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Mark Healey - 05 Apr 2004 07:49 GMT

My indoor cats are pretty fat. They hat pretty big flappy guts. I
let them free feed dry food because I work odd erratic hours.

1) How dangerous is it for them?

Is there a way to let them continue to free feed and loose weight? I
know I hate dieting.

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Vicki Harding - 05 Apr 2004 08:44 GMT

There are dry cat food products designed for the not-so-active or overweight
cat which can be bought at nearly any major grocery store. (I hate dieting
too!;).. Tori

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>My indoor cats are pretty fat. They hat pretty big flappy guts. I
>let them free feed dry food because I work odd erratic hours.
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Diane L. Schirf - 05 Apr 2004 13:49 GMT

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> My indoor cats are pretty fat. They hat pretty big flappy guts. I
> let them free feed dry food because I work odd erratic hours.
>
> 1) How dangerous is it for them?

How dangerous is obesity in humans? Diabetes, heart disease, etc. As
someone who's obese, I hate to see anyone who isn't get that way,
including a cat. I've lost some weight in the last year and feel so much
better that I can't imagine ever not working to not get any larger if
possible.

> Is there a way to let them continue to free feed and loose weight? I
> know I hate dieting.

I had to start feeding Hodge a controlled amount twice a day. He has
dropped five pounds. He clearly feels better, but he probably doesn't
like not eating. But he's a cat, and it's not healthy for cats to eat
constantly. Just look at how wild cats live.

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Sherry - 05 Apr 2004 14:42 GMT

>My indoor cats are pretty fat. They hat pretty big flappy guts. I
>let them free feed dry food because I work odd erratic hours.
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>Is there a way to let them continue to free feed and loose weight? I
>know I hate dieting.

You could try a diet food, and only offering the suggested quantity--but only
if they *like* it. You can't afford to have them stop eating for any
reason--fat cats are more prone to hepatic lipidosis and it's important they do
eat every day.
It would be really good if you could induce them to exercise more too. Maybe a
"laser pointer" workout every evening?

Sherry

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