Hi Jessica
I certainly think you should try using a lower calorie/light diet as he's a neutered cat who has been a stray and is now an indoor cat. Cats that have been strays tend to always eat as if its the last meal they will ever get-because they have previously had to grab and gobble whatever food they could find. It will be a while before he changes that style of eating and some cats never do. Becoming an indoor cat is a big change for him too and his activity is no longer matching his calorie intake, plus neutered cats have a lower calorie requirement anyway. All these things are making it harder for you to keep him at a healthy weight. Of course be careful what food you switch him to-a sensitive stomach formulation remains a good choice and introduce it very slowly. I would avoid offering him the extra chicken etc especially as he doesnt seem to care for it-its all extra calories which will make it harder for you to control his weight. There's toys you can buy that make him work a bit more for the food, like a feeding ball that he would have to chase around to make the biscuits drop out. They provide entertainment for cats as well as stimulate them to exercise. Any set backs in the tummy problem should also merit a vet check up if it continues.
Cathy Wickenden BVet Med MRCVS
Barton Lodge Veterinary Centre
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