What does this mean?
According to the conclusion given by the Waltham Research Institute: When choosing a calorie source, cats prioritize protein intake, followed by fat, and finally carbohydrates.
That is, cats will instinctively adjust and supplement according to the amount of nutrients they need.
ⅠWhy do cats gain weight since they have the ability to manage weight?
①The two core points of obesity: overeating + lack of exercise, which is exactly the same as that of humans.
②The living conditions are good, and the food or snacks made by modern industry are far more comfortable than “trying hard to catch mice and eat mice”.
ⅡHow to judge the degree of obesity in my cat?
Postural assessment, based on visual and tactile judgment.
Overweight cat: It is difficult to feel the ribs + round abdomen + no waistline and abdominal line
Obese cat: unable to feel the ribs + chest, abdomen, spine Covered with thick fat
ⅢHow to solve the problem of cat obesity (weight loss)
①Choose the way of eating less and more meals, which is very important
②You can reduce the amount of food by 30% during weight loss
③Do not give snacks or other non-main meals during weight loss Calorie food
④Increase the amount of game activity, 15 minutes each time
number of times? Customized according to the owner’s specific situation.
What are you doing? Food can be hidden somewhere, electric toys or hand toys can be used, people can be chased, etc.
PS: The cat goes through some hunting action before eating the food. We can also use this idea to play and then eat.
⑤If the situation is more serious, you can choose to lose weight with prescription food (the amount of fiber will be more than ordinary), and keep eating small and frequent meals.
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The disadvantages of obesity will not be repeated here, but refer directly to humans.
Kittens should pay attention to a balanced nutritional intake, rather than the so-called fat gain (gills). Cats enter middle age at 7 years old, and enter old age at 10 years old. They need to choose matching cat food in different growth periods.
When the cat is neutered, its metabolic rate will drop, and the owner should adjust and reduce the amount of food in time. (Vernacular: Originally there were 10 organs, but now there is one less, and naturally less calories are needed~)
