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Severly overweight cat2007-11-25 12:25:44

I'm fostering a cat for our local rescue society. He was abandoned there without helth information, or age. He's middle age I'd say though. He is seriously overweight, I don't know how many pounds specificly, but he's in a dangerous condition. He's also very depressed seeming. He has no interest in his new surroundings, or me or anything at all. What can I do to get him playing with things, or walking around? HELP!

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I read all the other posts, and honestly, stick with the suggestions from 'old cat lady' about rescue remedy and diet. She is right on. Iams and Science Diet are not good foods. I know most Vets say they are, but vets were never schooled in nutrition. They do understand the percentage of protein, etc. that cats should have, but where that protein is derived from is of most importance. Most of the cat foods are full of sugar, creating unhealthy and obese cats, much like Americans. Better foods do not advertise, but use that money to put into better quality ingredients. I use Felidae or Chicken Soup for The Cat Lovers Soul, and Wellness. All of these foods are great.

For more nutrition info go to:

http://www.catsabout.com

Best Wishes Foster Mom

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gosh i would also need advice on that last i weighed her was last week and she weighs 28 lds! most of the time i try to take her outside on a harness and a leash or i have a 8 week old poodle that chases her a lot of we just kind of chase her around the house. She started gaining weight after we got her spayed last july of 05. but i would just try and get her to go outside or chase/play with her

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Garfield!

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Cats can get depressed over many things. The fact that he is not with a family now could be the cause. Maybe he has been with that family his whole life and the change is affecting him. He could be diabetic and that would cause this behavior. However he is overweight so its hard to say. Science diet has a formula for over weight cats, but you could get something at wal-mart if cost is an issue. Give him time to get used to his surroundings. Some cats almost act snobby in a new home like a child who would rather be doing something else. Either way I would get some blood work done to check thyroid and blood sugar.

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You could try placing his food bowl in different places each time you feed. This makes him "hunt" for his food and at least get some extra exercise.

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Before given the cat to foster, you should have been given a diet sheet and special care instructions. Has he even been vet checked?