| Feline obesity is a threat to the health and lifespan of | | | | Clearly if you have multiple cats it might not be as |
| your cat. This article will help you work with your cat | | | | easy to manage your obese feline's diet. If you don't |
| to lose the needed weight with minimal struggle. | | | | want to put all cats on a reduced schedule just find a |
| Feline health is, in many ways, common sense. Since | | | | food with fewer calories and eliminate treats until the |
| cats are mammals like us, many of the same basic | | | | target weight is reached. |
| premises apply. | | | | And certainly stop giving your cat people food! |
| When a cat is overweight, he or she is at risk for | | | | Especially in cases of feline obesity it is |
| heart problems, diabetes, and the exact same | | | | counterproductive to share people food with your |
| complications obese humans experience. Good feline | | | | cat. |
| health practices for reducing obesity are the same | | | | Feline Exercise Program |
| tactics used for people who need to shed a few | | | | Chance are your cat is already somewhat active. |
| excess pounds. | | | | Even cats who "sleep all day" have at least one |
| Essentially your cat needs to take in fewer calories | | | | activity period during the day. |
| and get a little more exercise. That's all there is to it | | | | Felines are polyphasic, meaning they have multiple |
| unless there is some genetic setback causing the | | | | periods of sleep and activity during the day. You may |
| feline obesity. | | | | simply be unaware of when your cat is running and |
| You might think it's hard to get your cat on a diet | | | | playing. |
| and exercise program, but in truth it's quite easy. | | | | Your job is to get your cat involved in a period of |
| Where you lead, your feline friend will follow. | | | | exercise and brisk physical activity for about ten |
| The first step is to ask your vet what your cat's | | | | minutes each day. And you can do this by simply |
| target weight should be. Your veterinarian should be | | | | playing with him or her. |
| able to give you a good range to shoot for with a | | | | Drag a string, throw a catnip ball, or do something |
| basic physical exam. | | | | else to intrigue your cat into motion. Keep him/her |
| Fewer Calories In Your Cat's Diet | | | | running, jumping, and swatting for ten minutes or |
| Once you have a target weight goal, you'll need to | | | | longer without stopping. |
| start by adjusting your cat's caloric intake. Your vet | | | | You can use catnip to stimulate your cat if needed. |
| can recommend a good food with fewer calories. | | | | Many felines get a rush from this herb and will |
| Also you can adjust the current feeding schedule. If | | | | become more active for several minutes after rolling |
| you're leaving food in the bowl all day long, start | | | | in or eating it. |
| feeding your cat twice a day instead. | | | | It takes a little focus on your part to correct a feline |
| Take the bowls up after your cat eats in the | | | | obesity problem. But you owe it to your cat to put |
| morning and set them out again for the evening meal. | | | | forth the effort on this because after all, you are the |
| Again, once the cat has had a good meal, take the | | | | parental figure in this relationship. |
| food up again until the next morning. | | | | |