It’s important to keep a close eye on the weight of your pet cat to make sure that he is not overweight or obese. Even when your pet is given proper nutrition, there is still the possibility that he can pile on the pounds. The top causes of pets becoming overweight or obese include a combination of excess calorie intake and less exercise or physical activity. Cats also tend to gain weight after spay or neuter surgery as the removal of their reproductive organs slows down their metabolism which is an important predisposing factor of obesity. For this reason, there is a need to make adjustments to your pet’s diet after being fixed. Spayed or neutered cats will need less energy as they don’t need to roam and engage in activities that are fueled by sex hormones. Keeping an eye on your pet’s weight in the weeks and months following spaying or neutering is very important. If you notice any gain in weight, try reducing about 10% of his daily food intake, and create opportunities for physical activity.
If your pet is overweight or obese, work with your veterinarian Acupuncture in creating a weight-loss program to help your pet get rid of the excess weight properly.
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