Overweight and
obese cats often have soiling and dermatitis under their tails as well.
Not exact matches
On Jackson Galaxy «s wonderful TV show, My
Cat From Hell, he often (and correctly) attributes aggression and other behavior problems directly to an obese cat's discomfort due to weig
Cat From Hell, he
often (and correctly) attributes aggression and other behavior problems directly to an
obese cat's discomfort due to weig
cat's discomfort due to weight.
Activity through play is most effective with
obese cats as, in addition to burning calories, it increases muscle mass, increases resting metabolic rate, improves mobility and mental stimulation, and
often improves the
cat — owner bond.10 Owners should be encouraged to increase their
cat's activity level at home gradually, based on its needs, starting with 5 to 10 minutes per day of low - intensity activities for sedentary pets (e.g., walking).22 Creativity in activities, such as incorporating food - dispensing toys, placing meals in different parts of the house, and using interactive toys, laser pointers, and electronic mice can also be helpful with a long - term weight loss program.22 Any increase in physical activity is likely beneficial for a
cat of any weight.
A common disorder in
cats, feline diabetes (diabetes mellitus)
often affects older
obese males, but is not exclusive to that group.
While diabetes mellitus can affect any
cat, it most
often occurs in older,
obese cats.
A
cat's weight at one year of age
often reflects the animal's optimal body weight, although this is not true of
cats who are already
obese at one year.
In contrast to
obese animals, some geriatric dogs and
cats may have the problem of unintended weight loss and this may
often be overlooked.
It
often affects older,
obese males, but can afflict any
cat.
Although the exact cause is unknown, the disease more
often occurs in older,
obese male
cats.
Obese cats suffer from bladder and urinary tract disease, but also
often develop diabetes.
While we know that being overweight is
often a problem for humans in the US, we are also learning that approximately 52 % of dogs and 57 % of
cats in the US are also considered overweight or
obese.
I particularly appreciated Foxâ $ ™ s comments about multi-cat households, such as â $ œâ $ ¦ I have found that
cats who live only with humans more
often become dull,
obese and sickly than
cats whose social environment is enriched by the companionship of other affectionate, playful
cats.â $ His words reshaped my view of a multi-cat environment.