2006-09-16 16:20:32 · 21 answers · asked by ontariobiatch 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
Some cats just have this tendency after neutering. If he's an indoor cat, play with him more. Get him a tall scratching post and some interactive toys (the Feline Flyer is my favorite) and definitely cut back on his food. Most commercial pet food is FAR too high in carbohydrates, something they rarely encounter in nature. Cats live on about 90% protein in nature. If you're interested in a healthier diet, look up "Raw Pet Food Diet" online or ask at your local pet store. Good luck!
2006-09-16 16:28:34 · answer #1 · answered by wollam43 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Aww, that's lovely! It must have been an awful time when your other cat died, but now you have another to love and care for, even though you'll never forgot your other cat. I adopted my cat from a shelter. It's a good thing I did too, because they closed it down a few months later and all the cats had to be put to sleep. I felt so sorry for them. More people should be like you. Some just take one look at the stray animal and slam their doors. It's an awful thing.
2016-03-17 22:02:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The truth about Fixing a pet is that the lessened activity may cause owners to over feed their pets. Many people believe that the surgery is the cause for pets being over weight. as with humans the metabolism changes with age and fixing an animal may also change the metabolism their also may be other medical reasons for this change consult your veterinarian for a medical check up before proceeding to change diet or increase the exercise level of you cat.
you can help your cat control its weight by getting it to use its natural hunting instinct to find food you have hidden throughout the house. this will help to increase the activity level of your cat and get it back into shape. another aspect to consider is the age of your cat. your veterinarian is the best person to discuss all the variables with.
2006-09-16 16:40:16 · answer #3 · answered by reispinscher 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most cats get fat after they get spayed or neutered because of the hormonal changes. Look at women who are going through menopause; they get the "poochy" belly just like your cat...same reason. It's natural, there's nothing wrong with it in cats or humans :-)
2006-09-16 16:26:03 · answer #4 · answered by magnadudl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Less exercises. Not just cruising for p u s s y cats but also battling. Cat fights use lots of calories. Check with your vet or pet store ...they have special cat food to help address this.
2006-09-16 16:53:43 · answer #5 · answered by Sam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is common for cats to pick up weight after being spayed or neutered, I think hormonal is part of it. Put you cat on a lite diet. Science diet maintenance lite.
2006-09-16 16:43:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can't play, what else is there to do?
Put yourself in his position.
Thanks for being a responsible pet owner. Check with your Vet, maybe a diet change is in order. You may wish to try low ash cat food to prevent bladder blockages. Quite common in neutered cats.
2006-09-16 16:22:33 · answer #7 · answered by yager19 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just like a human,he is overeating. With the "fix" hormones change and you may need to cut down on his food.
Best answer, ASK your vet.
2006-09-16 16:23:53 · answer #8 · answered by banananose_89117 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
because when u get a cat fixed they think they haft to eat all time and when they eat all the time they get really fat believe me i know thats what happened to my 4 cats and also they get very lazy it has something to do with getting fixed they feels llike they have no purpose to exercize hope thats helps u
2006-09-16 16:28:50 · answer #9 · answered by shawnswife1985 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is a myth that spaying and neutering causes an animal to gain weight. He is gaining weight because you are feeding him to much and not exercising him enough. They are just like humans when it comes to weight gain.
2006-09-16 16:25:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋