I'm convinced

Posted By: DW on 2008-01-18
In Reply to: Doncha just love these kids? - Animal person here

That cats are like people- some are predisposed to gain weight while others aren't. I have two cats, one is normal weight and the other is huge (may be a Maine Coon, but still sort of chunky). The big one does not eat that much. I tried him on diet food and fed him exactly what the vet said. He was supposed to lose 1/4 pound per week and he lost 1/4 pound the entire year! I've tried cutting back his food even more, but he whines and I can't tell if his tummy hurts because he's hungry or if he's just being a brat. He's too smart for the toys I have for him. I bought one of those laser lights for them to chase (the little one could do that all day). The big one will only chase it for a second. Waving toys in front of his face doesn't work, he attacks me instead of the toy (and he hurts!). A few times I've had success crumpling up a piece of paper and throwing it around - he catches it and tears it up. Maybe some sort of toy that is battery operated and moves by itself?

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Ok, have a fatcat here, suggestions? - Animal person here
- Have you tried a fishing rod toy or - Misha
- I have a 19 lb cat myself....sm - Georgia Gal
- A treadmill might be good idea. One-hour in morning and - half hour in the evening. :))
  - Oh, and post photo of cat with sleek abs, so kitty - will want to work harder.
    - And buy kitty nice work out clothes as incentive. - nm Garfield
- Here is one oy my boys who also has a weight problem - SM - ERMT
  - Oh how cute! - gm
  - He's such a cutie!...Thanks for the pic...sm - cat
  - Doncha just love these kids? - Animal person here
    - I'm convinced - DW
- Cut back on food. Not like kitty can open fridge and - get to food. Not rocket science. nm
  - Actually he can open the refrigerator- - Animal person here
    - No brainer. YOu can get locks for fridge to keep - people/pets out of fridge if you dont want them in
      - He's actually a locksmith by trade. - Animal person here
        You're crackin' me up....locksmith by trade!...Perhaps a cat burgular?. - cat
        Well, at least not as bad as his gay brother - Animal person here
        You've got a great sense of humor!...sm - cat
    - LOL or like my fat Siamese. My ears couldn't take it. - tnmt
      - That must be a BIG kitty. Do you have a picture? - Animal person here
        Actually I don't have a digi of him. - tnmt
  - I have the same problem with one fat cat - trose
    - Feed in separate rooms, leave in with food for 1/2hr. - They will quick learn to eat when food down. nm

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