I picked up my two FIV cats the other day and found that I could not feel their ribs, this of course is a sign that they are overweight. I know
that this excess weight is a red flag for heart and diabetes and that I needed to change my cats eating habits.
Before I began my cat’s
diet I did check with my veterinarian. He did a blood screen to check blood sugar and thyroid. I was so
thankful that feline disease was not found and that my veterinarian suspected
that my cats were overweight due to an eating disorder.
“Most cats that have been strays for a long period of time are big eaters once they are rescued."
I rescued both cats several years ago and
they tested positive for FIV. I suspect they both have a food disorder because the stray / rescue cats eat like
they are not going to get another meal.
I am presently following the diet plan
provided by my veterinarian and my cats are eating a high-protein diet that has
low fat and carbohydrates. Instead of leaving the food bowl out so they can graze, I am removing it after a half hour and they are eating 2 meals a day.
Know that most cat foods have
fillers; soy, grains, and corn. I have
never seen a wild feral cat eating these foods so I am feeding the cats blue
buffalo weight control chicken and brown rice recipe because it is real food
without fillers.
I am sure if I stick
with the diet plan and continue playing with the cats throughout the day that
they will start to shed those extra pounds.
