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My oldest cat gets a little tubby in the winter too. This winter has
been the exception, however. I've taken to feeding her "lite" cat food
and have a kitten that chases her all over the house. Between the light
food and the kitten, she's kept her weight down. Actually, you might
want to get a second cat--it will keep your kitty entertained while
you're away.

My cat fluctuates in weight, althought the difference isn't that big.  Being
an indoor cat it doesn't matter so much on the season.  I found that
getting him interested in things like playing with his shadow, and lights
helped him play more.  We also bought a laser pointer that seems to
amuse him and keep him going for hours.  Aside from that we haven't done
anything with his food, and he is now 8 years old.  About all we did
with his food is that he was getting soft food in the evening, but we cut
that in half and now give him the other half in the morning.  He always has
dry food to eat.  I think getting your cat playing is the best thing you can
do.

How old is you cat and has much does she currently weigh? If she's still a
kitten then she's growing normally.

Mar

Just like with humans: good life, delicious food and luck of activity is
causing the pile up of punds. Your cat needs excercise and perhaps for a
while, a prescription diet food, if vet thinks she is too overweight.

The easiest thing to do would probably buying a "cat tree" (something like
this: http://www.petsmart.com/products/product_15113.shtml or this :
http://www.peninsulapetresort.com/cat_playhouse.htm. Basically few levels
for your cat to climb on.

Second, if you can, like others suggested, get another cat, and perhaps a
kitten which is generally livelier and will "force" yours one to move more
to play.

I have also created "cat zones" on top of 2 large cupboards. I placed some
large boxes(cats love boxes) on top pf cuboards. Next I bought some zig-zag
shelfs and put them on the wall as "cat stairs" that lead to top of
cuboards. It only took me once to show them what is goin on and ever since
they love going upstairs. Cats would live on a  ceiling if they could :) So
free up those spaces on tops! I got the idea from this fantastic book, which
I cannot reccoment you more to buy and read "The cats house" by Bob Walker:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0836221834/qid=1072792672/sr=1-1/r
ef=sr_1_1/103-4931588-9103838?v=glance&s=books

You can see some of the pictures from the book on this site. My visitors
don;t even notice that "cat stairs" are actually there for cat purpose, but
just think it's a wonderfull design for the walls! That's how good it looks.

Finally get her some cat toys. Probably the best are those that look like a
peace of string with a mouse/bird/fish/fly attached at the end so that you
can play with her. Or ping pong balls. Anything she needs to chase really.

Best wishes.

Gee

Do you have a dog? Dog food is much higher in calories, and if the cat eats it, they will
gain weight very quickly. If she is just getting cat food, you may try one of the 'light'
diet cat foods on the market. I found after putting my pudgy one on a diet, she eventually
stopped 'nagging' for food, although she is still a shameless beggar when she knows I am
preparing dinner.

I also try to encourage some healthy indoor 'play time' which includes running through the
house playing chase, and providing toys for active exercise.

Paraphrased from Nietzsche, who was likely paraphrasing Goethe, to whom it is also
attributed.

DeAnna