I have a 19 lb cat myself....sm

Posted By: Georgia Gal on 2008-01-18
In Reply to: Ok, have a fatcat here, suggestions? - Animal person here

I feed her less than the recommended feeding and make sure the dog food isn't out to where she can get to it ... and she's still fat as can be.

There's a treadmill in my office which she is thoroughly convinced is her sleeping post - unless of course I make her move so I can do my walking!

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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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