I also plan on buying salmon oil for my kitty. A little easy to digest carbs and real meat has really helped him gain weight. We just adopted a very feral kitten. Your email address will not be published. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
How much your cat should weigh depends on her age, breed, activity level and overall health. But the best way to know if your cat needs to gain weight is to talk with your vet. The vet will check for: Gastrointestinal Disorders Gastrointestinal disorders such as gastroenteritis, diarrhea, constipation, and pancreatitis are common in cats.
Others, though, may require long-term management. Internal Parasites Internal parasites are also common in otherwise health cats. Dental Disease Just like us, aging cats are prone to dental disease. Hyperthyroidism This disorder is very common in older cats and is caused by an overactive thyroid gland.
Symptoms usually include increased appetite, sometimes with vomiting, along with weight loss. Feline Diabetes Also often seen in aging cats, diabetes can have symptoms similar to hyperthyroidism, such as increased appetite and weight loss. Increased thirst and urination are also commonly seen. Kidney Disease Kidney disease is another cause of weight loss in aging cats. Your cat may show show signs of bloody urine, vomiting and diarrhea. Cancer Sadly, cancer and tumors are the number one cause of fatality in cats.
Arthritis and Visual Impairment A senior cat may experience difficulty in actually getting to the food bowl, especially if she is suffering from arthritis or failing sight. Her dinner may just not have such an appealing aroma these days. How well do you know your cat? Discover the secret world of cats. The Happy Cat Handbook - A unique guide to understanding and enjoying your cat! Did you know that thousands of research papers have been published on cat behavior and health?
Just feed her kitten chow, which is formulated to be higher in protein and fat content than adult cat food. Get the high quality stuff without fillers that will make your cat feel full but won't actually cause the weight to stay on. Once your cat is old enough, look into spaying or neutering, which can slow the metabolism.
No one likes to see poor, skinny kitty cats wasting away! Like any living being, a cat needs to eat and digest food to live. If a cat is not eating or at least doesn't seem to be getting nourishment from food, you need to find out what's wrong.
As mentioned before, you may want to try food formulated specifically for kittens as that has the most fat and protein. Read that label! The first ingredient should be a type of meat such as turkey, fish, lamb, chicken or beef. Not only will high-protein food help your cat put on a healthy amount of weight, you may notice her coat becoming shinier and softer with other physical improvements.
Maybe your cat doesn't care for the texture of dry food. Or maybe mouth pain or lost teeth is her reason for being reluctant to eat. Consider canned cat food. It's easy to digest making it quick to pack on the pounds. Read the label again.
You want to know what all is in the food and how many calories. In fact, canned food may work a bit too well in helping your cat gain weight, so use caution. Generally, you are discouraged from giving a cat people food, but desperate times may call for desperate measures. Don't feed your cat any foods that will only make the condition worse.
A small amount of plain, unsweetened yogurt on top of the food adds calories and entices Kitty to eat more. Canned sardines and mackerel are acceptable if packed in water rather than oil with no salt. Both yogurt and sardines have calcium and yogurt has probiotics. They're also both foods cats are fond of.
Treats should not be used for meal replacement as they are not very nutritious though they are high in calories. A few treats between meals can whet your cat's appetite though. A few treats at a time will help your cat's weight slowly increase.
So, you should take your cat to the vet to get checked out. While this is an illness, it is specifically related to malnourishment in cats. Hyperthyroidism sounds really scary and if left untreated, it can become a problem for your furbaby. Fortunately, Hyperthyroidism is a usually benign tumor in the thyroid gland. If this happens, it will be difficult for your cat to keep weight on. The good news is this is a treatable condition.
You just need to go to your vet and get your cat looked at by a professional. If you have moved recently or even moved furniture around, your cat could become depressed. After all, cats like a stable, predictable environment and if that is disrupted, your cat could have a depressed or stressed reaction. Additionally, the loss of another pet or family member could also trigger stress or depression in cats, just like they do in humans.
Aging cats eat far less than cats in the prime of their life. However, if your cat is losing weight, there could be another problem. This could be an age-related problem but it is important to get it checked out, as cats, of any age, need to continue eating regularly to stay healthy.
There could be a medication or other health regiment that your cat needs to go on to regain their strength but if your cat is underweight, the first order of business is usually to fatten them up. If your cat does not have the strength to fight the illness and recover, there is no amount of medicine that is going to help them. Above all, they need to eat. Kittens need robust food to grow strong. Therefore, one of the best ways to fatten up a cat is to give them some kitten, or soft food.
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