arthrosis

Obesity will increase the load of joints, greatly increase the probability of cats suffering from bone and joint diseases, and even lead to paralysis in severe cases.

Being overweight will increase the pressure on the joints. Old cats may have osteoarthritis. Overweight cats are five times more likely to limp than normal cats. The decrease of activity ability will reduce the energy demand of pets, and if the daily food intake is not adjusted, it will lead to further weight gain, which is a frustrating vicious circle.

Heart attack?

Obesity also increases the risk of heart disease. Obese cats have high blood fat content, which easily leads to fat deposition on the blood vessel wall, which leads to poor blood flow and heavy burden on the heart.

As the cat's weight increases, its heart rate, ventricular volume, blood pressure and blood volume will also increase. Therefore, the load of the heart also increases, and long-term overload can easily lead to heart disease.

At the same time, due to excessive fat, a large amount of fat accumulates on the chest wall and abdominal wall, the activity of the chest and abdominal cavity becomes worse, and breathing is compressed to a certain extent. Due to the insufficiency of cardiopulmonary function and the need to overcome gravity during exercise, animals are intolerant of exercise.

Internal diseases

The probability of obese pets suffering from respiratory, urinary and endocrine diseases will also increase significantly.

1. Gastrointestinal diseases

Overweight cats are more likely to suffer from diarrhea, anal sac disease, constipation and inflammatory bowel disease. In addition, if you can't wash and dress effectively, it may lead to an increase in smell and poor hygiene.

2. Breach of immunity

Overweight and obese cats, especially those fed high-fat foods, have lower resistance to germs, so they are more likely to get sick.

3. Urinary system diseases

Obese cats are more likely to suffer from lower urinary tract diseases, such as cystitis, bladder stones, urinary tract obstruction, etc., which will eventually lead to cat renal failure.

4. Cancer constellation

Obesity is directly proportional to the risk of cancer in cats. In addition, overweight cats increase the risk of adenocarcinoma, fibroblastic tumor, lipoma, lymphoma and basal cell carcinoma.

5. Diabetes

The ability of obese cats to metabolize glucose decreases because their cells are more resistant to the action of insulin. This will lead to type 2 diabetes.

Adverse drug reactions?

When you are overweight, the dose calculated according to your weight will also increase, which is more prone to adverse drug reactions, especially when you are anesthetized. Too much fat is more likely to lead to surgical difficulties. If the cat is older, obese or suffers from diseases that affect drug metabolism, it may take longer for the cat to recover from anesthesia. ?

Many anesthetics are fat-soluble, which leads to a large number of drugs stored in fat after anesthesia, and slow release leads to prolonged anesthesia recovery time and increased anesthesia risk. At the same time, due to the widespread cardiopulmonary insufficiency in obese animals, respiratory and circulatory system dysfunction will further aggravate the risk and harm of anesthesia.

prevent and cure

In fact, there is not much difference between biped and cat's weight loss policy, which basically revolves around "shut up and take your legs"

dietary respect

Improving diet structure is the first task. Because cats are carnivores, too much grain in food is not good for TA's health, so try to replace high-carbon aquatic products with products containing high-quality protein and relatively low calories to reduce the amount of snacks. At the same time, families who once overfeed need to gradually reduce the food supply, step by step, until the feeding value corresponding to age and standard weight is restored, and it is forbidden to go on a crazy diet for the sake of gluttony effect. At the same time, regular supply also helps cat slaves to better understand the diet of cats, help them form regular eating habits and avoid excessive energy intake.

sports

According to Pang Miao's preference, you can add different kinds of amusement facilities (cat tree, scraper, etc.). ) At home, play with him more with a laser pointer and a cat stick.

With a reasonable diet and proper exercise, cat owners need our patience. For cats, it is relatively reasonable to lose 1 kg (0.45kg) per month during weight loss, so don't rush to reach the standard. In addition, if obesity has caused problems in diet and activities, you must seek medical advice in time to avoid delaying treatment.