I have two cats, one is very fat. We try to feed her a measured portion of food, and we play with her, or at least try to. She is very inactive, she would rather lay around and watch us running with a string! Any suggestions on how to get her to exercise?
2006-07-11 16:20:16 · 28 answers · asked by idgielugh 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
I had the some problem. Bottom line, feed the cat less, and the weight will come off, but just more slowly. You may also find that she will become more active with less food slowing her down. Just give it some time. My cat lost 10 pounds or so in a few months I think. It was a while ago, so I don't remember the details.
2006-07-11 16:28:04 · answer #1 · answered by gplay2001 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My cat actually gained weight because she when was still a kitten we got her fixed (she went into heat at 6 months), her metabolism slowed down while the other girl cat the same age who we also got fixed stayed the same. We didn't want to switch their food too soon, so we waited and switched the food after a year, but that wasn't where the biggest improvement was. She actually only lost weight after we moved into a new house which she liked much better than the old one (I liked it better too.) It sounds funny, but she was actually depressed and that made her eat more and also slowed down her metabolism. Now that she's so happy she is a regular weight again. Funny, same thing happened to me, too (the whole depressed, not depressed thing). Check to see if you can make her environment more spacious or at least airy and brighter, and cheap things to play with are good like string and paper (whatever she latches onto, give her lots of it!). Also, she may be acting out what she feels someone in the house feeling, as pets will often do. How are all the family members? Has anything changed with who's there, and who's not, or how they are doing? These are all interesting, yet real, factors. EDIT: Def buy the Jazzy cat flyer like comment above. My little tubster fell in love with it and even played with it on her own.
2006-07-11 16:31:21 · answer #2 · answered by da chet 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I would check with your vet, of course. Even though you seem as if you're trying very good solutions, you should check on a few things:
1. How old is your pet? Cats age faster through the years than we do, so don't expect a twelve-year-old cat to go bonkers over string.
2. Old habits die hard. If your cat isn't used to playing, don't expect her to begin now. It may take time ...
3. Try catnip mice. My cats love to play with these. :)
4. What's your cat's personality? Have they always been lazy? The inactivity may just be Fuzzy, Jr. being himself.
And 5. Any recent environment changes? Cats can get stressed just as we do, so I wouldn't be surprised if this contributes to his/her lack of loss.
At any rate, many factors could contribute to slow weight loss -- but I would definitely see your vet, there may be an underlying problem you can't see. I hope things work out for you, though!
2006-07-11 16:30:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you have the vet check her? She probably has a physical condition that makes her not feel good.
My daughter had a cat that would not let any one near her and would hide all the time. She would hiss and growl if you came hear her like she was a wild cat.
The vet found out her teeth were rotting out of her head and she had infections in her gums. They removed all her teeth (older cat) and after a couple weeks she is very friendly and even playful.
The poor thing was in terrible pain, no wonder she didn't want anyone around her.
So....Have a good vet check her. Never know what might be hurting her.
2006-07-11 16:33:37 · answer #4 · answered by Bob 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a light food and try a toy called Jazzy Cat feline flyer. It's a long stick with a thin, sturdy string that has a cluster of replacable feathers at the end. The feathers fly around easily and make a flapping sound that most cats can't ignore. Good Luck.
2006-07-11 16:28:57 · answer #5 · answered by sadie27 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a mouse. Even a big lazy cat will want to chase it (but will be too slow to catch it until it loses some pounds).
2006-07-11 16:43:00 · answer #6 · answered by sheeple_rancher 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don t drink your calories
2017-04-06 09:48:47 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop counting you re not going to be lose weight overnight Just concentrate on diet and exercise
2016-07-07 08:34:13 · answer #8 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put her on a ''lean'' diet (it will be harmless if your other cat decides to eat it as well), and try to find things that'll spark her interest, even if it consists of putting her on a leash & harness, and supervising her outdoors.
2006-07-11 16:24:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
run 5 percent of a marathon at a 10 minute mile pace
2016-04-23 03:24:29 · answer #10 · answered by Tammy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋