Neutered Cats Get Fatter?
Question:
My cats soon reject or loose enthusiasm for regular hormone-filled beef, chicken or turkey but never tire of the ‘natural’ food, eg. ocean fish or "organic" beef, chicken or turkey. The food is as fresh as I can find and they will reject it if it is in any way spoiled. Bear in mind that they are well-fed and are not motivated by severe hunger where their caution might be reduced. They have never shown any bad reaction but then they have been eating a lot worse for thousands of years anyway and I suppose their digestive system can handle it. >organic" raw >steak, chicken, turkey or fish. > Isn’t it dangerous to give a cat something that hasn’t been cooked since it > could carry diseases? > Zoe
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Years ago I owned a cat that was fed only canned cat food and by the age of 8 or so had lost most of its back teeth. I was told at the time that it was caused by lack of use and that dry food would have prevented it. The cat was not free-will fed so calculus buildup or other dental disease was not a factor. Anyway I dont believe your statement that leading vet schools are at variance with this. >Feeding your cat a diet of only canned food is a good way to have serious >dental problems later on. > Care to offer some evidence for that statement, since it contradicts the > opinions of leading veterinary schools?
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>Feeding your cat a diet of only canned food is a good way to have serious >dental problems later on.
Care to offer some evidence for that statement, since it contradicts the opinions of leading veterinary schools?
Response:
> Hello, > A couple of people have said to me, and it has also been my observation in > several instances, that neutered cats put on a very large amount of weight. > IS this true, and is there anything that can be done to prevent it?
Neutered animal require about 25% less kcals than an intact animal. Phil. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Asoka
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>organic" raw >steak, chicken, turkey or fish.
Isn’t it dangerous to give a cat something that hasn’t been cooked since it could carry diseases? Zoe
Response:
| The cat needs something to chew on Cats don’t chew. They tear and swallow.
Response:
>A couple of people have said to me, and it has also been my observation in >several instances, that neutered cats put on a very large amount of weight. >IS this true, and is there anything that can be done to prevent it?
Mine did not put on any extra weight, but he is very energetic and an active cat. You can get some interactive toys such as a feather on a stick toy. Also, I would recommend not free feeding, but rather have set meal times. Lauren
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>A couple of people have said to me, and >it has also been my observation in several >instances, that neutered cats put on a >very large amount of weight. IS this true, >and is there anything that can be done to >prevent it?
There is only one reason why cats get fat – people feed them too much. A lot of people have the mistaken idea that cats are self regulating eaters and that they can leave food out all day. While there "are" free-fed cats that don’t get fat, they are the exception and not the rule. Free-feeding is not only the quickest way to a fat cat, but is not in the best interests of the cat healthwise, especially with cats that have kidney or urinary tract problems. Scheduled, measured meals of all or mostly canned food (which has fewer calories per cup and a much higher water content) are the best way to keep a cat in good shape. Megan "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." -Edmund Burke Learn The TRUTH About Declawing http://www.stopdeclaw.com Zuzu’s Cats Photo Album: http://www.PictureTrail.com/zuzu22
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Feeding your cat a diet of only canned food is a good way to have serious dental problems later on. The cat needs something to chew on or the gums will weaken and the teeth may even fall out. Your other comments on this matter are correct in my experience but I would like to add the following—give your cat an occaisional tablespoon of "organic" raw steak, chicken, turkey or fish. Ocean fish is already "organic" and the others are harder to find but are worth the effort. Micro-nutrients lost in the processing of commercial cat food can be replaced this way and you will notice a marked increase in the energy level of your cat and this will help keep the weight down. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->A couple of people have said to me, and >it has also been my observation in several >instances, that neutered cats put on a >very large amount of weight. IS this true, >and is there anything that can be done to >prevent it? > There is only one reason why cats get fat – people feed them too much. A > lot of people have the mistaken idea that cats are self regulating > eaters and that they can leave food out all day. While there "are" > free-fed cats that don’t get fat, they are the exception and not the > rule. Free-feeding is not only the quickest way to a fat cat, but is not > in the best interests of the cat healthwise, especially with cats that > have kidney or urinary tract problems. Scheduled, measured meals of all > or mostly canned food (which has fewer calories per cup and a much > higher water content) are the best way to keep a cat in good shape.
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Some cats do get fat after being neutered, some don’t. For those that do, you can control their diet, this is harder if you in a mult-cat house-hold. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Hello, > A couple of people have said to me, and it has also been my observation in > several instances, that neutered cats put on a very large amount of weight. > IS this true, and is there anything that can be done to prevent it? > Asoka
Response:
I’ve got al my cats on Hill’s Adult Formula. Any low cal/ adult cat food would be good.
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hello, > A couple of people have said to me, and it has also been my observation in > several instances, that neutered cats put on a very large amount of weight. > IS this true, and is there anything that can be done to prevent it? > Asoka
Response:
Hello, A couple of people have said to me, and it has also been my observation in several instances, that neutered cats put on a very large amount of weight. IS this true, and is there anything that can be done to prevent it? Asoka
Response:
Hasn’t happened with any of mine. Karen
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hello, > A couple of people have said to me, and it has also been my observation in > several instances, that neutered cats put on a very large amount of weight. > IS this true, and is there anything that can be done to prevent it? > Asoka
Response:
>A couple of people have said to me, and it has also been my observation in >several instances, that neutered cats put on a very large amount of weight. >IS this true, and is there anything that can be done to prevent it?
It can be true, if the cat becomes less active after neutering. Yes, you can prevent it by increasing the activity level and/or reducing caloric intake if the cat begins to put on too much weight.
Response:
My cats soon reject or loose enthusiasm for regular hormone-filled beef, chicken or turkey but never tire of the ‘natural’ food, eg. ocean fish or "organic" beef, chicken or turkey. The food is as fresh as I can find and they will reject it if it is in any way spoiled. Bear in mind that they are well-fed and are not motivated by severe hunger where their caution might be reduced. They have never shown any bad reaction but then they have been eating a lot worse for thousands of years anyway and I suppose their digestive system can handle it. >organic" raw >steak, chicken, turkey or fish. > Isn’t it dangerous to give a cat something that hasn’t been cooked since it > could carry diseases? > Zoe
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Response:
Years ago I owned a cat that was fed only canned cat food and by the age of 8 or so had lost most of its back teeth. I was told at the time that it was caused by lack of use and that dry food would have prevented it. The cat was not free-will fed so calculus buildup or other dental disease was not a factor. Anyway I dont believe your statement that leading vet schools are at variance with this. >Feeding your cat a diet of only canned food is a good way to have serious >dental problems later on. > Care to offer some evidence for that statement, since it contradicts the > opinions of leading veterinary schools?
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Response:
>Feeding your cat a diet of only canned food is a good way to have serious >dental problems later on.
Care to offer some evidence for that statement, since it contradicts the opinions of leading veterinary schools?
Response:
> Hello, > A couple of people have said to me, and it has also been my observation in > several instances, that neutered cats put on a very large amount of weight. > IS this true, and is there anything that can be done to prevent it?
Neutered animal require about 25% less kcals than an intact animal. Phil. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Asoka
Response:
>organic" raw >steak, chicken, turkey or fish.
Isn’t it dangerous to give a cat something that hasn’t been cooked since it could carry diseases? Zoe
Response:
| The cat needs something to chew on Cats don’t chew. They tear and swallow.
Response:
>A couple of people have said to me, and it has also been my observation in >several instances, that neutered cats put on a very large amount of weight. >IS this true, and is there anything that can be done to prevent it?
Mine did not put on any extra weight, but he is very energetic and an active cat. You can get some interactive toys such as a feather on a stick toy. Also, I would recommend not free feeding, but rather have set meal times. Lauren
Response:
>A couple of people have said to me, and >it has also been my observation in several >instances, that neutered cats put on a >very large amount of weight. IS this true, >and is there anything that can be done to >prevent it?
There is only one reason why cats get fat – people feed them too much. A lot of people have the mistaken idea that cats are self regulating eaters and that they can leave food out all day. While there "are" free-fed cats that don’t get fat, they are the exception and not the rule. Free-feeding is not only the quickest way to a fat cat, but is not in the best interests of the cat healthwise, especially with cats that have kidney or urinary tract problems. Scheduled, measured meals of all or mostly canned food (which has fewer calories per cup and a much higher water content) are the best way to keep a cat in good shape. Megan "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." -Edmund Burke Learn The TRUTH About Declawing http://www.stopdeclaw.com Zuzu’s Cats Photo Album: http://www.PictureTrail.com/zuzu22
Response:
Feeding your cat a diet of only canned food is a good way to have serious dental problems later on. The cat needs something to chew on or the gums will weaken and the teeth may even fall out. Your other comments on this matter are correct in my experience but I would like to add the following—give your cat an occaisional tablespoon of "organic" raw steak, chicken, turkey or fish. Ocean fish is already "organic" and the others are harder to find but are worth the effort. Micro-nutrients lost in the processing of commercial cat food can be replaced this way and you will notice a marked increase in the energy level of your cat and this will help keep the weight down. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->A couple of people have said to me, and >it has also been my observation in several >instances, that neutered cats put on a >very large amount of weight. IS this true, >and is there anything that can be done to >prevent it? > There is only one reason why cats get fat – people feed them too much. A > lot of people have the mistaken idea that cats are self regulating > eaters and that they can leave food out all day. While there "are" > free-fed cats that don’t get fat, they are the exception and not the > rule. Free-feeding is not only the quickest way to a fat cat, but is not > in the best interests of the cat healthwise, especially with cats that > have kidney or urinary tract problems. Scheduled, measured meals of all > or mostly canned food (which has fewer calories per cup and a much > higher water content) are the best way to keep a cat in good shape.
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Response:
Some cats do get fat after being neutered, some don’t. For those that do, you can control their diet, this is harder if you in a mult-cat house-hold. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Hello, > A couple of people have said to me, and it has also been my observation in > several instances, that neutered cats put on a very large amount of weight. > IS this true, and is there anything that can be done to prevent it? > Asoka
Response:
I’ve got al my cats on Hill’s Adult Formula. Any low cal/ adult cat food would be good.
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hello, > A couple of people have said to me, and it has also been my observation in > several instances, that neutered cats put on a very large amount of weight. > IS this true, and is there anything that can be done to prevent it? > Asoka
Response:
Hello, A couple of people have said to me, and it has also been my observation in several instances, that neutered cats put on a very large amount of weight. IS this true, and is there anything that can be done to prevent it? Asoka
Response:
Hasn’t happened with any of mine. Karen
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hello, > A couple of people have said to me, and it has also been my observation in > several instances, that neutered cats put on a very large amount of weight. > IS this true, and is there anything that can be done to prevent it? > Asoka
Response:
>A couple of people have said to me, and it has also been my observation in >several instances, that neutered cats put on a very large amount of weight. >IS this true, and is there anything that can be done to prevent it?
It can be true, if the cat becomes less active after neutering. Yes, you can prevent it by increasing the activity level and/or reducing caloric intake if the cat begins to put on too much weight.
Response:
My cats soon reject or loose enthusiasm for regular hormone-filled beef, chicken or turkey but never tire of the ‘natural’ food, eg. ocean fish or "organic" beef, chicken or turkey. The food is as fresh as I can find and they will reject it if it is in any way spoiled. Bear in mind that they are well-fed and are not motivated by severe hunger where their caution might be reduced. They have never shown any bad reaction but then they have been eating a lot worse for thousands of years anyway and I suppose their digestive system can handle it. >organic" raw >steak, chicken, turkey or fish. > Isn’t it dangerous to give a cat something that hasn’t been cooked since it > could carry diseases? > Zoe
– to email–delete * (asteriks) in address
Response:
Years ago I owned a cat that was fed only canned cat food and by the age of 8 or so had lost most of its back teeth. I was told at the time that it was caused by lack of use and that dry food would have prevented it. The cat was not free-will fed so calculus buildup or other dental disease was not a factor. Anyway I dont believe your statement that leading vet schools are at variance with this. >Feeding your cat a diet of only canned food is a good way to have serious >dental problems later on. > Care to offer some evidence for that statement, since it contradicts the > opinions of leading veterinary schools?
– to email–delete * (asteriks) in address
Response:
>Feeding your cat a diet of only canned food is a good way to have serious >dental problems later on.
Care to offer some evidence for that statement, since it contradicts the opinions of leading veterinary schools?
Response:
> Hello, > A couple of people have said to me, and it has also been my observation in > several instances, that neutered cats put on a very large amount of weight. > IS this true, and is there anything that can be done to prevent it?
Neutered animal require about 25% less kcals than an intact animal. Phil. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Asoka
Response:
>organic" raw >steak, chicken, turkey or fish.
Isn’t it dangerous to give a cat something that hasn’t been cooked since it could carry diseases? Zoe
Response:
| The cat needs something to chew on Cats don’t chew. They tear and swallow.
Response:
>A couple of people have said to me, and it has also been my observation in >several instances, that neutered cats put on a very large amount of weight. >IS this true, and is there anything that can be done to prevent it?
Mine did not put on any extra weight, but he is very energetic and an active cat. You can get some interactive toys such as a feather on a stick toy. Also, I would recommend not free feeding, but rather have set meal times. Lauren
Response:
>A couple of people have said to me, and >it has also been my observation in several >instances, that neutered cats put on a >very large amount of weight. IS this true, >and is there anything that can be done to >prevent it?
There is only one reason why cats get fat – people feed them too much. A lot of people have the mistaken idea that cats are self regulating eaters and that they can leave food out all day. While there "are" free-fed cats that don’t get fat, they are the exception and not the rule. Free-feeding is not only the quickest way to a fat cat, but is not in the best interests of the cat healthwise, especially with cats that have kidney or urinary tract problems. Scheduled, measured meals of all or mostly canned food (which has fewer calories per cup and a much higher water content) are the best way to keep a cat in good shape. Megan "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." -Edmund Burke Learn The TRUTH About Declawing http://www.stopdeclaw.com Zuzu’s Cats Photo Album: http://www.PictureTrail.com/zuzu22
Response:
Feeding your cat a diet of only canned food is a good way to have serious dental problems later on. The cat needs something to chew on or the gums will weaken and the teeth may even fall out. Your other comments on this matter are correct in my experience but I would like to add the following—give your cat an occaisional tablespoon of "organic" raw steak, chicken, turkey or fish. Ocean fish is already "organic" and the others are harder to find but are worth the effort. Micro-nutrients lost in the processing of commercial cat food can be replaced this way and you will notice a marked increase in the energy level of your cat and this will help keep the weight down. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->A couple of people have said to me, and >it has also been my observation in several >instances, that neutered cats put on a >very large amount of weight. IS this true, >and is there anything that can be done to >prevent it? > There is only one reason why cats get fat – people feed them too much. A > lot of people have the mistaken idea that cats are self regulating > eaters and that they can leave food out all day. While there "are" > free-fed cats that don’t get fat, they are the exception and not the > rule. Free-feeding is not only the quickest way to a fat cat, but is not > in the best interests of the cat healthwise, especially with cats that > have kidney or urinary tract problems. Scheduled, measured meals of all > or mostly canned food (which has fewer calories per cup and a much > higher water content) are the best way to keep a cat in good shape.
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Response:
Some cats do get fat after being neutered, some don’t. For those that do, you can control their diet, this is harder if you in a mult-cat house-hold. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Hello, > A couple of people have said to me, and it has also been my observation in > several instances, that neutered cats put on a very large amount of weight. > IS this true, and is there anything that can be done to prevent it? > Asoka
Response:
I’ve got al my cats on Hill’s Adult Formula. Any low cal/ adult cat food would be good.
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hello, > A couple of people have said to me, and it has also been my observation in > several instances, that neutered cats put on a very large amount of weight. > IS this true, and is there anything that can be done to prevent it? > Asoka
Response:
Hello, A couple of people have said to me, and it has also been my observation in several instances, that neutered cats put on a very large amount of weight. IS this true, and is there anything that can be done to prevent it? Asoka
Response:
Hasn’t happened with any of mine. Karen
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hello, > A couple of people have said to me, and it has also been my observation in > several instances, that neutered cats put on a very large amount of weight. > IS this true, and is there anything that can be done to prevent it? > Asoka
Response:
>A couple of people have said to me, and it has also been my observation in >several instances, that neutered cats put on a very large amount of weight. >IS this true, and is there anything that can be done to prevent it?
It can be true, if the cat becomes less active after neutering. Yes, you can prevent it by increasing the activity level and/or reducing caloric intake if the cat begins to put on too much weight.
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