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Put the cat on a diet. By "diet", I mean you need to regulate the food your cat is eating. Also, enticing your cat to play and exercise several times a day will help. If you free-feed your cat (keep a bowl of dry food down all day), you need to take this away and feed your cat small meals at set intervals - maybe three times a day. This may take a while for your cat to adjust, but its for her/his own good.
Ideally, your cat should be on a wet food diet. Good, high-quality wet foods have high meat content in and no grains. Grains, which are found in cheap wet foods and many dry foods, is what is most probably making your cat overweight, as its overeating to try and get the nutrients it needs (dry food doesn't contain much meat based protein which is what cats need). Cats cannot digest grain or corn, so it just gets converted into fat. The best thing about wet food is a cat will often eat less of this as it has far more nutrition than dry.
Good quality wet foods are high in Protein and Fat, and because cats are strict carnivores, they use these two nutrients as their primary source of energy. Be sure to look at the ingredients - The best cat foods are the ones with a very high named meat content (labeled as Chicken, Turkey, Rabbit, Lamb, Tuna, etc.) as the first, or first three, ingredients.
This conversion can take several months for cats to get used to, and several more months on top of that to get your cat at a ideal weight. Cats need to lose weight SLOWLY, as losing weight too quickly can lead to many health problems. You might want to invest in a digital scale for this so you can check up on his/her weight once a week so you can check the progress.
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What do you do when your cat is overweight?
put them on a diet and play with them more
Will a cat get diarrhea from eating too much ham?
They can. Ham is not a natural part of a cat's diet. It is a different kind of meat, and should be fed very sparingly.
Can your cat or dog die if they're overweight?
Yes, a cat or dog can die if they are overweight. An overweight dog or cat can develop health problems such as joint problems, diabetes and liver disease and heart disease.
How much should a 2 yr old Bombay cat weigh?
A Bombay cat should weigh about 12 pounds. If a Bombay cat is over 12 pounds then he or she overweight! If so try cutting down on cat food or fish
How much tuna should a cat eat to maintain a healthy diet?
A cat should eat about 1 ounce of tuna per day to maintain a healthy diet. It is important to feed them tuna in moderation as it should not make up their entire diet.
How much food should you feed a 4 year old cat and is a Bombay?
You should feed a cat a cup of dry food (small pellets, I recommend Science Diet), and half of a small can of adult Science Diet wet cat food or 1/4 of a large adult Science Diet wet food can.
How do you give a cat a diet?
If you want to place your cat on a diet to lose weight, you should first talk with your veterinarian. If your cat loses too much weight to quickly, it can cause some pretty serious medical conditions.
What kind of pet should i get that cuddles with me?
a dog or a cat
What can I feed a cat with colitis?
Has your cat been diagnosed by a Veterinarian for this? Or do you just think your cat has this? You should take your cat in to be properly checked out by a Veterinarian and then he or she will tell you what to do as far as proper medications and diet for your cat.
Is only eating cat biscuits bad for cats?
Yes, you should check what type of nutrients are in the biscuits but you should consult a vet about what diet your cat should have.If you feed your cat only on cat biscuits you must provide ample water as well.
Is it bad if you feed your cat waffles?
You should keep your cat to it's diet, but no it wouldn't hurt the cat if you gave it a small amount of waffle without syrup.
What the normal cat measurements?
There are no 'normal' cat sizes, but if you believe that your cat is overweight or underweight go to see your local vet.
