Why cats don’t get fat
1. Parasites in the body
When cats are infected with parasites, the nutrients and blood in their bodies will be sucked by the parasites, and the cats will have diarrhea, vomiting, dull hair, Blood in the stool, frequent coughing, etc. This condition not only leads to loss of appetite in cats, but also to malnutrition and anemia. In this case, cats will naturally eat whatever they eat without gaining weight.
2. Poor gastrointestinal function
The cat has poor gastrointestinal function, no matter how nutritious it is, it cannot absorb the nutrition of the food well, resulting in No matter how you eat, you will not gain weight, and even cause malnutrition. Generally, cats with poor gastrointestinal function are more prone to diarrhea, and the owner can judge whether the cat has this condition based on this.
3. Excessive activity
Generally, kittens are thin, mainly because kittens are more active and active , consumes a lot of calories during excessive exercise, so it may be that the kitten’s feed intake is normal, but it is relatively thin. This condition will improve as he becomes an adult, and the cat will gradually gain weight as he becomes an adult.
4. Poor quality or low nutrient content of cat food
Most low-end cat food with low reviews is made from grains and meat The content is very low to none. The reason why cats eat it is because it contains a lot of additives, which causes cats to eat a lot, but it is difficult to obtain sufficient nutrition. In addition, it is difficult for the cat’s stomach to digest grains, and too many additives are very harmful to the cat. It is recommended that the owner pay attention to selecting high-quality cat food to feed the cat.
If the cat is very thin and does not eat fat, you can try to change the cat’s diet and choose a high-quality cat that is rich in nutrition and palatability Food to feed the cat. But be careful to change your cat’s diet gradually, so as not to cause gastrointestinal discomfort. If the weight of the cat is still the same or has a tendency to decrease, it is recommended to take the cat to the veterinary hospital in time, so that the veterinarian will conduct a comprehensive examination to check whether the cat has any health problems. If your cat has an underlying health problem, simply changing your cat’s diet to increase his appetite won’t help, the problem must be addressed. Assist in treating your cat as directed by your veterinarian.
For example, if there are parasites in the cat, in addition to deworming the cat, the following work should be done:
1. Keep the cat’s living environment clean
Pay attention to cleaning and disinfecting the home, because the home is not clean for a long time, and the poor living environment will more easily lead to the infection of parasites. At the same time, insist on deworming the cat once a month in vitro, and deworming it in vivo every three months.
2. Use high-quality cat food to feed cats
After treatment, cats need more nutrition. It is recommended to buy cat food with high animal protein content to feed cats. Feed your cat some high-protein, low-carb, and grain-free food. If the cat is more active and eats less, it is recommended to feed the cat with a high-calorie and high-fat food.
