my cats fat and greedy what do i do?

Question

its a persian

Answer 1

Well you could buy a dog lead and take it for a walk Around the block instead of the Persian cat laying on its Fat Butt on that magic carpet demanding to be fed....ha ha! wot a life.!! :)

Answer 2

I had a similar problem with my cat.

First, do what you can to help it get more exercise (play with it).

Next, break down its meals. If you usually feed it one can of food in the morning, then feed it half a can in the morning and half a can in the evening instead. Smaller amounts, distributed through the day, help him beg less and feel fuller. His body will process the food better too. Don't feed him more than the recommended amount (read the cat food package) and don't give him table scraps.

Consider switching him to dry food, if he eats wet -- or mix some dry in with the wet. Cats that are accustommed to wet don't like dry much and won't eat as much of it.

Get cat food made for overweight cats. I like Friskies Special Diet. It has all the nutrition but less fat, and my picky kitty loves it.

If all else fails, talk to your vet and discuss a plan. He might even tell you that your kitty ISN'T overweight, it's just the fluffy fur. Or, if it's REALLY overweight, it might have a gland problem that medication could solve.

Answer 3

my cats fat and greedy too, its nothing to be ashamed of. Is it a male cat that has been neutered? This can result in fatness even if the cat is not eating very much.
The only thing you can do is cut down on what its eating-dont be too drastic though. Instead of cutting out meals, try reducing the portion size slightly.
Harden your heart, I know how it feels when they are crying for more food and they make you feel like you are being bad to them.

Answer 4

Hi,
We have two cats, one approx 12 and the other 5, the older one was a Ferrel cat (wild) until she walked into our life 5 years ago, she will eat anything, onions, curry, pasta, chips and her favourite - cake, we have to ignore her nagging, and keep the treats to a minimum. We try to keep their diet balanced, by dry and wet food. You can buy diet food ie Iams and I think whiskers do a diet food. The only real answer though is being tough, and not giving in to their cries. In the wild they would only eat what they could catch and that would only be 3 to 4 times a week, and only birds and rodents but they would always get more exercises than a normal domestic moggy does anyway, and as yours is a very docile and laid back variety your could instigate more exercise by play with her/him chasing balls etc. Hope this is of help.
Best wishes Jane

Answer 5

You need to feed it the food it was meant to, i.e. raw meat and raw bones. I switched my cat to a raw food diet and he is doing amazingy well. There are loads of websites and books to tell you what to do. Your cat is "greedy" because there are no nutrients in cooked cat food, he's just trying to get nourishment. All vitamins, minerals and enzymes are killed when food is heated.Only animals fed cooked processed crap get ill, wild animals do not. Don't be freaked out about giving him raw bones they are only dangerous when cooked. Email me personally at [e-mail] if you want more info.

Answer 6

I would recommend Hills dried cat food from the vety in the diet low calorie version. Its easier than just trying to feed less food & will ensure your cat still gets enough of all the right nutrients

Answer 7

Oh that is a shame a Persian cat should never be fat. They are just too pretty.

Answer 8

your cat should be on a diet. He/she should get light food and measured by you. If he/she is after neutering such a diet is very advisable because it has a bigger tendency to getting fat. If you go to a vet or to a zoological shop, somebody will explain everything because it is quite common problem. BTW do not be surprised if your cat will be offended because of the change of the diet.

Answer 9

I have the same problem! I've not got the heart to not give my cat it though. Just feed her what you think and if she wants anymore just ignore her or put her out. Problem with me is my cat doesn't go outside so she aint runnin about like she should be! She's a beast...but a cute one =)

Answer 10

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