Our wonderful cats, are they demanding? Yes. Are they spoiled? Maybe a little. Because of those things are they overweight? If you answered yes, then here are some tips to help you with that problem.
Unlike dogs, who we also love, cats are never easy, especially when we try to introduce change into their life. But with love and patience you can help your cat to lose weight. If your cat seems to be more docile and not playing as much that could be a sign a change of diet may be in order.
For cats weight and too much of it, can be the cause of many diseases. Cats have a higher risk of getting diseases such as kidney stones, or crystals and a very high risk of diabetes, and also their quality of life changes. They cannot jump up to look out the window, which we all know as cat owners they love to be able to sit on a windowsill. The worst side effect of being overweight is their life expectancy becomes much shorter.
Here are some tips to help you with your cat's weight problem.
Tip #1. The first step in helping your cat lose weight is their diet. Is the current food they are eating high in fat and calories? Try slowly changing over their food to a healthy weight loss food. You can select from a variety of very good quality foods that are available.
Tip #2. If your cat is eating people food that has to be cut out. Also if you are giving him/her snacks of any kind, that also should be stopped. Many times, it is better to feed your cat small meals during the day instead of one large meal twice a day. Most important with cats you must do any change gradually. Cats should never lose weight quickly. It is recommended that you allow no more than a couple of pounds a year.
Tip #3. Finally, with a healthier diet your cat should want to be more active. We know our cats can be stubborn, but if possible try to get them to play a couple of times a day. My cat likes to run after rolled up napkins. Roll them in a ball and through it. They are soft so your cat can pick them up. Cats are creatures of habit. They know what they like. Being cat owners we know they do not like change of any kind. Trying to change their diet is never easy, but to keep them healthy and live longer it has to be done if they become overweight.
Just remember help your cat lose weight naturally and safely. Very slow weight loss is best for cats.
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