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Health problems associated with feline obesity

PoC avatarPosted on July 9, 2020 by Michael BroadJuly 9, 2020

The following health problems are linked to cat obesity. The information comes from a study by Hand et al 2000 as published in The Welfare of Cats and excellent reference book on domestic and feral cats edited by Irene Rochlitz … Continue reading →

Posted in Weight | Tagged cat health problems, cat obesity, obesity | Leave a reply

The three reasons why there is cat obesity

PoC avatarPosted on December 25, 2017 by Michael BroadDecember 26, 2017

In my opinion, there are three reasons why there is a current so-called “cat obesity epidemic”. The three reasons are (a) uncontrolled feeding (b) dry cat food and (c) normalizing obesity.

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Posted in Weight | Tagged cat weight, dry cat food, obesity, wet cat food | 6 Replies

Veterinarians are failing patients in pet obesity epidemic

PoC avatarPosted on December 13, 2017 by Michael BroadDecember 13, 2017

Veterinarians in North America are failing their cat patients because they don’t want to address head on the sensitive subject of cat obesity with their clients for fear of offending them. There are other reasons one of which might be that veterinarians are often tied to pet food manufacturers such as Hills whose main product is dry cat food. This restrains the vet’s ability to discuss diet.

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Posted in Weight | Tagged cat health problems, cat obesity, cat weight | 1 Reply

Talking about cat obesity can be difficult for both veterinarians and owners

PoC avatarPosted on October 2, 2017 by Michael BroadOctober 2, 2017

In a study published in Frontiers in Veterinary Science, Alexandra Phillips assessed how veterinarians dealt with pet obesity when interacting with their client (the cat’s owner) and the patient (the cat). She found that 12 out of 17 vets discussed … Continue reading →

Posted in Weight | Tagged cat obesity, USA veterinarians, veterinarians | Leave a reply

Some Basic Statistics Concerning Cat Obesity (USA)

PoC avatarPosted on June 28, 2017 by Michael BroadJune 28, 2017

The number of overweight cats in America has risen by 169% in the past 10 years. By way of comparison, there’s been an equivalent 158% increase in overweight dogs over the same period. Thirty-three percent of cats and dogs are … Continue reading →

Posted in Weight | Tagged cat and dog statistics, cat obesity, domestic cat weight statistics, statistics | 4 Replies

Overprescribing Antibiotics to Domestic Cats Can Lead to Obesity?

PoC avatarPosted on November 3, 2015 by Michael BroadNovember 3, 2015

I have asked a question in the title to this article but it’s one founded on good research and information. I do not know of any other person who has raised this question. I think it is a valid question … Continue reading →

Posted in Weight | Tagged antibiotics, Cat antibiotics, cat obesity, cat weight, fecal transplants, good bacteria, veterinarians | Leave a reply

Cat Food Portion Size to Control Feline Obesity and to Save on Waste

PoC avatarPosted on November 1, 2015 by Michael BroadNovember 1, 2015

Feeding your cat a smaller portion helps to control his weight. Where I live, you can buy wet cat food in portion sizes ranging from 50 g through to 100 g. There is an intermediate size at 85 g. I … Continue reading →

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Are Flabby Tabbies Amusing? There’s Nothing Humorous about Feline Obesity

PoC avatarPosted on May 30, 2014 by Michael BroadMay 30, 2014

While many folks think that fat cats are amusing and cute, there is nothing humorous about feline obesity. In fact, quite to the contrary; fat kitties are at a much higher increased risk for diabetes, heart disease, liver problems, arthritis, … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat Health, Weight | Tagged cat health, cat obesity, cat ownership | 28 Replies

Jeremy Kyle Explains Cat Obesity

PoC avatarPosted on April 7, 2013 by Michael BroadApril 7, 2013

The calories going in are greater than the calories going out (burned). That is the cause of cat obesity. It is not clever science and you don’t need clever diets and animal behaviorists to figure out how to fix the … Continue reading →

Posted in arthritis, Cat Behavior, cat emotions, Cat Health, Human to cat relationship, Weight | Tagged cat obesity, good cat caretaking | 13 Replies

Cat Obesity Is On The Menu

PoC avatarPosted on September 9, 2012 by Michael BroadSeptember 9, 2012

It’s official. It’s formal. They’re opening a clinic in America to deal with obesity in cats. Until now there was plenty of internet chat about that but not much else. When a respected organisation such as the Cummings School of … Continue reading →

Posted in Human to cat relationship | Tagged Best Cat Food, cat food, wet cat food | 5 Replies

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