Feline Neutering

Obesity in cats is a growing concern. In fact, 25-30 percent of pet cats seen by veterinarians these days are overweight. The condition seems more prevalent today than it was 20 years ago, mainly due to differences in lifestyle and diet. Many cats are pets inside that only rarely are called to defend their territory, stalking their prey or to do a little more than begging for their next meal.

Boredom is also a culprit, and cat food taste good is a temptation to chat endlessly with little else to do. And the more fat and calories in foods, the higher the risk of obesity.

All cats have the potential to become overweight, but the problem seems to be more common in cats of mixed breed. The highest incidence appears in neutered, middle-aged six to eleven years in males.

There are a number of theories why cats neutered are more prone to obesity than intact. The removal of reproductive organs alter hormonal balance and causes metabolic changes. In addition, neutered cats are usually late or early Adulthood kitten time when energy needs are decreasing, but the owners may fail to make adjustments food. Finally, neutering tends to curb the behavior of some cats, like homelessness and struggle, which still leads to decreased activity. In fact, surveys show that overweight cats tend to be very inactive and sleep up to 18 hours a day.

What are the dangers of obesity? Preliminary studies indicate that overweight cats are more likely to develop diabetes, skin problems, lameness due to arthritis and feline hepatic lipidosis (an accumulation of fat cells that impairs the functioning of the liver).

How can I diagnose a cat obese?
Obesity is usually set 20-25 percent of cats over ideal body weight (eg, 2.5 extra pounds may not seem like much, but it can be a huge burden for a cat whose ideal weight is 10 pounds). To determine if your cat is overweight, you must first determine your ideal body condition cats. The best method is to look at his profile and feel his body.

Supercharged: The ribs are difficult to feel. Waist and enter the abdomen is absent or barely visible.

Undernourished: The ribs are easily felt and pelvic bones can be important. obvious and abdominal tuck.

Ideal: You should be able to feel the ribs cats, but not see them. The top view should show an hourglass figure. The cat has a slight indentation in the top belt in the back of the coast just before the hips. In profile, the cat should have a slight decrease belly starts just behind the ribs and up into the hind legs.
What you can do feline obesity

Always consult your veterinarian before putting your cat on a diet. Weight loss should be done slowly and carefully, or you could put your health at risk cats. Try to eliminate trafficking and slightly reduce the amount of your cat's regular food. Then, divide his new reduced daily food allowance in four or five small meals to prevent feeling deprived. Multiple small meals also tend to increase its metabolic rate, which can help your Slim Tubby tabby down. Changing your cat to a low-calorie diet low in fat is another option.