2007-04-19 06:47:23 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
An insatiable appetite is one of the classic symptoms of hyperthryroidism - very common in older cats. So much thyroid hormone is secreted, raising the metabolism of the cat, that no amount of food will ease the hunger.
So your cat is not overeating. He/she has a disease that is usually treated successfully with medication. You vet needs to run a blood panel and a "free T-4" to determine dosage for your cat to correct the situation.
2007-04-19 07:57:42 · answer #1 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most cats will continuing eating on and off all day everyday if you provide the food.
My grandmother's cat is way overweight because she leaves his food out for him in his dish all day.
You need to put the food out and then away two or three times a day.
Put the cat on a diet.
2007-04-19 06:59:00 · answer #2 · answered by Star 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
specific, human tuna is undesirable for cats. i've got heard that they are able to get form of addicted to it and could take place their noses at something, which could be a issue. it could additionally bring about a disease - i think of it is yellow fat or some thing like that. in spite of, it is not sturdy. and of direction it would not supply the suited nutrients that cats choose. once you're feeding canned tuna for cats, this is greater useful yet nonetheless not sturdy. Fishy ingredients should not be served greater advantageous than 2-thrice each and every week. How approximately this - get another canned ingredients for him to consume? Canned nutrients is greater healthy for them. which you should to re-evaluate the Meow blend too - this is without doubt considered one of the very worst manufacturers of dry nutrients obtainable. just about something could be an progression.
2016-11-25 22:22:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Animals will eat if there is food around, even if they're not hungry. Try portion control. Feed kitty a controlled amount of food a couple of times each day.
2007-04-19 06:55:03 · answer #4 · answered by redjesster83 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with old cats answer. My cat is 14, and I recently took her to the vet for her anual check up. He did a blood work-up on her and said that her thyroid was borderline, we need to watch her for now but symptoms to look for were extreme appetite, and then vomiting (not due to hairball). With your cats age, I would bet this is what is going on. Go to the vet for bloodwork and they can prescribe meds if it is thyroid.
2007-04-19 08:23:04 · answer #5 · answered by Lynn K 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The cat can only eat as much as you put out, so it would appear that the problem is not your cat, it's YOU. Don't feed it so much. If you don't know how to feed it right, talk to your vet.
2007-04-19 06:55:32 · answer #6 · answered by Mr. Taco 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unless the cat has figured out a way to open cans, the problem is easily solved.
2007-04-19 06:55:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
As cats/dogs get older, they get more lazy. They’ll want to eat more, sleep more, etc. It is natural for older animals to start putting on weight. However, it isn’t healthy for any cat to be eating that much. Limit your cats diet and don’t let her eat as much as she wants, since that isn’t good for any cat. (:
2007-04-19 06:57:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe your cat has a tape worm or something? Take him/her to the vet to get checked out
2007-04-19 08:22:14 · answer #9 · answered by inevitable2277 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The question would be (if this is indeed a serious question) why are you feeding your cat that much a day when you obviously know that is not right.
2007-04-19 06:54:08 · answer #10 · answered by Sunidaze 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋