I am with the rest of the bunch...and I struggle with overweight issues, too (not me so much, but the herd ). I would up the exercise..in fact, a kitten would be a purrfect workout partner! Diet or less calorie food is the way to go..but, if they are like mine, they just eat more of it......I would ask the vet the next time you go in, unless it is like, 10 months from now...