our cat is 9lbs is that too heavy cos she looks quite fat?

Question

she doesn't eat much tho

i feed her 1 small bowl of iams a day and no she's not very active but how do u get a cat to exercise

9 lbs not 91 lbs

Answer 1

she is one fat cat my cat is the same

Answer 2

She sounds like a kitten. We have 15 (hence crazycatman5 and crazycatwoman18) with some weighing almost 25 pounds. We have a couple of lightweights, but most are around the 15 pound mark. I see you feed her Iams, have you ever tried Science Diet. Our vet recommended it. It makes there poop come out somewhat dehydrated do it doesn't smell. Believe me, with 15 (all indoor I might add) we couldn't stay in the house if we didn't use it. It also comes in many different types (my cats prefer the regular flavor) including a lite variety for inactive cats. Also, you might want to consider getting her a playmate (they'll hate each other for a week or so, but will then be alright) which might cause her to play and exercise more.

Answer 3

For a typical moggie, 9 lbs. is too heavy. You should try lite-food: it has less fat and fewer calories than regular Iams, and is more suited to an 'indoor cat' lifestyle. You can exercise your cat by playing with it using fishing pole style toys and buying a cat gym.

My two cats are indoors 100% of the time, so we have provided them with 2 tall cat gym/ climbing frames and we play with them every evening, encouraging them to chase the toy on the end of the cord. We will walk briskly through the house, with the fishing pole toy dragging the floor behind us, that always gets them playing/exercising. When we get fed up with that, we sit down and bounce the toy and swing it in front of them so they have to jump up or ambush it to catch it. Try doing this for 10-minutes a day for the first week, then increase to 20 minutes a day minimum. Hope this helps. :o)

Answer 4

Get one of the "fishing' poles made for cats...they have feathers at the end of a long piece of felt, or are just long feather 'boas' so you can hold the wand/pole end and have your cat chase it across the floor. Most cats love that...they stalk & pounce and I always make a big deal when they catch it (make sure she catches it once in a while!)

You can also get some cat-sized fabric balls or tulle (netting) with bells on to throw around the room so she has to chase them, same with stuffed fuzzy mice.

Whether she's overweight or not really needs to be your vet's call, since we can't see her. But if the sides of her tummy bulge out, or her tummy hangs down, she probably is a bit overweight.

Even if she weighs what she should, she needs exercise and play will keep her mind sharp and enhance your bond with her.

Also, if she eats mostly canned food, it's higher in calories, bad for their teeth health, and is mostly water. Switch her gradually to dry, preferably with kibble of a size she'll have to chew. It will fill her up faster, keep her teeth cleaner, and there are many good quality weight control formulas if your vet thinks she needs one.
If she already eats dry, instead of filling a bowl and letting her free feed, feed her on schedule twice a day. This way you control exactly how much she eats and it will also give her something to look forward to!

Answer 5

depends on the kind of cat. for a normal shorthair that is a little overweight, but not massive. i have 2 cats. my female is 8 pounds and my male is 10. the vet said they are both healthy.
make sure you are feeding her good food. a lot of the really cheap foods are there have a lot of fillers in them so really that cat is just eating stuff that doesn't do her any good. talk to your vet or even the people at a pet store and have them recommend a good brand

Answer 6

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Answer 7

No. We have had one cat weighing in at 35 pounds. His surviving brother is 28.

The rest of our cats weigh between 7 pounds and 12--with one weighing an anorexic 2. (We're trying to get her fattened up a bit little by little.)

Answer 8

Well it depends on the breed and the size of the cat, but then again I had a cat that was 12 lbs and he was really helthy.

Answer 9

Cats can easily become overweight and it’s often hard for owners to recognize because the weight gain is so gradual. Many owners don’t realize the impact a few extra pounds can have. One or two pounds may not sound like much, but for a 10-pound cat this is the equivalent of a person gaining more than 25 pounds.

One out of every two pets is overweight or clinically obese,
making obesity the most common disease afflicting our pets.


Health problems associated with obesity

Overweight cats are at higher risk of developing a variety of health problems, including:

► Heart disease

► Breathing problems

► Joint problems

► Skin disease

► Diabetes

► Arthritis

► Anesthetic and surgical complications

► Increased risks of certain kinds of cancer

► Can even lead to premature death

Excess weight can reduce the length of a pets’ life by as much
as 20%—in humans this would be the equivalent of 15 years.


Helping your cat to lighten up

For your cat to lose weight, you must reduce the number of calories he eats while increasing his energy output. By following a supervised program of calorie control and moderate exercise, you can help your cat to lose weight steadily and safely. This approach will leave him feeling full after meals while assuring he receives adequate nutrition.

Helpful tips

► Don’t feed high-calorie pet treats, table scraps or "human" food.

► If you have multiple pets, don’t feed your overweight cat at the same time as your other pets.

► Feed your cat before you eat your own meal to prevent begging.

► Encourage your cat with plenty of praise, stroking and playtime. Provide a variety of toys for him to play with.

► Have your cat weighed regularly at our hospital to monitor weight loss.

Answer 10

First it depend how old she is or he and also it can be the food you are feeding because not that long I went to the vet she said it can be the food that be the cause also she said every can of cat food has different ingredients.

Answer 11

Its according , how big is your cat ? My cat weighs 9 lbs, & the vet sez, he's at an ideal weight. My cat is small boned, but long.