The Danger of Obesity in Cats
There are several causes of obesity in cats that can be harmful to the cat's health, including:
1. Overfeeding (excess food). Many catlovers are careless in providing food. Instead of regulated portions, instead provide food in large portions.
2. Lack of exercise and exercise. Cat are always sleeping and lazing are potentially affected by obesity.
3. Decreased body metabolism. Decreased metabolism can cause food that enters the body of our beloved cat can not be absorbed properly. Take the cat to the vet immediately if it shows any strange signs on its body.
4. Unbalanced hormones. In some cases, some cats have an unbalanced disorder that can lead to obesity.
However, catlovers can prevent the cat from becoming obese in the following ways:
- Weigh the cat weekly.
- Set a regular meal schedule
- Reduce excessive carbohydrate consumption
- Restriction of calorie consumption in cats
- Keep an eye on cat activities
- Do the weight loss program properly and not excessively.
If catlovers want to make our beloved cat healthy and not obese, pay attention and supervise the cat so that it does not carelessly eat food that is not suitable. Even though cats are on a weight loss program, they should still eat a healthy diet.