.  Instead
of snacking, he tries to eat it all up at once.  So I use it as a treat.

                 -MIKE

So you're saying your cats aren't overweight now?  I would stick with what
they're eating now, but just keep an eye on them.

Lauren
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Declawing Info: http://www.wholecat.com/articles/claws.htm

Since you are saying this is a preventative measure is it safe to assume
your cats are NOT overweight now?

If not, then leave well enough alone.

If you cats are not overweight, I wouldn't worry about it. Just make
sure you're not overfeeding them (I know, easier said than done). It
takes a bit of trial and error, but you want to find a good amount that
keeps them at a healthy weight. Generally, the recommendations from the
company are too much. I would cut that by at least 1/4 if not 1/3. Diet
foods generally have more fiber, some are experimenting with a more
"Atkins" approach. But I would stick with the regular if at all possible. :)

Karen

If they aren't overweight, why diet? The diet is no more nutritious than
the regular, it just has less calories.

IMO, no need to switch if they're fit.