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Post by ZandraJoi on Jul 29, 2023 10:42:53 GMT -5
www.barkandwhiskers.com/2023-07-29-cat-obesityStory at-a-glance In 2022, 61% of cats were classified as overweight or obese, up from 59.5% in 2021, according to the 2022 Pet Obesity Prevalence Survey Many cat owners were unaware that their kitty could use to shed a pound or two 28% of cat owners thought their pet’s body condition was "normal" when they were overweight or obese 7% of cat owners classified their pet as "normal body condition" when they were actually obese Only 49% of respondents said their vet discusses their pet’s weight at their annual visit; if your vet doesn’t, be sure to ask directly whether your kitty’s weight is where it should be My notes: No creature should be obese unless they have a medical condition that causes weight gain at an alarming rate. Most of the times however, obesity & being overweight are caused by not eating real food & by being sedentary. Of course, certain meds can contribute. But find out why you are taking that med & if there's an alternative. The same goes for pets. & I'll call it. If your pet is obese due to the human, that is animal abuse. The animal is cooped up indoors with very little interaction & just like with humans, may eat out of boredom or due to stress. If you have pets, be with them! Cuddle, play, interact.
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Post by shortie on Jul 29, 2023 18:28:15 GMT -5
I always remember when I was a kid, we had a cat that we took in who used to be owned by a woman next door to us. She upped and left and left the cat behind but took one of the cats. We felt sorry for the cat and ended up taking him in and because of how he had been treated, he became a greedy cat. At the time we also had another cat and he would not only eat his food but would also attempt to eat her food as well. Even though we did what we could to stop him, sometimes he did it if we were busy and not watching. He became obese but was a very active cat and playful right up until he turned 18 and not long before he passed. I always remember my mum putting him on a diet, limiting his food intake to smaller amounts as advised by the vet. We were told it was now down to what we were doing that he was obese but down to his past. He still had a long life and a happier one once we took him it
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Post by lainee on Jul 30, 2023 20:44:03 GMT -5
Since we've never had 'indoor' cats, I can't relate to obesity in cats.
Our cats were 'barn' cats and they were healthy and lean because they got all the exercise they needed. (especially chasing after all those mice:-)
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Post by ZandraJoi on Aug 1, 2023 19:14:11 GMT -5
I always remember when I was a kid, we had a cat that we took in who used to be owned by a woman next door to us. She upped and left and left the cat behind but took one of the cats. We felt sorry for the cat and ended up taking him in and because of how he had been treated, he became a greedy cat. At the time we also had another cat and he would not only eat his food but would also attempt to eat her food as well. Even though we did what we could to stop him, sometimes he did it if we were busy and not watching. He became obese but was a very active cat and playful right up until he turned 18 and not long before he passed. I always remember my mum putting him on a diet, limiting his food intake to smaller amounts as advised by the vet. We were told it was now down to what we were doing that he was obese but down to his past. He still had a long life and a happier one once we took him it That was nice of you to take him in! We had a lot of strays when I was growing up. I've known cats who were abandoned & just couldn't get enough of eating. Still the humans fault unfortunately. Even if the animal has a good life after, they tend to revert back. I say that because it's similar to animals who have been abused in other ways i.e. being hit. They may get better to a point but still shift back to that fear. Since we've never had 'indoor' cats, I can't relate to obesity in cats. Our cats were 'barn' cats and they were healthy and lean because they got all the exercise they needed. (especially chasing after all those mice:-) I can see that! Plus being outside to roam helps ease boredom.
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Post by Bob on Aug 7, 2023 19:17:58 GMT -5
Yeah, too many pets are sedentary.
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Post by ravenfreak on Aug 8, 2023 19:28:46 GMT -5
My cat was a little overweight so we started cutting back on how much we feed him. He only gets half a can of wet food now, and we control how much kibble he gets. We try playing with him, though he plays for a little bit and then stops. We're getting a kitten next month and we're hoping the kitten will help him get more active. xD
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