2006-12-05 03:06:37 · 9 answers · asked by jo d 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
What is "heavy"? Shouldn't hurt her at all. They just lay around most of the time anyways.
2006-12-05 03:08:29 · answer #1 · answered by Tom B 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You should really have her evaluated by a veterinarian. They will be able to advise you on how to help her drop some weight. It is very important that you do it correctly. There are many risks to her being overweight (as already mentioned), with arthritis being one of them.
There are some suppliments and medications that the vet can prescribe based on her health, etc. Radiographs would also show any signs of arthritis.
FYI, DO NOT give her any human medications to help make her more comfortable.
2006-12-05 11:39:55 · answer #2 · answered by lesrvt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to have a cat that weighed 20lbs. He didnt have any trouble getting around at all. The one thing you want to watch out for in bigger cats is they have better chance of liver problems. I dont know why this is. Mine sadly died from liver failure. He was 11 years old. Our neighbor has one that is over 25 lbs! Looks like a fuzzy footstool! lol! If she is having trouble, take her to the vet. he may give her some vitamins or something. Good luck.
2006-12-05 03:11:15 · answer #3 · answered by Koozie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
being heavy doesn't mean arthritis. I am only 8 stone and am riddled with arthritis.
Get the cat to a vet to have her weight and health evaluated.
2006-12-05 10:24:24 · answer #4 · answered by fenlandfowl 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The vet can suggest things to help if she has arthritis. You should go to www.ThePetCenter.com and click on the articles link and read under the head "Nutrition Related" section. You can learn about feline obesity and ways to help your cat take off weight. That's the best way to combat arthritis and joint deterioration.
2006-12-05 03:11:19 · answer #5 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a Calico female Cat that has been spayed and declawed. She is 4 years old and weighs in at 18 lbs. At her last Vet visit, the vet informed me that if I didn't put her on a diet then she would not be around much longer.
She seems to move around fine, but she kept peeing on EVERYTHING, turns out that overweight cats get a urinary track infection causing her to "have to go" all the time. His suggestion was to take her food intake and cut it down to half the amount. If she still wasn't losing weight then cut it by half again...Well I thought that just seems so cruel...But I did cut her food intake by half and she has since lost 6 lbs and is now down to 12lbs, we still have more to go, but she is much healthier and happier now. She plays like she used to as a kitten.
Good Luck!
2006-12-05 03:17:39 · answer #6 · answered by ladybuggin7 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it would be best to take her 2 the vets get her some medication then help her 2 cut down on her food ( try not to overfeed give her just the right amount) and help her to excercise more my cat is heavy but he is also very healthy and athletic it may no harm her at all! hope i helped
2006-12-05 03:09:25 · answer #7 · answered by purplegiraffe06 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
larger cats are prone to arthritis due to the extra weight/strain placed on the joints etc. it is necessary for her to loss weight.
placing her on a calorie controlled diet prescribed and monitored by the vet/nurse will help her to loss weight.
she is also by being over weight prone to diabetes mellitus, urinary problems etc
most weight control foods contain added ingredients to naturally aid joint movement such as glucosamine.
other joint supplements are available either by prescription from the vet if necessary or they can advise on the most appropriate supplement for the individual patient.
qualified veterinary nurse UK
2006-12-05 04:42:28 · answer #8 · answered by narnolls vn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my cat is heavy too. he weighs about 20 pounds. he can get around just fine. i get worried about him but he is a big cat. thats how he is. he is only 5 years old too.
2006-12-05 03:08:19 · answer #9 · answered by my nickname 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋