Help for Fat Cats:

You swear your cat has learned how to photosynthesize. Despite trying to put your cat on a diet, it continues to weigh too much or maybe has even gained weight. You have tried the reduced calorie foods. Monitor how much it eats and when it eats

Obesity is a major health problem for felines. Being chubby puts extra strain on the heart, lungs, liver, and joints. Studies have shown that obesity predisposes these cats to diabetes mellitus, which can require getting insulin injections. Obesity can dramatically shorten your cat’s lifespan.

Obesity is a major health problem for felines.

Cats are normally snackers. They prefer several small meals throughout the day. Free choice feeding for many cats, would be like me having a box of luscious chocolates in front of me all day. OK, I will have only one. All right, maybe just a nibble of another. Well I better finished that one off while I am at it.

Consider a typical 10# cat. Overweight is when your kitty weighs 13 pounds and it tips the obesity scales at 14. You may be tempted to put your kitty on a very strict diet. An overweight cat that goes on an extended fast, either self imposed or owner imposed, can quickly develop a serious medical problem called ‘fatty liver syndrome.’ It can be fatal unless treated aggressively.

Three new supplements are being used to assist in weight loss for porky Persians. Carnitine is now being added to several diets formulated for weight reduction. Though the body produces this chemical normally, a supplemental amount assists the body to burn more fat and save lean muscle.

Chromium is a metal that aids the powerhouse of individual cells called the mitochondria. Chromium, like carnitine, allows the energy production sites of cells to function more efficiently. In the case of chromium, it affects how the body reacts to insulin and glucose.

Research has shown that fermentable fiber is a better choice when trying to reduce a cat’s girth.

We may opt for a salad when trying to slim down. The fiber in the lettuce tends to fill us up and not out. Alas, most felines choose not to dine on vegetarian entrees. But it is the type of fiber that can make a difference. Research has shown that fermentable fiber is a better choice when trying to reduce a cat’s girth. If you believe that your cat is fat and not just fluffy, see your veterinarian because it is “Your Pet…Health Matters.”