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Expert: - 10/16/2007


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Hi Karen. I have a three year old female cat named August and well she's pudgy. I never thought she was "overweight" but i heard something about however fat you think you're cat is they are 10x that..or something like that. My cat NEVER goes outside she is terrified. Which is weird because i rescued her from outside when she was a kitten. But anyways she doesn't eat any people food i won't allow it and she doesn't like it. So all she eats is cat food. So i don't know what else to do to give her exercise.

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Hi Brenna,

Get a laser pointer. Cats love to chase the red dot. Play with her for about 10 minutes a day. Change her food over to a no or low grain food. Cats on a diet of foods like EVO, Wellness, Innova or Nature's Variety do better and keep weight off. Feed her exactly what it says on the bag. Split the amount up into 4-5 feedings during the day. A combo of the exercise and high quality food should have her losing weight and becoming fitter. Good luck.

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I can give advice on cat behavior. I can help about newborn kitten care. I can help with senior cat care. I can answer questions about cat proofing a home or making it cat friendly. I can answer diet questions. I can answer home treatments questions for cats. At present I have 13 cats in home and two ferals outside. And there's always room for one more!

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I have over 40 year's experience with cats. Father was a veterinarian and I assisted him in his work. I have 15 cats at present. Most are shelter or feral rescues. I have one purebred cat. I have done cat rescues and foster care. Some thoughts to carry with you. A Cat's 10 Commandments My life is likely to last 15-20 years. Any separation from you is likely to be painful. Give me time to understand what you want of me. Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well-being. Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends, your entertainments. But I have only you. Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I do understand your voice when speaking to me. Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget it. Before you swat me, before you strike me, remember that I have teeth that could draw blood. And claws to strike back. And yet I choose not to attack you. If I don't act right then have me checked to see what is wrong. Please take care of me when I grow old. You too will grow old. On the difficult journey, on the ultimate difficult journey, go with me please. Never say you can't bear to watch. Don't make me face this alone. Everything is easier for me if you are there. Because I love you so. Take a moment today to thank God for your pets. Enjoy and take good care of them. Life would be a much duller, less joyful thing without God's critters. Pass this on.

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