Losing weight is a major problem faced by humans, and now it has become a major problem faced by cats. Cats usually eat like their ancestors, but if they really get fat, they will probably end up being dragged by the cat to lose weight.
“It is not a good thing for a cat to be too fat.” I believe this concept has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. Today I don’t want to overturn this concept in front of everyone, but I just hope everyone can understand that being too fat is not a good thing, but being too thin can also cause headaches.
If the cat at home is skinny and dry, and falls down when the wind blows, can you rest assured?
There are many problems with raising a cat, but the most troublesome is that no matter how much it eats, it will not gain weight.
Reasons why cats are “thin”
1. Internal factors
Picky eaters.
If you give him too many snacks, or if the cat food you give him doesn’t taste good, he will become picky and won’t eat even if you feed him cat food.
Gastrointestinal problems.
If the cat’s stomach is not very good, or it cannot digest well, it will not eat anymore because it already feels full. In this case, the owner will think that it is picky.
Parasitic infection.
After a kitten is parasitized, the parasites in the body will take away a lot of nutrients, causing the kitten’s body to become malnourished. This is why the kitten cannot gain weight no matter how much it eats.
Oral problems.
If a cat has periodontitis, gums and other oral diseases, it will cause oral discomfort, eat less, and become picky eaters~
Genetic issues.
In addition, cats’ genes also have a lot to do with it. If cats don’t eat too much food since they were young, they won’t gain weight no matter how much they eat, because their genes are very thin.
In heat.
When a cat is in estrus or feels uncomfortable, his appetite will become worse and he will not gain weight.
2. External factors
The dog’s feeding is irregular.
If you feed a kitten too much cat food at one time, or eat it irregularly every day, over time, the kitten’s food will become unstable, its gastrointestinal discomfort, and it will become picky and eat too much. Less~
Environmental reasons.
If the kitten lives in a humid and humid environment, which will cause the kitten to feel uncomfortable and in a bad mood, it will become picky about food.
The feeding method is unreasonable.
If kittens are often fed human food, or if attractants and flavor enhancers are added to the kitten’s food, the kitten will become picky and will not gain weight.
How to “fatten” a cat?
1. Don’t feed it snacks often~
2. Improve cats’ intestinal problems. It is recommended to go to the hospital for a physical examination to rule out simple gastrointestinal problems. You can take some probiotics to improve the intestinal tract.
3. Change feeding habits. In daily life, feed kittens for a certain period of time, and feed kittens two or three times a day.
4. Choose nutritionally balanced cat food, preferably meaty, with good meat quality and good meat quality.
5. If the cat is in estrus and is still losing weight, it is recommended to send the cat to be neutered. After sterilization, the cat’s appetite will increase~
However, after neutering surgery, cats may be emotionally unstable, so it is best to comfort the cat with delicious food.
How much does your cat weigh?
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