my cats fat?
2006-09-24 01:38:54 · 18 answers · asked by catlover555 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
yes it is unhealthy for animals just like for people...but if your cat goes outside and catches animals, theres really nothing you can do about it. I have 2 10 year old cats that are sisters. I feed them the same food at the same time and one is thin and the other is fat. My vet has even said theres not much you can do with an outdoor cat. They hunt down animals...thats just what they do, you can't stop them unless you keep them inside. If your cat doesn't go outside maybe put them on a food with less protein and measure out the portions.
2006-09-24 01:43:40 · answer #1 · answered by irishmomof3 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends . Go to a vet and ask what they think. Maybe try putting the cat on a diet . And make sure that the get's alot of water. Good luck. It's not a good thing a cat is fat. Like all animals. Just make sure it get's the right food and water. And it will be ok.
2006-09-24 07:38:09 · answer #2 · answered by kitty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How fat? cats get diabetes and heart problems just like humans. Try diet food cats usually love different kinds of food. Stay away from moist food it has a lot more fat than dry food
2006-09-24 01:46:32 · answer #3 · answered by cacosdaemon 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, cats are not designed to get fat. Remember most cats benefit from missing a meal occasionally, its good for their digestion. I try to skip one meal for my cat a week. Also, never feed more than it will eat at one sitting
2006-09-24 01:41:20 · answer #4 · answered by welsh_witch_sally 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how old he is if he is old maybe, because when cats get older it is the same as humans they get better risks of heart problems and stuff, but if he is young he is fine he will run it off. If you are still worried talk to your vet about it.
2006-09-24 09:22:25 · answer #5 · answered by Jennifer P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, please take her to the vet to make sure she is healthy, if that checks out decrease the amount you feed her by 10% if you are free feeding STOP! look at the package of food to get the recomended amount to feed and there is usually a range, give her the low part of the range and divide it into 2-3 feedings. set a feeding schedule. I feed my cats at 6am 6pm and 10pm and have been doing that since they were 4 months old, they are 15 months old now.
2006-09-24 02:47:46 · answer #6 · answered by macleod709 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well my cats 21lbs, but he is a big cat so he dont look to bad. as far as feeding him just what he will eat and maybe skipping a day - yea right - try living with him he will drive you nuts. ps, ive had him 14 years.
2006-09-24 02:06:13 · answer #7 · answered by 2LITTLEBADONES 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is .it puts strain on the joints and the heart and will shorten the cats life
2006-09-24 01:46:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Feline obesity leads to all kinds of health disorders, including but not limited to a potentially fatal condition called hepatic lipidosis, diabetes, nonallergic skin conditions, and urinary tract disorders.
2006-09-24 01:45:30 · answer #9 · answered by anon 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes. if your cat is too fat, he might have joint problems. and if the reson why he's fat is because your feeding him too much protein, it might damage his kidneys. furthermore, being overweight, even in humans causes heart strains
2006-09-24 01:43:38 · answer #10 · answered by cosanostra 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋