my tabby????

Question

my tabby is overweight, is it true that tabbys get overweight

Answer 1

Any animal can become overweight just like any human. We spoil our animals and that's OK! However, the extra weight does put a strain on her heart and other organs and can shorten her life. Go to Purina.com for information on food (dry) that you can feed her that will help her lose weight. Also, cats are "pack" animals. They are not solitary. If you can afford to do it, give a home to an unwanted adult cat. Eventually the two cats will become friendly or at least tolerant of each other and they will play or bicker, both of which are exercise.

Answer 2

Your tabby just refers to the color coat on your cat, any cat can become overweight. You can purchase a great food like Iams less active and follow the recommended feeding directions on the bag. And if you are feeding canned foods cut that out of his diet as well. You can use it as a special treat once a week or every other. Plus give him lots of catnip toys to chase around the house, get him active

Answer 3

All cats can get over weight. You can go to your vet to discuss the diet your tabby should follow. Baically he should be encouraged to play more. You should think about what kind of foods you should feed him. Low grade cat food is the fattiest foods to feed a cat (foods you can buy at grocery store like meow mix) Iams is okay. A raw diet would be the best for a cat to eat. Probably not the easiest if you dont' have time or the money.

Answer 4

I don't think tabbies are any more prone to being overweight than any other type of cat. I have one now and he's slim, I have had others before, and one was overweight and one wasn't. It probably depends more on their metabolism and whether or not they've been neutered or spayed. If in doubt ask your vet.

Answer 5

I think all cats are subject to being overweight especially after they are spayed or neutered I have 5 cats and all of them are fixed and my tabby is actually the smallest cat.

Answer 6

I know my orange tabby is overweight! I feed him Nutro Weight Management for Indoor Cats and its helping but good lord he's a chubby one! He's lazy but we keep him as active as we can with a laser pointer, rainbow balls, etc! He is almost 6 and neutered! I have him on a strict diet so Im not sure what the deal is! Ill be taking him to the vet soon anyways to get his shots, checkup... Wanna see my fatty?


PS... He's a polydactyl and has thumbs!

http://pets.ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/polydactyl_cats/photos/browse/11c2

Answer 7

I have a 7-year old orange tabby who's neutered but he's a normal weight. He's an indoor cat but he LOVES to play. I'm wondering if that's what helps to keep him fit because he does love to eat!

Answer 8

yes, it is true tabbies have a tendency to be obese.

Also, if you have a cat spayed or neutered that can be a factor to consider.
If its a problem to you:
go to the vet (if you have money to blow)
cut down food intake (your cat might not like this)
keep water handy

But, if its not a problem just enjoy it!!
Especially if your cat is still active.

I think its cute, my cat is taking on the shape of the alien on American Dad, the cartoon!!

Answer 9

My tabby is a very healthy weight...but we have a "mutt" kitty that is very, very fat. The vet recommended we put her on a diet cat food and reduce the amount we feed her each day. She's still fat - but at least we're trying.

Answer 10

All cats tend to gain weight in a domestic environment as a result of lack of activity and overfeeding.

There is no "right" way to change your cats habits. You have to keep your cat active, but as you may know by now, each cat has a particular personality. You might try various mouse-type of toys that she can chase around (works with our cat) or the kitty condos they climb up and down on (doesn't work with ours). It's important to engage your cat in play, especially if she's an only pet. Remember that cats are hunter by nature, so different types of "stalkign games" are fun to them. For example I will throw a play mouse across the room and our cat will stare at it for a while, poised to pounce, and when he's ready, he'll attack it. Stay quite with him while he preys or he will get distracted. When playing with your cat, you need to learn to tell when she's feeling genuinely threatened or annoyed and when she's being playfully aggressive, so that you know when to stop or when to keep up the fun. Also, if your cat has only been a home cat ever, you might have to help him develop his inner preying (read: active) instincts.

By the way cats' peak activity times are at dawn and sunset, as that is when they generally find their prey. This is why many cats wake up their owners early!

Our cat got in better shape when we started moderating his food according to the vet's recommendations. Also, we recently moved to a bigger house with 2 stories, and he likes going up and down the stairs and chaing stuffed mice across the room.