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September 4th, 2009
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U.S. cats are fatter and more unhealthy than ever. Turn your cat’s health around! Ask your vet how many calories your cat needs each day to reach their ideal weight. Feed your cat 2 to 4 small meals each day. Allowing free access to food all day long contributes to unnatural hormonal signals which make weight loss very difficult.
Avoid foods with inferior ingredients for cats such as corn and rice. Cats are carnivores and need a higher protein, lower carbohydrate diet to achieve weight loss. Pay attention to treats as a source of “hidden” calories. Deduct the calories given as treats from the total daily calorie amount. Cats are often grossly overfed because treat calories are not accounted for. Weigh your cat every week or two and call your vet with questions. Stick to it – your cat will thank you for it! Dr. Spector is a veterinarian, nutritional advisor & pet lover! For more information about pet health, visit us online at www.vcapets.com. |
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My Flower kitty is about 1 lb. overweight. She’s ten and I’ve noticed that she is starting to slow down. Flower gets into her playful moods, that’s when I try to play with her. My other cats are at a good weight. These cats run like their on speed. It’s good excerise for them. Talk to ya later, Tracey