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Champion
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07/22/2008 7:23 PM
I have 7 cats, 2 of which are dangerously overweight and the rest could stand to lose a few too. I leave food down all the time in their rooms (I also have 4 dogs and have gates on the cat rooms so they can't get in). Any ideas of what I can do so my cats lose weight? Thank you!

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07/22/2008 7:36 PM
I think you can kinda answer your own question----> STOP leaving the food down all the time......

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07/22/2008 8:43 PM
I too have a multi-cat household (3) and had a weight issue with them. Really, just one of them...the big bully who would eat her bowl and then run the others off so she could eat theirs too! I'd suggest switching to a quality, lower calorie food and feeding them small amounts 2-3 times a day. Then they aren't so hungry but you're also reducing the quanitiy too. Remember to take it slow and monitor them for any signs of distress. Do they get exercise? I bought new toys for my cats and got them into the habit of playing for about 30mins/night. I throw catnip filled fuzzy toys and whip the feather toy back and forth. They love it so much that now when it's play time my maine coon will start playing with my rottie!! Good luck! Melissa

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Champion
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07/23/2008 3:36 PM
I have a very selfish tabby who also could lose a few pounds. He bullies the other kitties too.

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08/03/2008 11:17 PM
Get your vet's recommendation on how much weight each cat should lose, over what period of time. Feed smaller quantities, more frequently. Feed a senior food, or a lite food, both that have more fiber and will help your kitties feel full longer. Increase their exercise. Stop table scraps and high-calorie treats. Use high quality dry kibble as a treat. DON'T GIVE IN to the meowing. As long as no one is in distress, ignore the begging. Cathy and the Crew

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08/10/2008 7:05 PM
OKay, what if you're someone like me, who has two fat cats and already feeds them far less than the recommended amount? And worse, they refuse to exercise. I try to get them interested in interactive toys and they just look at me like, "What do you want, woman?" They've failed to lose weight on restricted-calorie diets, high-fiber "indoor cat" diets, and now a super high-protein diet. I just want my boys to be healthy.

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