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Senin, 26 Mei 2014

How to Put Your Cat on a Diet

Your cat's optimal weight is its weight at one year of age - unless, of course, it was already obese. If your cat is 50 percent above optimal weight, it's time for a diet.

Instructions

    1

    Consult a veterinarian before putting any cat on a diet.

    2

    Have your vet help you determine the approximate number of pounds your cat needs to lose. In general, the amount will equal your cat's obese weight minus optimal weight.

    3

    Feed your cat food formulated specifically for weight reduction.

    4

    Provide dry food that contains less than 10 percent fat and more than 15 percent fiber.

    5

    Purchase food that has both Association of American Feeding Control Officials (AAFCO) and Animal Feeding Trials (or Animal Feeding Tests) on its label.

    6

    Provide weight-reducing food to your cat at every meal. Feed the allotted amount four times daily, or at least twice daily.

    7

    Reduce the amount of food you provide if your cat obtains additional food elsewhere - for instance, by catching mice or other small animals.

    8

    Weigh your cat every two weeks.

    9

    Play with your pet several times a day; this will help a lazy cat, in particular, get needed exercise.

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