It won't stay on a diet and the only time it walks is when there is food or to go to the bathroom. How can my friend fix his kitty problem???
2006-07-12 10:01:06 · 12 answers · asked by loudnproud432 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
She should feed the cat an adult cat diet cat food, dry; and no table scraps or extra's. Feed the cat at least twice a day, the recommended amount.
The cat should also be checked over by a vet for any health problems, and vet can give further nutritional/diet recommendation.
If the cat won't "stay" on a diet, it's because the owner doesn't make them ... so it's on your friend to do what is right.
2006-07-12 10:07:31 · answer #1 · answered by Pichi 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take it to the vet the vet will suggest the best thing for the cat. If you can't afford a vet put the cat on a light cat food and spend some time trying to get the cat to play or chase your cat around the house the cat needs to get some exercise!!
How does a cat not stay on a diet? It sounds more like it's owner can't keep with the diet not the cat. Cats can only eat what you put out for it unless it is an outdoors cat where it can kill to eat more.
2006-07-12 19:36:57 · answer #2 · answered by kittymeow 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The cat is obviously not going to be in the healthiest condition given it's overweight problem, so if you have the financial means, definitely bring the cat to a vet to have a full checkup and the vet will give a better recommendation.
I'm not sure what kind of 'diet' you're referring to, but if it means just a smaller amount of food, then it's not going to reduce his appetite in the proper healthy way. Most brands of cat food have an 'overweight' or 'weight control' line of foods which would help your friend's cat. The nutritional balance in this cat food will help reduce their weight, yet the can will still think he's eating the same amount of food.
*Important* - a cat's stomach is very sensitive to changes, and quite often they'll get an upset stomach if you change their food dramatically.
You should gradually introduce this new food to the cat, ie. not all at once. For example, mix in 1/4 of the new weight-control food with 3/4 of his regular cat food for a day or 2, then increase it to 1/2 of the new food for 2 days, etc... This is so that the cat can get used to the new food. He may still have some loose bowel movement despite gradually mixing in the new food, but I wouldn't worry about it unless he continues to have loose stool for more than a week.
Also, is your friend excessively feeding the cat treats or snacks? And are any of those 'human' treats? Cats should only be fed treats/snacks that are made for cats, or you will risk causing some long-term health problems if you feed any human food/snacks that may contain some deadly ingredients that would otherwise be safe for humans. (E.g. onions can actually kill a cat!)
It's going to be tough to try and get that big cat to be on any exercise routine, but try and attract the cat to play with something that he needs to chase, like a feather on a stick. I have one of those laser flashlights (or a regular flashlight will work too) and my cat goes absolutely crazy and tries to chase it around the room.
Hope this helps!
2006-07-12 17:19:12 · answer #3 · answered by Crayon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My bf's cat had an overweight problem as well. I gave him this trick. Does he feed him on schedule or just puts the food down and lets him eat whenever he wants? If it's the 2nd option, change that because they will eat sometimes more than they can handle. Feed the cat 3times a day, morning, supper and before bed. However, the before bed one should be less than the morning and supper servings. Put him on good diet food, not grocery store food, but something like Wellness, Eagle pack, Felidae. Look at the amount that you're supposed to feed a 25lbs. cat. example i know, it's not the same but if it were a dog and you were feeding it 3lbs of food a day, you would separate the amounts. 1lb morn, 1lb supper and 1lb bed. It's working for my bf's cat.
2006-07-12 23:27:14 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My cat is 8 years old and weigh's 20.5 lbs. The Vet put him on a Prescription Diet food that you can buy at the Vet's office. Your Friend also needs to know that Cat's that are over weigh can also get Diabeties. The next time the Cat goes to the Vet, ask if it's a good idea to check its blood. Hope this helps.
2006-07-12 19:29:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The cat needs to be on an "inside cat" cat food. But - must go on diet kitty food for now. If it doesn't eat for a day, that is not unusual. Leave the food out and it will eat it. No human food or any kind and absolutely no treats!
2006-07-12 18:51:02 · answer #6 · answered by Blond Logic 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to be one lazy,lame person not to be able to keep your cat on a diet!!!! "It won't stay on a diet". Does the cat prepare it's own 5 course meals???? Does it bake it's own desserts???
The human feeds the cat what the cat should eat!!!!!!!!
It is really simple!!!!!!!!!
Also, the human provides play time for the cat with toys and things to get the cat to exercise!!!!!!! It is totally your friend's fault!!!!
2006-07-12 17:06:42 · answer #7 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They make diet kitty food. Any vet has a supply at their office. It works, I started my dog on the dogs version of it, he lost 40lbs in 6 months.
2006-07-12 17:05:15 · answer #8 · answered by pritigrl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tie your friends hands behind his back and his cat will lose weight .
2006-07-12 17:07:23 · answer #9 · answered by Elaine814 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't...My cat is the same way...Diets do not help when they are that big...
2006-07-12 18:00:59 · answer #10 · answered by "Olivia Loves Raoul" 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋