Healthy Weight for Your Cat
According to a 2008 study by the Association for the prevention of obesity in companion animals, cats 57% of Americans are overweight or obese. The fact that 51 million cats fats. So how can you know if your cat is Tubby tabby? And what can do to help your spacious Persian shave a few pounds? We asked Tony Buffington, DVM, PhD, a recognized expert in the field of national health and nutrition, feline, who has studied how to keep indoor cats healthy and happy for some suggestions.
A: You do a score of physical condition. Look at your cat. You should be able to see life when you look down on him from above, or when you run your hands from the ribs to the hip. Move your hand down into the abdomen under the ribs to the pelvis, and should be returned.
If you put your hands on your chest, you should be able to feel the ribs, without a thick layer of fat on them. There are tables that show. Can be found online - all sites of animal feed are the graphs of physical condition. Or ask your veterinarian and can display graphics and help you assess if your cat falls.
A: A couple of studies have focused on this, surprisingly, found that the cats of mixed race are about twice as likely to be obese than pure-bred cats.
A: It depends on why your cat is overweight. If you are overweight because they eat too much or think too much, then there is the common belief that obesity can lead to a shorter life, diabetes, or common problems and skin.
But often, the cats are overweight, due to environmental causes. Therefore, we must first understand why your cat is overweight. Does not move far enough, because he is afraid at home? Why do dogs or children, in a fit every time he comes out of hiding? Or is it time to get bored, there's nothing to do at home, while still being fair and eat? If so, change your diet or the amount of food they eat will not help your weight problem. This is not a happy cat. E 'fat. So the question is then your home a happier place for your cat. If he is happier and more active, then it is likely to lose weight.
So when you work with the big boys, I feel the environment and food intake.
According to a 2008 study by the Association for the prevention of obesity in companion animals, cats 57% of Americans are overweight or obese. The fact that 51 million cats fats. So how can you know if your cat is Tubby tabby? And what can do to help your spacious Persian shave a few pounds? We asked Tony Buffington, DVM, PhD, a recognized expert in the field of national health and nutrition, feline, who has studied how to keep indoor cats healthy and happy for some suggestions.
Q: How do I know if my cat is too fat?
A: You do a score of physical condition. Look at your cat. You should be able to see life when you look down on him from above, or when you run your hands from the ribs to the hip. Move your hand down into the abdomen under the ribs to the pelvis, and should be returned.
If you put your hands on your chest, you should be able to feel the ribs, without a thick layer of fat on them. There are tables that show. Can be found online - all sites of animal feed are the graphs of physical condition. Or ask your veterinarian and can display graphics and help you assess if your cat falls.
Q: Are there any breeds more prone to gain weight?
A: A couple of studies have focused on this, surprisingly, found that the cats of mixed race are about twice as likely to be obese than pure-bred cats.
Q: Why do I care if my cat is fat? Seems happy to me.
A: It depends on why your cat is overweight. If you are overweight because they eat too much or think too much, then there is the common belief that obesity can lead to a shorter life, diabetes, or common problems and skin.
But often, the cats are overweight, due to environmental causes. Therefore, we must first understand why your cat is overweight. Does not move far enough, because he is afraid at home? Why do dogs or children, in a fit every time he comes out of hiding? Or is it time to get bored, there's nothing to do at home, while still being fair and eat? If so, change your diet or the amount of food they eat will not help your weight problem. This is not a happy cat. E 'fat. So the question is then your home a happier place for your cat. If he is happier and more active, then it is likely to lose weight.
So when you work with the big boys, I feel the environment and food intake.