![]() ![]() The yowling and hollering will continue for a timeīecause your cat thinks it can convince you that it’s starving. The bathroom, the bedroom, jump on the counter and even walk in front Try everything to make you put things back to “normal”. The problem of getting him to accept the new, healthy menu. Then when you put out his rations, there is The next visit willīring a loud meow or howl. Then the cat sips a little water and wanders off. When placing one of the cats on a diet that at first they wander over to Free ranging in the “crunchies” bowl should stopīy removing it and replacing it with measured portions of dry andĬanned diet foods served at regular times. So, switch your cat over to a new diet gradually, and make sure your petĬontinues to eat heartily. Start losing a lot of weight are especially prone to this condition. Potentially deadly accumulation of fat in the liver. Never put fat cats on a “crash diet”.Ī drastic reduction in food intake could lead to hepatic lipidosis…a Own caloric and nutritional requirements. Your vet can suggest a meal ration based on your pet’s ![]() Match your cat’s needs because each cat is an individual and must be fedĪccordingly. Some “lite” foods are high in fiber, while othersĪre not, and they differ in the amount of calories and fat they contain.Īlso, the ration sizes the manufacturers recommend may not exactly Don’t just run out and buy some “lite” cat food at the However, if your cat is really tubby, you’ll probably have to switch to a lower-calorieĬat food. Feed a regular diet in measured meals rather than Lose weight by simply cutting out those snacks and providing a little Getting lots of supplemental food, you may be able to get your pet to Try to find out if your spouse or kids are feeding the cat Out his current food intake…not just meals, but treats and table The first step in trimming down fat cats to a healthier weight is to figure Wouldn't stealing food and even begging for parts of your dinner or They include: meowing for food following you andĭemanding food at unusual times accepting all food (especially if yourĬat is a fussy eater) eating everything in the dish when normally it These changes in your cat’s eating habits Kidneyĭisease, digestive disorders, inability to absorb nutrients, andĭiabetes can be responsible. It’s a sudden increase in appetite, you have to investigate. That are spayed or neutered tend to gain weight easier. Metabolism is at low ebb and so it burns fewer calories. Sleeping a lot when owners are not present. Left alone a lot…a visit to the food bowl is something to do…and Other factors that come into play are a lack of exercise, boredom when It’s like humans stopping after one peanut…it doesn’t always That many felines will continue to nibble food even after their hunger In fact, the commercial foods are so tempting and palatable The food bowl is just aįew paw steps away…and it offers things that are a lot yummier than some Involved in getting something to nibble on. Need to worry about evading cat-eating predators. A wild cat that gets obese would probably get caught and killed by predators.īut when cats live in the safety of a house or apartment, they no longer Hunting takes time and energy, so free-living felines are rarely in danger of consuming too many calories.Įven when food is plentiful and easy to obtain, cats in nature are careful not to overindulge to the point of losing their athletic edge. It can also worsen heart and lungĬonditions, and fat cats are more likely to encounter difficultiesĪlthough obesity in pet cats is common, felines are not over-eaters by nature. Obesity increases their risk of musculoskeletal injuries, diabetes Even if you know yourĬat is weight challenged, you may not believe your feline’s flab isīut any amount of excess baggage can make it moreĭifficult for your cat to run, jump, and groom itself. Is obese, rub your hands along his side and feel for the ribs.Ĭan’t feel them, your cat is probably overweight. To get a fairly accurate fix on whether your cat ![]() Spot because medium and long haired cats tend to hide their fat underįorm-flattering fur. Obesity is the most prevalent nutritional problems and it can be hard to ![]()
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