People in this era believe that thinness is the most beautiful thing, but this quota does not seem to apply to pets. Many owners will feed their pets to be fat. Everyone also thinks that fat pets are particularly "cute". When they walk, their fat little butts twist and turn, which perfectly interprets what "naive and cute" means.
Chubby ones are indeed cute, but excessive obesity is extremely harmful to pets. It may cause various diseases such as high blood pressure, arthritis, fatty liver, diabetes, etc. Pets cannot speak, and even if they suffer a lot of physical pain, it is difficult for their owners to detect them. Therefore, once the owner discovers that the pet's weight exceeds the normal range, it is very necessary to lose weight for them.
This cat named "Three Layers" is a well-known Internet celebrity cat, and it is also a real big fat cat. From the owner's laborious movements when holding it, we can see how heavy this cat is!
This cat has never been interested in sports since he was a child. His two favorite things are a rice bowl and a bed. As the days passed, the meat on the cat’s belly also swelled layer by layer.
At first, the owner didn't care. Instead, he thought the cat was so chubby and cute. Even when the cat goes out, the owner has to hold it at all times. This treatment is almost as good as that of the ancient emperors! The cat is getting fatter and fatter, but the owner has lost a lot of weight because he always holds it.
The three-layered round figure also attracted a large number of fans. After being reminded by fans, the owner also began to realize that being overweight would harm the health of the third floor. To this end, he thought of a way - start making Sanlu a vegetarian!
The owner went to the vegetable market and bought several kinds of vegetables and put them in the cat’s mouth. I thought it would ignore it, but I never expected that instead of rejecting vegetables, this cat actually ate them in big gulps, and ate them very deliciously, as if the vegetable leaves were the most delicious food in the world!
Whether it’s cabbage, lettuce or other green leafy vegetables, everyone is welcome to eat on the three floors. The poop scraper also began to understand why his cat is so fat, because it is not picky about food and eats everything! The scavenger saw that this method was useless for his own cat, so he gave up.
So, can a vegetarian diet really help cats lose weight?
The answer is of course no. Letting cats eat a vegetarian diet will not only not make them lose weight, but will also lead to more serious health problems. In one sentence: being vegetarian will harm the cat!
Some people may ask, is it that serious? Can’t humans become vegetarians to lose weight?
You must know that humans are omnivores, while cats are carnivores. The digestive system of cats is first of all different from humans. The ability of their digestive system is mainly aimed at animal proteins. Plants are difficult for cats to digest and absorb. If a cat only eats vegetarian food for a long time, it will inevitably cause health problems.
So, how should cats lose weight? For this reason, I have specially compiled the following good methods to help cats lose weight.
Please consult a pet doctor before your cat loses weight.
There are various reasons for cat obesity, and some hidden diseases may also make cats gain weight. If a pet owner rashly tries to lose weight, it can easily worsen the disease or extend it to other diseases.
Before losing weight, you should consult a professional pet doctor to ensure that there are no diseases in your body or other diseases that may be induced before trying to lose weight.
Check and get rid of your cat’s wrong eating habits
Three feet of ice does not freeze in a day. Cats do not become fat all at once. Owners should first start from themselves and check whether they adopt the wrong method when feeding their cats.
Some owners, as office workers, are worried that their cats will be hungry when they are alone at home, so when they go out in the morning, they will pour out a large amount of cat food for their cats. As everyone knows, this will make cats develop the habit of "eating until they are full, or even until they are full", which will not only put great pressure on the cat's gastrointestinal tract, but will also cause the cat to gain weight rapidly.
When a multi-cat household releases cat food, it is best for the owner to wait for the cat to finish eating, because some cats are used to eating the leftover cat food of their companions. This is why there is always one cat that is overweight in a multi-cat household.
Some owners are too soft-hearted and feel distressed when the cat barks, and take the initiative to offer delicious snacks. This also allows the cat to develop the habit of eating delicious food whenever it barks.
The above three points are the reasons why cats are obese due to the owner’s personal reasons. If you have similar habits, please change them immediately!
Regular and quantitative, step-by-step
Cats that can eat food at any time should be changed to regular and quantitative
For situations like the owner who goes out and gives the cat a large amount of food at once. You can first adopt the method of "eating less and eating more often" to let the cat get used to having food at a fixed time.
Cats that eat a regular and quantitative diet should gradually reduce their food intake.
For cats that have adapted to a regular and quantitative diet, the food supply for each meal can be gradually reduced. If the cat's weight still does not change, you can try to change the food and try to feed the cat some rations with a lower carbohydrate ratio, but you must do it step by step, gradually adding the new food to the old food, so that the cat's gastrointestinal tract can gradually adapt to this change.
Increase the amount of exercise
Like humans, cats must "open their legs" to lose weight, because exercise can speed up the cat's metabolism and consume body heat. I know it's difficult to get a fat cat to move, but as long as the owner steps in and plays with it for a little while every day. I believe that your cat will definitely cooperate with you!
Determine goals, designate plans, and record every change
Losing weight is not something that can be achieved overnight, and sudden weight loss is definitely not a good thing. It will definitely take a long time for a fat cat to become a healthy cat, and it will take at least half a year for an overweight cat to lose weight. Record your cat's weight changes once a week, try different weight loss methods, and find the one that suits your cat best.. Believe in yourself and your cat will lose weight successfully!
If your cat is also suffering from obesity, you might as well try these methods. Although it is difficult to lose weight, as long as the cat is accompanied by a poop scraper, the cat will be confident and become a healthy meow as soon as possible!