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Sadly, the most common cause of obesity in cats is due to what the cat eats, and how much the cat eats. Obesity in cats is becoming a very common problem with around 50% of all pet cats being considered as overweight.
Many brands of dry and low quality wet food are packed with corns and grains. This is cheap carbohydrate filler that the food manufacturers use as its a cheaper source of protein than meat is. Cats are strict carnivores, so can only get their nutrients from meat-based protein, not plant-based protein. Grains and other complex carbohydrate ingredients are completely indigestible to a cat, and most of the time it gets stored as fat which will build up over time. This is one of the main causes of obesity, Diabetes, food Allergies and other health problems in cats. A cat will often overeat (especially if free-fed) to get all the nutrients it needs.
Lastly, cats need exercise. Not only does frequent playing with your cat help exercise it mentally and physically, it also provides both pet and owner with happiness and strengthens the bond between pet and owner.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoKittens need lots of food in order to grow and develop! Kittens need far more food than an adult cat does, so it is very normal for them to seemingly eat and never get full! This is why it is advisable to feed a kitten as much as it needs.
If your kitten seems to be eating too much, you may want to change the quality of food for a better one; one that has named meat (labelled as Chicken, Turkey, Lamb,etc.) as the first or first three ingredients (even better if it contains 50% meat or more), with no grains, cereals, corn, wheat or soy. The more good quality meat a cat food contains and less cheap filler (cereals, etc.), the quicker your kitten will feel full up and ultimately eat less.
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∙ 13y agoSome cats get fat because they eat too much. Or they get pregnant. Either one.
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∙ 13y agoOne of the most common causes of a cat eating more than usual is worms. Have your cat treated for worms as soon as possible. Another possibility is pregnancy.
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∙ 11y agoall cats are the same there is no fatter cat than the other cat they just weight on easily i recommend you get only little tins of cat food do not overfeed !!
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∙ 13y agoBecause you feed it to much foood!
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What makes a cat heave?
Eating grass, sickness, and eating to much food are among a few reasons a cat might throw up.
Is eating a cat bad?
Eating a cat is considered animal cruelty. So, yes, it is bad to eat a cat, even if you live in China where it's not considered animal cruelty. -_-
My cat isn't eating as much as she usely does is she sick?
yes she is probly dieing... this happened to my cat by a food recall
How about the dog and cat are they omnivorous?
Eating plants is bad for them so they are carnivores
What is your cat doing if it is not eating or eating too much?
It could be sick. Check for any suspicious behavior like vomiting.
Will cats die from eating a peanut?
It is very unlikely a cat will die, or have any detrimental effect on the cat from eating a single peanut. Peanuts are very high in salt which can harm the cat in large doses, so it is best to keep them out of a cat's reach.
When was Eating the Cheshire Cat created?
Eating the Cheshire Cat was created in 2000.
How do you get a cat skinny again?
Don't feed it as much as it has been eating. Get it some exercise.
Can a cat eat spighetti?
Yes!I was eating spighetti and my cat started eating some of it!
What does it mean if my cat's eye is pink?
It means your cat is fine. It doesn't mean anything.
Why has my cat been eating people food lately if he has never done it before?
--If your cat is eating a lot and is not gaining weight it may have worms or something else wrong, so seeing a vet would be a good idea there. --If your cat is constantly eating and is gaining weight you should limit their food intake. Feed them a little in the morning and a little in the afternoon (find appropriate amounts of food off of the cat food/or Internet). This way the cat does not over eat. However, in multi-cat homes it is hard to limit food because of one cat eating too much, so in that case just try your best to exercise the cat more and try to limit as much food as you can, without harming the other cats food intake.
How do get a mouse a cat and a dog across the river without the dog eating the cat and the cat eating eating the mouse?
well my dog and cat get a long well but a mouse is not possible in less the dog is in the middle of course
