I think fat cats are just the kitten's whiskers! It would be nice if she was overweight because she won't go very far from home. And nothing is cuter than a beast cat with a scrunched up face.
2007-10-02 05:52:18 · 19 answers · asked by Tanner B 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
People are haters.
I guess all of you think it's bad that I feed her live hamsters too!
2007-10-02 06:21:49 · update #1
That is so evil... like those women with the 50lb 3yr olds on Maury. And the woman says " Dont hate it's beautiful, you just jealous". Meanwhile the child is struggling to breathe. Let the cat be lean, happy and healthy.
2007-10-02 07:38:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I have two cats that are large just naturally. When the older cat was a kitten, the vet said he would get up to 30 lbs. Not realizing the major health risks involved, I didn't keep him on steady diet. Now the oldest is 13 years old and we just found out two months ago that he's diabetic. I've got to give him insulin twice a day, change his kitty litter twice a day to help monitor his glucose, stick his poor little arm at least three times a week to draw blood, and take him to the vet constantly.
He's miserable with all this poking and prodding. But I'm lucky he didn't die.
The other cat is now on a strict diet so this doesn't happen to her.
2007-10-02 06:12:40 · answer #2 · answered by Love My Hubby - Hate His Mom 6 · 3⤊ 2⤋
The object of this community is to help people, not to chastise them. I feel most of these answers have been overly harsh, even if this question was asked just to rile up the pet community. Shame on all of you for being too selfish to lend helpful advice to an inexperienced pet owner, and instead lectured him angrily about how many moral lines he's crossed.
While overweight cats may be cute, it is indeed hard on their health. There are several pet foods formulated especially for overweight cats to help manage their health and encourage weightloss.
As for the scrunched up face, you might be interested in a persian breed of cat. Fat cats generally will not have much change in their face. Persians are very fluffy and appear fat, but it's actually all fur. If you can put up with the shedding, this would be an ideal choice for you. They have the trademark faces you're thinking of.
2007-10-02 06:18:50 · answer #3 · answered by Megan 2 · 2⤊ 3⤋
I have an obese cat. She made herself that way. She would become very angry as a kitten if I didn't have her food out. One time, she was so angry, she overturned a bench in the kitchen! We believe she has bulemia. Anyway, leave food out, give her lots of happy things like Fancy Feast, and she will gain the appropriate amount of weight for her type. Don't force her to eat. She's not a circus freak! Just let her be happy. Let her be your happy beast!
2007-10-02 06:13:42 · answer #4 · answered by Sassie 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
This is really mean.
If you make your cat fat by overfeeding, you won't have it long, or worse, heart disease and high blood pressure will make it blind, give it kidney problems, deform its heart, make it have a stroke and it won't have the energy to jump into your lap.
A healthy cat at a healthy weight curls up into a very cozy ball in the lap. I should know, I've had a lot of cats in my time. Get a stuffed animal if you want a fat cat and give your poor cat to someone who cares more about the cat then the way it looks.
2007-10-02 06:16:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
If you are asking an honest question then you should not be allowed to have pets. It would be very irresponsible to allow a pet to get overweight on purpose.
Being overweight in a pet is just like in a person. It causes extra stress on their heart and other organs and will shorten their life span. They cannot play, or run like they could if they are slim. They can't breathe as well and you open them up for all types of disease and ailments.
Ask your vet before you make any drastic changes in your pets diet.
2007-10-02 06:08:20 · answer #6 · answered by mn lady 6 · 4⤊ 2⤋
Do you really want to put your cat through this. Read This.!!!
Overweight Cats: Is It a Problem?
By M. T. Schannat
Yes, it is a problem and cat owners must address this issue for their favorite feline if they love them. Obesity in cats presents a host of medical problems in your favorite feline if the issue is not addressed. For one thing, it limits the cat’s life span as the weight puts extra strain, wear and tear on its internal organs which can lead to cardiac , diabetes, arthritis, and breathing problems just to name a few health issues. As the cat’s owner and protector, you must make sure that your cat’s health is maintained.
2007-10-02 06:04:35 · answer #7 · answered by cassy 4 · 4⤊ 2⤋
I don't think that its such a good idea to make her a fat cat. It could cause her many health problems down the road.
Keep her at a healthy weight and you will have her with you longer!
2007-10-02 06:40:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
I know you are just posting this to rile people up, but:
It is your duty as a pet owner to keep your pet healthy. That means keeping your cat FIT and SAFE. Which means you shouldn't be letting your cat outdoors, nor should you be scheming to fatten her up.
If you want a large cat, you should have gotten a large breed (like a Maine Coon).
2007-10-02 06:06:33 · answer #9 · answered by slytherinferret 2 · 4⤊ 2⤋
Imagine your mother fatting you up to 600 lbs so you end up in bed all day depressed and lonely.
Then you're on some stupid tv show like Dr. phil and people are making fun of you
Oh look mommy its a huge fat boy trying to get out of bed
Its cruel.
Plain and simple
2007-10-02 05:59:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 2⤋