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Huge Norwegian Forest Cat and he is overweight as well

PoC avatarPosted on April 27, 2018 by Michael BroadJune 21, 2018

This impressive looking Norwegian Forest Cat, Ulric, is enormous, as enormous as the most enormous Maine Coon cats that you see in America. He caught my eye. He is a ginger-and-white tabby Norwegian Forest Cat with beautiful long fur. He … Continue reading →

Posted in Norwegian Forest Cat | Tagged cat breed size, cat obesity, cat weight, norwegian forest cat, obesity | 5 Replies

If your cat is overweight disclose it to your pet insurer

PoC avatarPosted on April 22, 2018 by Michael BroadApril 23, 2018

Firstly you have got to decide whether your cat is overweight. A lot of people are normalizing their cat’s obesity to the point where they are unable to distinguish between a cat of normal weight and a cat who was … Continue reading →

Posted in Weight | Tagged cat health insurance, cat obesity, obesity, pet health insurance, pet insurance | 2 Replies

How can I get my cat to lose weight?

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

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.

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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

Cat junk food prevents cats assessing its energy density

PoC avatarPosted on October 23, 2017 by Michael BroadOctober 23, 2017

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 … Continue reading →

Posted in dry cat food | Tagged cat food, cat obesity, dry cat food | 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 →

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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

What is considered an obese cat?

PoC avatarPosted on April 30, 2017 by Michael BroadApril 30, 2017

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 … Continue reading →

Posted in Weight | Tagged cat health problems, cat obesity | 5 Replies

The Rise of Feline Diabetes Marches On

PoC avatarPosted on April 21, 2017 by Michael BroadJune 21, 2018

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 … Continue reading →

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My cat has arthritis what do I do?

PoC avatarPosted on December 21, 2016 by Michael BroadDecember 23, 2016

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 … Continue reading →

Posted in arthritis | Tagged cat arthritis, cat health problems, cat obesity, home treatments for cats | 5 Replies

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