Are you unintentionally stacking the odds against your cat?
Everyone wants their cat to live forever, but obesity in cats is becoming a huge health problem.
The scary statistics:
Overweight cats are four-and-a-half times more likely to develop diabetes.
Obese cats are seven times more likely to need care for joint disease such as arthritis
Obese cats are three times more likely to need veterinary care for skin conditions, usually because they can no longer reach all body parts to groom properly!
Obese cats are twice as likely to DIE in middle age (6-12 years old).
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
First, look at what you're feeding - both TYPE of food and AMOUNT of food.
Second, look at creative ways to exercise your cat. Many cats do not like to play alone, they want their owners to be involve. More play = more exercise. Get them moving.
Third, consult your veterinarian. They can guide you as far as what your cat's optimum weight should be.
Lastly, if your cat is seriously overweight, consider investing in a pet scale that weighs down to the ounce. Remember, you can't change what you can't measure. Even a few ounces can be significant that you're on the right track.
Remember, our cats count on us!
Everyone wants their cat to live forever, but obesity in cats is becoming a huge health problem.
The scary statistics:
Overweight cats are four-and-a-half times more likely to develop diabetes.
Obese cats are seven times more likely to need care for joint disease such as arthritis
Obese cats are three times more likely to need veterinary care for skin conditions, usually because they can no longer reach all body parts to groom properly!
Obese cats are twice as likely to DIE in middle age (6-12 years old).
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
First, look at what you're feeding - both TYPE of food and AMOUNT of food.
Second, look at creative ways to exercise your cat. Many cats do not like to play alone, they want their owners to be involve. More play = more exercise. Get them moving.
Third, consult your veterinarian. They can guide you as far as what your cat's optimum weight should be.
Lastly, if your cat is seriously overweight, consider investing in a pet scale that weighs down to the ounce. Remember, you can't change what you can't measure. Even a few ounces can be significant that you're on the right track.
Remember, our cats count on us!
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