Do you have a fat cat or do you know one? Feline Obesity is a big problem with cats today…

     It is true; our indoor cats live longer, and are safer from many things: such as passing cars, fights with other cats which can lead to infectious disease, dogs and other predatory animals, poisons, whether it is intentional or accidental. However, indoor cats that do not receive enough stimulation often become overweight and end up spending a lot of their time sleeping. This sedentary lifestyle leads to obesity and a shorter life span, even for the indoor cat.

     Cats are hunters by nature, they will hunt and chase and play with their prey/food first before eating it. When they have digested their food, they will fast, and when they get hungry again, they hunt, chase, and play again before eating. However, many domestic cats are kept inside our homes and instead of hunting for their food; they just waddle over to a well filled bowl. Many people feed their cats by leaving dry kibble out at all times; when the bowl gets low or empty, it gets refilled. Contrary to popular belief; cats are not self-regulating animals, they will keep eating and eating, and eventually become obese.