It's my understanding that UTIs (Urinary Tract Infection) aren't uncommon
in overweight kitties because they can't reach their backside to clean themselves.
Offering unlimited amounts of free choice dry food, therefore, can lead to
an overweight kitty.
This form of diabetes is more common in indoor, less active, and
overweight kitties, just as it is with their human counterparts.
If you live with
an overweight kitty there is hope.
Guar gum is good for all cats, but is particularly beneficial in diabetic and
overweight kitties.
If you've got a fat cat, a fluffy feline,
an overweight kitty — or have a cat diagnosed with diabetes — this is one webinar you do not want to miss...
After the transition, we observed the most amazing results:
our overweight kitty became a healthy size and now runs, plays, and hunts, our runny - faced kitty with allergies stopped sneezing and her eyes stopped running, and Juno's litter - mate became a shiny, soft picture of health.
Specifically,
overweight kitties may experience elevated risk of diabetes, cardiovascular and respiratory problems, and a shorter lifespan.
There are a number of health risks associated with being
an overweight kitty, of course, just as in humans.
Cats normally self - groom away their dead skin and excess hair, but again, a cat with very long hair — or
an overweight kitty — can't do a thorough job.