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Obesity Is your cat fat?

Cats have unhealthy eating habits that are very much like ours: consuming food that is high in calories and carbohydrates. But we play a big role in our cat’s weight by giving them too many treats, free feeding, and feeding human food. We live in a “food is love” culture, and it’s very hard to say no.

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am surprised that talking about obesity is a taboo topic - even when it is about your cat - also with veterinarians. A video study done of veterinarian cat appointments showed that very few vets even broach the subject, and the ones who did “used humor to strengthen the vet-client relationship”; and spoke directly to the cat. “Squirt, you sure are a big boy for your name.” (Said in their high-pitched cat voice.)

It’s a serious topic.

Media encourages an unhealthy view of ideal cat weight by publishing images of cats who are overweight; therefore, a lot of people don’t understand what an average sized cat should look like. I use the nine-point system body chart that visually demonstrates emaciated to obese. A 4-5 body score is ideal, 6 is considered overweight and 7+ is obese. Over half of the cats in the United States are overweight, which is defined as 20% more than ideal body weight. Similar to us humans, “ideal” is different for each of us. Measured in pounds, for an average body framed cat, about 10 pounds is ideal.

Why are some cats able to regulate their eating, while others overeat?

We think of resisting food temptation as self-control, but cats don’t have an emotional attachment to food like we do. Cats do normally regulate their food intake to their energy requirements, however, in some instances, cats are not able to do that. Research shows this is linked to leptins - the hormones that regulate energy balance by inhibiting hunger. There was a study done where they increased the leptin levels in cats, but they continued to overeat, which concluded that some cats have leptin resistance. If you observe your cat scarfing down meals and gaining weight, leptin resistance could be a contributing factor.

What are the risks of feline obesity?

The list of risk factors for obese cats is a long one! A shortened life span is almost guaranteed; a study on dogs showed they lived two years less than their slim counterparts and suggests that this data is the same for cats. Scientific evidence now shows that fat tissue is biologically active. It secretes inflammatory hormones and creates oxidative stress on the body’s tissue - both of which contribute to many diseases that are related to chronic, low-level inflammatory conditions. Obese cats are more likely to develop diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, cancer, urinary tract disease, bladder stones, skin What causes a cat to be overweight?

There are many contributing factors; genetics plays a role in problems, arthritis and faster degeneration of joints. your cat’s weight, as does behavior and lifestyle. Certain purebred cats, such as Siamese and Abyssinian tend to be more How do I know if I’m overfeeding my cat? lean. Middle-aged cats are more obese than younger cats. But The feeding instructions on cat food are generalized, and often at the end of the day, it is the same for all species: consuming don’t guide you in the best way to understand how many calories your cat needs per day. I like to use this simplified calculamore calories than you can burn off. tion to figure out cat daily caloric intake:

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Convert your cat’s weight in pounds to kilograms. For example, an 11-pound cat = 5kg Multiply the kg times 30 and add 70. For example, our 11-pound cat = 5kg X 30 + 70 = 220 kilo calories per day (kcals) For weight loss, feed 70% of this — 0.70 X 200 = 154 Read the labels on your cat food, not all of them communicate the kcals, and if not, send an email to the manufacturer and ask for the information. I find most are happy to respond quickly. The can I happened to grab while writing this article, has 172 kcal/5.5 oz can, which means I would feed about a can a day to the 11-pound cat.

7. Skip treat time and replace with toy or catnip time 8. One vet suggests feeding your cat a moderately palatable food to slow down intake.

9. Increase exercise/activity - playing for just 10 minutes per day is as effective as calorie restriction. Have more interactive wand-toy play with your cat; play fetch; use a laser light (but give a healthy treat at the end); harness/leash train your cat for walks; place beds in places where they have to climb up to get on them; build a catio with climbing structures and shelves.

10. Do regular weigh-ins every 2-3 weeks to monitor progress.

It is important to go slow and take the pounds off a little at a 1. Feed 70% less than the suggested amount of calories per time; a crash diet or fasting is detrimental to your cat’s health. day, using the formula above When overweight cats lose some of their excess poundage, 2. Limit, or stop feeding dry kibble; it is very high in carbohydrates it has been shown it increases their daily functioning. Mobility, grooming and overall mood improves. I’d love to see some 3. Choose a quality canned food or raw food diet of your before and after weight loss photos - send to: molly@ 4. Do not free feed; cats are snackers (not meal eaters) and catbehaviorsolutions.org need to be fed frequently throughout the day - a minimum of Molly DeVoss is a cat expert and a Certified Feline Trainthree times (I feed mine five times a day) ing and Behavior Specialist. She is the Executive Director 10 things you can do to get weight off your cat:

5. Use a food puzzle - studies have shown cats who have food given in bowls expend fewer calories than feral cats who have to hunt for their meals. For canned or raw food, put the food in a coffee cup and lay it down on its side on a mat .

6. Switch to healthy, low calorie treats such as shaved turkey breast (low sodium and without seasoning, found at your deli counter), or freeze-dried chicken

of Cat Behavior Solutions, a Trainer/Mentor for The Jackson Galaxy Project Cat Pawsitive Pro, and host of Cat Talk Radio. She has over a decade experience working with one of the highest volume shelters in the U.S. Quite simply, Molly is a cat sleuth. She figures out why cats do what they do and educates cat guardians on how to modify those behaviors when they become difficult to live with.

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