Watch: Fat cat weighing twice its beneficial weight sheds greater than 3kg
A fats cat weighing twice its beneficial weight has shed greater than 3kg, because of a particular weight loss program plan.
Five-year-old Paisley weighed 10.75kg when she was dropped at Cats Protection final 12 months. After being placed on a specifically prescribed weight loss program, she was adopted by James Frankland, 52, and is now lower than 2kg away from her best weight.
More than three million pet cats at the moment are chubby, with the issue turning into worse in the course of the pandemic, the charity mentioned.
In a survey of greater than 2,000 cat house owners, greater than 1 / 4 (28%) mentioned that they had overfed their pet because the begin of the primary lockdown in March.
More than a 3rd (36%) mentioned their cats had visited neighbours for a bonus feed and one in 5 (20%) had gained between one and a couple of.25kg in weight.
“I felt so sorry for Paisley when I first met her,” mentioned Mr Frankland.
“She was so large she couldn’t move properly or reach around to groom herself. I have a deep love of cats and was determined to help her reach a healthy weight.
“Initially she was following a vet-prescribed diet and I later moved her to normal cat food while sticking to responsible portion sizes. Paisley begged for food most days so I usually bought her off with a catnip toy or a bit more play to help her get more exercise.”
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As properly as Paisley, Cats Protection has helped numerous chubby moggies shed the kilos within the final 12 months.
Ten-year-old sisters Dixie and Trixie got here into their care weighing 11kg and 7kg respectively. Both cats have been placed on a prescribed weight loss program, and Dixie has misplaced 2.5kg in weight.
Jinky, 14, was introduced into the Glasgow Adoption Centre final February after his earlier proprietor handed away. He had largely been fed human meals and weighed 11kg. He was given specialist weight problems meals and a once-a-week deal with of hen, earlier than being adopted in June.
Maggie Roberts, director of veterinary providers for Cats Protection, mentioned: “This survey suggests the extra time we’ve spent indoors with our cats has led to us over-indulging them, which owners did out of love or to make their feline feel like a family member.
“Sadly we are doing them more harm than good, as overweight cats are at significant risk of diabetes, joint problems and urinary infections.
“At a time of year when many of us go on a diet, it’s advisable to ask your vet if your cat needs one.”
