is this a sign that my cat is going to die?

Question

well i have a FAT cat heres a picture lol

I had her since i was in 2nd grade and im now in 10th grade so she is around 8 years old. She is in perfect health besides being fat. My friend had a dream that she died and last night i had a dream that she died. Now i am worried why would we both have the same dreams. Is it a sign or nothing to worry about. We have tried putting her on a diet but we have 2 other healthy cats and they eat her food. so i always put just 3 bowls out. But i try to make hers the smaller proportion. Also she doesnt like going outside for exersize cause she was declawd a few years ago.

http://pictures.sprintpcs.com/share.do?invite=pEJrJTm5mkaeXkSk8klQ&shareName=MMS&messageState=RETRIEVED

Her legs don't give out she is just laying down in that picture

Answer 1

try playing in the house with her with a string so she can chase or a feather

Answer 2

You say "she's in perfect health", but is that confirmed by a vet? It looks to me like she is TOO FAT, and at her age, that could lead to heart problems, and even diabetes. If she were mine (and I have a diabetic cat who has to be fed AWAY from my other 9 cats!), I'd have her checked out by a vet, and put on special food. If you have a problem w/your other cats eating her food, feed her in a different room and stay w/her while she eats. That way, you can monitor the amount she's eating, too. She doesn't have to go outside for exercise.....my cats LOVE to chase a fly-swatter, or a thick cord back and forth, when I "swish" it on the floor. They can do this for hours, it seems. Anyway, ANY exercise is better than none. Good luck getting her weight down to a manageble number.

Answer 3

What are the potential adverse effects of obesity?
Apart from lack of mobility and therefore quality of life, obesity predisposes your cat to diabetes. Increased bodyweight aggravates joint and spine problems; weight loss in a senior arthritic cat often results in significant improvements in mobility. Obesity can also cause fatty infiltration of the liver (hepatic lipidosis) and fat over the ribcage and in the abdomen reduces the ability of the chest to expand and therefore reduces the capacity of the lungs.

How can I achieve weight loss in my cat?
It is best to feed a weight reduction diet that is available from veterinarians. The amount to feed is based on your cat’s ideal bodyweight, and the aim should be for 2 to 4% weight loss per week. Feed in several small meals during the day, and do not offer treats. Since weight reduction diets are low in fat and high in fibre, palatability may be a problem. If your cat refuses the diet, gradually change to the new food over a month by substituting increasing proportions over time. Most of the diets are available in a tinned or dry form. Warming tinned food helps to increase its palatability.

Weigh your cat weekly to ensure that some weight loss is occurring. If not, the amount fed will need to be reduced further, or blood tests may be indicated at this point to look for any underlying disorders. However, the most common reason for a diet to be unsuccessful is that owners are feeding more than the prescribed amount, or that the cat is accessing food elsewhere. It may be useful to have a tag on your cat’s collar stating that he is on a medical diet, to try to discourage other well-meaning people from feeding him. You may want to try boarding your cat for 2 weeks to establish whether any of these other factors are present.

How do I maintain my cat's weight loss?
Once your cat has reached its ideal bodyweight, it can be maintained by feeding a good quality balanced low calorie diet, such as a premium 'light' food. Ensure you weigh your cat regularly to see if any other adjustments to calorie intake are required.

Answer 4

Only eight, eh? Put her on a diet kitty food and get a pet harness to fit her and go on daily walks. Try to do this, as she looks obese so you need to either do that,or get ready to make her comfortable and call the mourge. Put her on a diet,(feed you cats sepratly) walk her, but contact your vet to find out what her healthy weight should be so that you don't over work her and make her too thin. The best of luck to you.

Answer 5

Right now i would make them eat at different times, and when you feed them, put them in a specific room, and if possible, close the door or keep the others out. As for the dream, try talking to a dreams specialist to figure out what your mind might be trying to tell you. Good Luck!!!

Answer 6

This cat's name isn't " Speedbump" is it? Actually I'm a softie for big cats even though I know the extra weight isn't good for them. And NO, the dream you had was only because your friend planted the idea when they told you about their dream. Most dreams are only a re-play of thoughts and events we've been experiencing before we go to sleep. Now, if you can dream about your cat being skinny whould that work? Nope!

Answer 7

Having a dream about something or someone dying doesnt mean thats going to happen. Enjoy the cat and quit worrying. Cats can live 15+ yrs.

Answer 8

did you have this dream before or after your friend told you of their dream?


Prophetic Dreams

Prophetic dreams, also referred to as precognitive or psychic dreams, are dreams that seemingly foretell the future. One rational theory to explain this phenomenon is that our dreaming mind is able to piece together bits of information and observation that we normally overlook or that we do not seriously consider. In other words, our unconscious mind knows what is coming before we consciously piece together the same information.

or it could just be a nightmare brought on by the stress of your friends dream or other stress in your life
when the body is stressed out the mind will latch on to the strongest fear and manifest nightmares around that theme
that could be it
if you believe in a higher being try to pray for your cat
one that may be really good in this case is the egyptian goddess bastet, she is the cat goddess and the protector of cats, they are her special animal
here is a pic of her you might remember her from 6th grade egyptian history http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/wolfdaughter/E-38bastet.jpg

Answer 9

That is one really fat cat.
I know its hard but you really will have to try to limit her food intake & make her exercise a bit more. Otherwise you will lose her. All the extra weight will be putting a strain on her heart.

Answer 10

Indoors cats can and do live up to 10 years or more, so your cat might be fat, but doesn't mean the end is near

Answer 11

Hate to say it, she could be. but i am not a vet, so it may be just nothing. some cats have lived along time. i knew one of my Friends cats who was 18 years old when it died

keep open all possibilities