Weight loss is a big thing for modern humans. In recent years, it has become more urgent for cats to lose weight. Cat obesity is no longer just one or two cases. In order to help cats lose weight, some businesses have even launched Weight loss cat food. The weight-loss cat food has changed the original formula of the cat food, reduced the content of some meats, and added a lot of vegetables. Is this kind of weight-loss cat food really reliable? Will cats really lose weight after eating it?

1. Causes and effects of cat obesity

Human obesity will bring great inconvenience to our lives and cause many diseases. Cat obesity is also a curse rather than a blessing for cats. There are many causes of obesity. Overeating; little activity. For example, it is restricted everywhere at home and does not dare to run around; or it is too bored at home and has no time to play and has to sleep every day; or it is afraid of children or dogs at home and always hides. Not daring to come out in corners; hormone levels dropping after sterilization surgery; medication effects and other factors are the root causes of obesity. Obesity can also lead to many diseases: 1. Diabetes: Diabetes is rarely congenital, and most are caused by obesity causing insulin secretion disorders, leading to diabetes. 2. Heart disease: Causes some cardiopulmonary insufficiency, causing respiratory system problems, frequent coughing in the morning and evening, and in severe cases, pulmonary edema leading to death. 3. Lesions of bones and joints: making it difficult for animals to move, causing problems in movement. The precursor of the disease is that when you were originally fat, but recently started to lose weight inexplicably, this is a warning sign of the disease, and you need to go to the hospital for a physical examination. If the cat is already too fat, it needs to lose weight.

2. Is weight loss cat food reliable?

Nowadays, there are many types of cat food. There are many brands of weight-loss cat food for obese cats. The characteristic of this cat food is that it contains less fat and protein and more crude fiber. Cats eat this kind of cat food. This can prevent excess nutrients from accumulating in the body. The advertisements for weight-loss cat food all look like the formula is very professional, and generally speaking, it still has a certain effect. However, the way it works is not so much a change in the food formula, but rather because: the particles are large and rough. → Eating with great effort → Feeling tired after only a few bites → Eating less → Starving and losing weight. It's a bit like the so-called "negative calorie food" that has been circulated before, that is, the calories consumed by eating are higher than the calories provided by eating them (of course, negative calorie food is a pseudo-concept, I am just giving an example.) For example, a certain brand of slimming cats The grains are much larger than ordinary indoor cat food, which directly makes it difficult for petite cats to eat. It takes a long time to chew a grain of cat food, so they eat less and less, and they lose weight after a while.

3. Cats should pay attention to exercise to lose weight

Help the catIn order to lose weight, in addition to controlling diet, it is also essential to arrange appropriate exercise for cats. Especially for cats with a slow metabolism, such as older cats, neutered cats, and cats that have been kept indoors. The living environment limits their activities. These cats need their owners to arrange specific activities for them. To maintain a healthy body shape. Exercise is always the best way to lose weight. Obesity is caused by the accumulation of excess calories and fat in the body, which makes cats obese. Ensuring that the cat gets enough exercise every day to consume the calories and fat in the body will help the cat lose weight smoothly. Exercise not only helps cats lose weight, but it is also a way to strengthen their bodies. Only when a cat's body is strong can it have stronger resistance, so that the cat can stay away from the harassment of diseases.

It's a good idea to play with your cat regularly. If you want to take it a step further, it's also a good idea to take your cat for a few laps indoors on a leash or run up the stairs a few times. Taking advantage of cats' curious nature, designing some small games, such as throwing tennis balls down the stairs and letting cats run up and down with the tennis balls, can also achieve the effect of exercise. Combined with a streamlined weight loss menu, the effect will be better.

Controlling a cat’s diet is healthier than eating cat food for weight loss. Sometimes cats are just greedy, not because they are hungry. In this case, feeding a large amount will only cause overnutrition and fat accumulation. Cat food for weight loss is good for It is not always the best way for cats to lose weight, but owners can also try it.