Here is a cat weight reduction program by an experienced cat guardian/caretaker who instigated the program on the advice of her veterinarian which was successful in reducing weight by 30% in six months. please continue reading
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. please continue reading
I believe, and this is a theory, that cat junk food (poor quality dry cat food or perhaps even all dry cat food) confuses the cat into being unable to assess the calorific value per weight of their food which … please continue reading
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 … please continue reading
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 … please continue reading
People search on the Internet for an answer to the question: What is considered an obese cat? The answer is both simple and not quite so simple. Obesity with respect to cats is defined as greater than 15% above ideal … please continue reading
In the UK, and probably in Europe generally and in America, feline diabetes is getting worse. The number of cats with diabetes has more than doubled (an increase of 130%) in the past year. This is shocking and it comes … please continue reading
Here are some things that you could consider doing if you think your cat has arthritis. The most common form is degenerative joint disease. The cartilage covering the surface of the joint wears out. The bone becomes rough at the … please continue reading
This is a study which affects all animals and humans. It is a study which concerns mice who were given a poor diet extremely high in fat and sugar. It was found that this poor diet had an effect upon … please continue reading
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 … please continue reading
