Obesity in cats, unfortunately, is growing as a large-scale phenomenon, and is now the main cause of most preventable diseases in our feline companions. Believed to be more quarters of cats are overweight, but treatment is not always easy. The cause of obesity, however, is simple – it’s consumption. energy (food) more than it is spent. These deposits are excess calories and fat, as in humans, lead to a state of excess weight. Together, this puts additional pressure on internal organs, joints, and bones, and can also lead to many chronic, severe, and sometimes fatal diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and the respiratory system. An additional risk for cats is also that during surgery they may need anesthesia.
Causes and prevention of obesity
The increase in the number of exclusively domestic and indoor cats – also one of the main causes of obesity. Cats are usually by nature energetic and inquisitive creatures who love Explore the world and play outside. When the cat is constantly living indoors, her activity is greatly reduced, but most owners do not balance the amount of food served for the cat and its amount of activity and exercise.
As a responsible pet owner, he must make sure that the cat has the ability to play and exercise, so why not try some of the following activities that can support the cat is in good shape. Crumpled paper ball attached to thread or ribbon – the most simple and popular toy, behind which the cat will hunt and attack, why not also try attach it to a helium ball, which will move by itself yourself as soon as the cat hits or rushes at him. Laser a pointer can also be a very suitable toy, because small red dots can be sent to all the most secluded corners and crevices. You only need to take care that the pointer Didn’t get directly into your cat’s eyes. Your help cat stay energetic and active will be an invaluable contribution to her fight against unnecessary weight.
Feeding
The increased use of dry cat food is an essential factor in obesity for both domestic cats and street cats. The instructions for feeding and the amount of food per serving provided manufacturer may seem too meager and pet owners are always tempted to fill the bowl is slightly larger. But try the next tip, and maybe you change your mind about this. Weigh a serving of food in a bowl, pour warm water into it and cover overnight. In the morning you will see how much the food has swollen – in fact, this is the amount the food your cat eats! In fact, most cats get enough food for two or more cats.
But just cutting back on food for your cat can be not enough to stop a thread that has already begun. Before In all, it makes sense to seek the advice of your veterinarian. Sometimes obesity can be caused by medical problems, therefore, they must be excluded first. If this is not so, the vet will give you advice and the most appropriate order actions, including the type and amount of food for the cat and others her needs. But it’s important to understand that a weight loss program It will take time and patience and will not happen at once. IN on average, it takes about 8 months for the cat to reach the desired weight, and to help her with this, you can spend her monthly weighing. Many veterinarians give such advice for free, and besides, many cat lover clubs are also happy will support you and give the necessary advice. In addition, why you do not try to follow these tips?
- Instead of eating as you like, try taking under portion control by increasing the number of meals to 3-4 a day, not forgetting to follow your instructions the vet.
- Do not give goodies … Generally!
- Try extra activities and exercise with your cat with a bias towards more inventive games
- Remember that a cat’s diet should be protein-based and include taurine (an amino acid that cats need to to keep healthy)
Your cat gives you so much, why not repay her with this so? Play with her, have fun and hug her and your cat will love you for it!
