didn't eat anything that she knew of differently besides crickets. She doesn't seem to be begging, as if she had been fed people food. I don't understand what could have made her so friggin FAT. Any insight?
2007-10-16 18:12:01 · 7 answers · asked by kooldog1000 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
Maybe your Friend fed her much more than you would have. Your cat could have turned to food for comfort.
2007-10-20 17:35:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your cat missed you and overate because of stress.
I don't know why she was eating crickets, but that would add some extra protein to her diet.
If your cat is getting older, she could also be taking more catnaps and be less active, so that is contributing to her weight.
Be happy that you were able to leave your cat with a friend for two months instead of in a kennel, I am sure she was well taken care of.
2007-10-17 01:41:01 · answer #2 · answered by Sue F 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
maybe the brand of cat food was not the best to feed her
or maybe she just didn't get the exercise that she got when she lived with you
watch how much she eats and play with her daily, she'll lose the weight in no time at all
I know my cat tries to eat more when he is stressed out (like after vet visits, or if we have an animal visitor in the house because I do a bit of dog sitting) so maybe your cat was just stressed out without you
here is an article on feline weight reduction:
http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?articleid=695
here is an article on choosing the right food for your cat:
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/pic/article.cfm?dept_id=0&siteid=1&acatid=296&aid=98
and here are some links on how you can (and why you should) exercise your cat:
http://petvideo.com/index.cgi?category=28
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/pic/article.cfm?dept_id=0&siteid=1&acatid=255&aid=1639
2007-10-17 01:46:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Nothing is more heartbreaking than doing a favor for a friend and having them question you about it.
Poor kitty probably just missed you and gorged herself on cat food. My cats eat too much when they are stressed, and it doesn't take much.
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2007-10-17 01:20:57 · answer #4 · answered by Kacky 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
good cat food. the brand really dose matter. i always used kitten kabottal, until i started rescue work. my supplier gave me Purina one. my cats & my fostered look so much healther & put on tons of wieght in about two weeks. now i swaer to it(LOL):)
2007-10-17 01:21:07 · answer #5 · answered by rblankenship_rblankenship 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
definitely people food, or a lot of friggin cat food
2007-10-17 01:16:07 · answer #6 · answered by ERICA_ZION77 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
people food lol
2007-10-17 01:19:51 · answer #7 · answered by sebbisebbi07 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋