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Cat Forum / Health and Behavior / February 2006Cosimo is one sick cat
First, I got the news that at 24 lbs. he is morbidly obese. The leg splaying is probably because of the UTI but that's been resolved. Still awaiting test results to see if there's any kidney or liver damage. On top of that he's arthritic in his left hip and right rear knee. And if the tests are good and we don't have to put him down, he's going on a crash diet. So lets hope he makes it through this one. He's only eight years old. He's my first cat that had a weight problem. The other two cats are within normal weight range. So now they'll all have to get used to the fact that there'll be no more free-feeding. I have never been a fan of free feeding, especially for indoor only kitties. They sometimes get bored, and do what we do - eat!!! My vet has always complemented me on my cats' weights - they are always normal - not even chubby. I play with them, run them up and down steps, etc. and I don't leave food out constantly. Cats in the wild only eat every 2-3 days - I once had a domestic cat who only ate every two days and he was an indoor cat. On Mon 13 Feb 2006 08:35:22p, wrote in rec.pets.cats.health+behav (news:1139880922.705687.320800@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com): > Cats in the wild only eat every 2-3 days - I once had a domestic > cat who only ate every two days and he was an indoor cat. Did you run him up and down the stairs on that sparse diet? Domestic cats don't have the liver to withstand that kind of diet. In fact, some argue that 2 meals per day are even good for domestic cats. The diet in the wild is mice and even bugs, and several times per day.  SignatureCheryl > I have never been a fan of free feeding, especially for indoor only > kitties. They sometimes get bored, and do what we do - eat!!! [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > Cats in the wild only eat every 2-3 days - I once had a domestic cat > who only ate every two days and he was an indoor cat. But interestingly before I got Cosimo the other two cats free fed without any issues. Randy and Emily are 11 lbs. and 6.5 lbs. each. > n article <1139880922.705687.320800@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com>, > armshome@aol.com says... [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > But interestingly before I got Cosimo the other two cats free fed > without any issues. Randy and Emily are 11 lbs. and 6.5 lbs. each. As my veterinarian says, like people, some cats are naturally prone to obesity. SignatureWeb site: http://www.slywy.com/ Message board: http://www.slywy.com/phpBB2/ Journal: http://slywy.blogspot.com/ > > n article <1139880922.705687.320800@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com>, > > armshome@aol.com says... [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > As my veterinarian says, like people, some cats are naturally prone to > obesity. That's what the vet was telling me too. Of course I kind of knew what the outcome would be. So now I'm minus one cat and $750 poorer. I'm at least glad he was made comfortable before the end. >> I have never been a fan of free feeding, especially for indoor only >> kitties. They sometimes get bored, and do what we do - eat!!! [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] >But interestingly before I got Cosimo the other two cats free fed >without any issues. Randy and Emily are 11 lbs. and 6.5 lbs. each. Cosimo's condition sounds grim, with the arthritis and all. It makes me think of those fat people you see in the junk food aisle at WalMart, with a powered shopping cart and an oxygen tube. Sad. I hope Cosimo can get a grip and turn his life around. Charlie > > I have never been a fan of free feeding, especially for indoor only > > kitties. They sometimes get bored, and do what we do - eat!!! [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > But interestingly before I got Cosimo the other two cats free fed > without any issues. Randy and Emily are 11 lbs. and 6.5 lbs. each. An update. When the lab results came back it became clear that the best choice was to euthanize. So I held him as he drifted to sleep from the sedatives and that was the end. Goodbye Cosimo. I'm so sorry for your loss. S. >> > I have never been a fan of free feeding, especially for indoor only >> > kitties. They sometimes get bored, and do what we do - eat!!! [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > Goodbye Cosimo. > I'm so sorry for your loss. Thank you very much. Here's a little story though. As I left the building that the vet was in I was a little disoriented and what did I happen to walk by? The Providence Animal Rescue Leauge. It's across the street from the back side of the building I was coming from. Until this time I hadn't realized it was exactly 1 mile from my place. Probably a sign from Cosimo saying he wouldn't mind if I adopted another kitten. >> > I have never been a fan of free feeding, especially for indoor only >> > kitties. They sometimes get bored, and do what we do - eat!!! [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > Goodbye Cosimo. "Rise up slowly, Angel. It's hard to let you go,,," MLB > An update. When the lab results came back it became clear that the best > choice was to euthanize. So I held him as he drifted to sleep from the > sedatives and that was the end. > > Goodbye Cosimo. I'm really very sorry about Cosimo. I'm sure he knew he was loved. Candace > An update. When the lab results came back it became clear that the best > choice was to euthanize. So I held him as he drifted to sleep from the > sedatives and that was the end. > > Goodbye Cosimo. I'm sorry for your loss :( SignaturePawsForThought Do NOT put him on a crash diet. He'll end up with serious health problems. I reduced my Tucker's weight by 6 pounds very slowly by giving him canned food twice per day. For his story, visit his web page: http://community-2.webtv.net/getcathelp/tucker/ >And if the tests are good and we don't have to put him down, he's going >on a crash diet. This is just an expression, right? I'm sure your vet has let you know that cats cannot go on crash diets. If he didn't take in enough calories and lost weight very quickly, the fat would go straight to his liver and cause hepatic lipidosis (fatty liver disease). Very real possibility for a 24 pound cat. You have to go *very* slowly. If done correctly, weight will not drop off too quickly. I hope you are doing this with vet supervision. Janna > >And if the tests are good and we don't have to put him down, he's going > >on a crash diet. [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > Janna Yes, it was just an expression and it doesn't matter now anyhow. |
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