Weight Problems with Your Cat

 Cats can gain and lose weight just as humans do.

For cats, this can happen in cycles that last for several months, and it is wise to keep an eye on the condition of your cat to ensure that it is not getting overweight, which could result in diabetes or losing too much weight due to some unforeseen illness.

It is wise to weigh your cat regularly and keep an account of its weight to ensure that everything has stayed the same.

It becomes overweight if its belly begins to hang down when it walks and sometimes sways from side to side.

You should also be able to feel its rib cage by running your hands along the sides of its body.

If your cat appears to be gaining weight with no noticeable change in its diet, it is time to see the vet to determine if any illness is causing this weight gain.

You should also look for other signs of ill health, such as listlessness or the fact that it is putting on weight without eating different food.

If the weight increase is just from consuming more food, put a little less down each time to control its intake until the cat's weight returns to an average level.

While a cat might continue to ask for more food, you need to think of its best interests: stop it from overheating and maintain good health.

You might even need to change the food you feed your cat to one with fewer calories.

Geriatric cats that don't get as much exercise won't require as much food. Otherwise, they will tend to put on weight.

Some specific foods are available for geriatric cats and are specially formulated to ensure they stay healthy in their old age.

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Thanks,

Anna

Golden Canine 😙