Obesity can be a serious problem with some cats. It’s not just the concern that comes with your kitty carrying a few extra pounds that’s a problem, either. Overweight cats are far more likely to suffer from a host of diseases, including fatty liver syndrome, arthritis, and diabetes.
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If you’ve noticed your cat becoming rounder recently, it might be time to work out a kitty diet and exercise plan that will help her to slim down and become healthier. Here are a few simple tips that might be able to help.
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1. Buy Good-Quality Foods
Some low-quality cat foods include more fat and “filler” substances that end up having an impact on your cat’s health. Higher-quality food has more nutrients, a higher protein content, and plenty of minerals to be digested, and it may prevent your cat from overeating.
2. Stick to an Eating Schedule
Some pet owners assume that they should simply re-fill their cat’s bowl every time it’s empty, but this can be dangerous for your cat’s health. Make sure that you create a schedule for feeding – perhaps along the same times that you eat your own foods, so your cat knows when to expect meals, and their chances of over-eating is reduced.
3. Give them Plenty of Exercise
Just because most cat owners don’t take their kitties out for walks, doesn’t mean that these animals don’t need exercise. Try to make sure that your cat is moving, running, and hunting for at least ten minute every day. If your cat is very obese, you might need to work up to those ten minutes.
4. Make them Work for Treats
To encourage exercise, you can place cat treats, or even dry food into a ball or toy that is designed only to release food when proper play is initiated. This means that your cat has to work for their treats, burning off calories while they eat.
5. Speak to your Vet
Finally, remember that simply cutting down food and improving exercise routines might not work for every cat. It’s important to consider your kitty’s individual needs, and speak to a vet about the steps that you might need to take to help him or her reach her ideal weight.
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This is a great post. I would say the best way to help your cat slim down is to never let them get fat in the first place. It is SO hard to get them to lose weight.
Thanks for sharing these tips. I’ve tried to make sure my cats don’t get too fat. Unfortunately, one of mine is getting a bit portly.
I am SO giving this to my friend. Her cat is getting so fat. It’s so bad for the kitty!
It’s really important not to let your cat get fat in the first place. It is so difficult to get the weight off of them. Excellent tips.
I definitely plan to share this post with my parents since their cat could stand to shed a few pounds. My mom can just never say no to the treats!
This is a great post. I would say the best way to help your cat slim down is to never let them get fat in the first place. It is SO hard to get them to lose weight.
Thanks for sharing these tips. I’ve tried to make sure my cats don’t get too fat. Unfortunately, one of mine is getting a bit portly.
I am SO giving this to my friend. Her cat is getting so fat. It’s so bad for the kitty!
It’s really important not to let your cat get fat in the first place. It is so difficult to get the weight off of them. Excellent tips.
I used to have a cat that was seemingly always on a diet. It is so easy for a cat to become overweight.
This is a really helpful post! I will try this with my cat and will share with my friends too!
I definitely plan to share this post with my parents since their cat could stand to shed a few pounds. My mom can just never say no to the treats!
These are great tips! Even a few extra pounds on kitty can be very bad for their health!
I used to have a cat that was seemingly always on a diet. It is so easy for a cat to become overweight.
This is a really helpful post! I will try this with my cat and will share with my friends too!
These are great tips! Even a few extra pounds on kitty can be very bad for their health!
I would think that it is even trickier for your cat to lose weight than your dog.
Cats seem so much more elusive than dogs.
I would think that it is even trickier for your cat to lose weight than your dog.
Cats seem so much more elusive than dogs.
I don’t have cats, but there are two really “pleasantly plump” ones that live on my property where I run my business. I call them the junk yard cats because they don’t belong to anyone. I leave treats out for them sometimes, but these cats know how to provide for themselves
I don’t have cats, but there are two really “pleasantly plump” ones that live on my property where I run my business. I call them the junk yard cats because they don’t belong to anyone. I leave treats out for them sometimes, but these cats know how to provide for themselves
I did not have that issue with my cats because I was careful with choosing the right food for them. It is my dog that needs to go on a diet. He’s getting a little on the heavy side. Cats and dogs should not be overweight, it will do damage to their hip joints and their back. Thank you for these tips. Will share it with my friend who has 5 farm cats.
I did not have that issue with my cats because I was careful with choosing the right food for them. It is my dog that needs to go on a diet. He’s getting a little on the heavy side. Cats and dogs should not be overweight, it will do damage to their hip joints and their back. Thank you for these tips. Will share it with my friend who has 5 farm cats.
Cats love to eat and sleep and that’s why they’re more prone to being overweight than dogs. I think these are great suggestions to help your cat lose weight.
Cats love to eat and sleep and that’s why they’re more prone to being overweight than dogs. I think these are great suggestions to help your cat lose weight.
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