Showing posts with label Animal hospital Mt. Airy MD. Show all posts
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Tuesday, 7 July 2020

Felines and Obesity


6 Health Risks for Overweight Cats | PetCoach
Obesity is a quickly growing issue for both canines and felines. If you’re worried that your cat may be overweight, try to check her weight for yourself at home. Check your cat to see if you can visually see her ribs or feel her ribs. If there is a layer of fat over the ribs then she may be overweight. Your vet can help confirm this by telling you what your cat’s actual weight should be. You can also weigh your cat at the vet. If you want to weigh your cat at home, simply stand on the scale and write down your weight. Hold your cat and stand on the scale and write down the combined weight. Subtract the two and you will have your cat’s weight. Take note of what kind of diet and exercise routine your cat has and report it to your vet. Your veterinarians Mt. Airy MD can help you help your cat maintain a normal weight.