She is long-hair, solid white, blue eyes, yes she is deaf. She wants to eat all the time. She has a sister just like her, except can hear. I leave dry cat food out at all times, plus they share a can of tuna or something every day.
Miss Kitty wants to eat from the table. No matter what it is, she wants to eat it. I think she is a little overweight.
Her sister, KiKi, does not share her fetish for food.
Is it okay to feed the cats table food???
Why does she want to eat so much but the twin doesn't?
2007-11-23 13:25:26 · 8 answers · asked by Prof Fruitcake 6 in Pets ➔ Cats
Hi there...generally, t's important to schedule feed a cat so you can monitor servings taken in during the day. http://www.vet.cornell.edu/fhc/news/feed.htm . Each product lists the recommended servings based on a age and weight. Cats who are switched from a free-fed diet should be fed multiple times a day (if permittable) such as once in the morning, mid-day, and then evening before your bedtime.
Feeding table scraps present two problems: (1) it can contribute to feline disorders and obesity therefore it's best to avoid this (here's an article on more reasons: http://www.peteducation.com:80/article.cfm?cls=1&cat=1399&articleid=833 ) and (2) many human foods contains ingredients that can be very toxic to pet animals. Here's a small sample list of some of the those foods to avoid: http://www.peteducation.com:80/article.cfm?cls=0&cat=1276&articleid=1029
Furthermore, tuna is known to cause a disease called steatis and should be avoided. Here's a detail on how tuna can be dangerous for cats: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AoWo2yiSwcrjaSDgfWWoncLty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20070111170528AAiAKat
2007-11-23 14:15:10 · answer #1 · answered by ♪ Seattle ♫ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obesity is a real problem in cats and it can lead to many serious medical conditions. You have to understand that it is perfectly acceptable to say "NO" when your cat is approaching you for food. Your veterinary practice will probably have a weight clinic and they will give you advice on diet to help your cat get slim again. However, just like us, diet needs to be combined with exercise to get cats to lose weight. The next time your cat comes to you asking for food why don’t you play a game instead? It could be your cat is over-eating because he is bored so try to think of other activities and games that your cat can enjoy throughout the day.
2007-11-23 13:33:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She's going to puff up fast if you don't watch out.
Feed 3 times a day, leaving the food out for 15 minutes each time. Pick up the bowls when done, they'll get used to the new schedule.
The table problem is going to be as big as you make it. Letting her let up there only encourages all meals as 'hers' too. If you give her a taste in her bowl on the floor then escort her from the room to a closed room when she tries jumping up, she'll get the message fast.
2007-11-23 13:44:46 · answer #3 · answered by Elaine M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, she is probally more of a indoor cat. Keep tuna or wetfood (purina) on the table. For a diet try purina signatures light, my cat loves them!
2007-11-23 13:32:33 · answer #4 · answered by *~Oo `PaLOmiTa` oO~* 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
cats just are different. They wang different things. I would ask your vet what food to give her.
2007-11-23 13:30:16 · answer #5 · answered by ☀♡soshortnsweet4evDuH♡☀ 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well kittens love to eat they eat every hour its natural
2007-11-23 14:07:43 · answer #6 · answered by Mahjabeen H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Winter waight it will pass soon.
2007-11-23 13:40:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
get her on a diet
2007-11-23 13:28:35 · answer #8 · answered by yellow birds 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋