My cat eats constantly?

Question

he is a pig...he acts like he hasn't seen food in months. I free feed him...so i know he isn't that hungry

hE IS ALSO NOT OVER WEIGHT AT ALL. HIS GIRLFRIEND DOESN'T EAT THIS WAY SO I DON'T WANT TO PUT THE FOOD AWAY.....SHE WILL ONLY EAT WHEN NO ONE IS LOOKING LIKE WHILE WE ARE AT WORK.

Answer 1

If he was ever wild - "feral" - he may eat too much.
Cats that were bred and never wild eat until they are full and then stop.
Regardless of how your cat eats, it's only a problem if he's fat.
If not, it may be just bad manners! :)

I own a bred cat, never wild, and leave food out all the time. She eats when she wants, and stops.

My dad owns two cats that were wild/feral, and they must be fed strictly twice a day, or else they will bady over eat.

Answer 2

Be a bit more Strict on the food Portions, I feed my 2 cats 1 Full cup a day (out of the same Bowl) , along with a Wet food Snack at night. Dont want Kitty getting to fat !! Try 1/2 a cup in the morning an a Lil Snack at night!

Answer 3

If he eats a lot but isn't gaining weight, he may be hyperthyroid. Having a hyperactive thyroid gland can make a cat extremely hungry and eat constantly, but not gain weight, and even gradually get skinny. Take him to the vet for a thorough checkup and to get his thyroid tested. It's important to get him checked, because untreated hyperthyroid problems can cause damage to a cat's heart. If your cat does have thyroid problems, there are different treatment options that the vet can discuss with you, from pills to surgery to radioiodine treatment. The vet can also check for other health problems that could be causing his increased appetite.

See this link for information about feline hyperthyroidism:
http://www.sniksnak.com/cathealth/hyperthyroidism.html

Answer 4

go to a feeding schedule. you don't want your cat to become overweight.

also if this is something new I would talk to your vet, if this is something that has always been, start a feeding schedule feed them (I choose 6am, 6pm, and 10pm) and after 10 mins pick up the food. or you could even do a modified feeding schedule, by in the morning you put down the whole days portion of food and that is all they get till the next morning.

Answer 5

It could depend on the type of food you are giving your cat. The store brands tend to have corn and/or wheat fillers. A cat on a diet with the store brand had to eat much more to obtain the necessary nutrients. If you do slowly switch over to one of the premium brands a side benefit is less solid waste to clean up in the litter box.

Answer 6

Good thing you only have one to feed. I have 3 nuetered male cats and they eat all the time,the 2 spayed females,I only see at the dish a few times during the day. If your cat is overweight,then just set out a little food 2-3 times a day but if his weight is ok, let the little buggar eat his full. lol

Answer 7

Just stop free feeding. A cat with more of a wild instinct would not do this, it would feel secure in the abundance and chill, but your cat is working on becoming a fat a$$.

Answer 8

Making dietary changes is your first line of defense in treating hypothyroidism. Learn here https://tr.im/JWqnt

Many people with hypothyroidism experience crippling fatigue and brain fog, which prompts reaching for non-nutritional forms of energy like sugar and caffeine. I’ve dubbed these rascals the terrible twosome, as they can burn out your thyroid (and destabilize blood sugar).

1. Just say no to the dietary bungee cord. Greatly reduce or eliminate caffeine and sugar, including refined carbohydrates like flour, which the body treats like sugar. Make grain-based carbohydrates lesser of a focus, eating non-starchy vegetables to your heart’s content.

2. Up the protein. Protein transports thyroid hormone to all your tissues and enjoying it at each meal can help normalize thyroid function. Proteins include nuts and nut butters; quinoa; hormone- and antibiotic-free animal products (organic, grass-fed meats, eggs, and sustainably-farmed fish); and legumes.

Answer 9

cats will eat till they throw up..the food expands in their stomach..You should ask your vet of how much to feed and only put it down a few times aday and not free feed. It will help with the stinky litter pan too.

Answer 10

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