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Well Oliver is now over 9kg:shock: He has been at Vet today to have Blood/Urine tests.
He was supposed to be staying in over night but Vet thinks he would be happier at Home(nothing to do with the fact he was screaming the place down then:roll: :p )
I'm really worried about this weight he has turned so so Lazy and unless I can get him to move I cant see the weight coming off.
So any handy tips to get my handsome Fat lad thin would be greatly appreciated
Elaine
14-12-2006, 08:05 PM
Has the vet put Oliver onto a low fat diet or prescription diet at all? A lot of vets now have weight clinics for obese cats.
You have to be extremely carefull when it comes to reducing a cats food, especially if the cat is over weight as it may end up with Hepatic Lipidosis which can be very tricky to reverse.
If its excercise tips you are looking for, laser pens are a good way to get a cat moving, just be carefull not to over do it initially.
My vet told me I had to cut down on Cassie's food last year. I used to give her three quarters of a can of Whiskas a day....
I was told to cut her down to half a tin a day, given in small amounts over 5 or 6 meals throughout the day. Within two to three months I could see the difference in her weight...
Has your vet suggested anything to you ...?
Laser pen great idea Thank you.
He starts a Diet today 40g of Royal Canin Dry a Day and Half a Sachet of Wet to mix with it.
He has been on this before with no Luck but as he is no longer going out apart from going too toilet. I don't think he is being fed anywhere else now so will give it another go.
dinahsmum
14-12-2006, 08:39 PM
Good luck - it's often amazing how much they will play once you start them going. You will probably have to instigate it though. Laser pen is a great idea and so are all the 'thing on a stick' type toys.
Good luck - it's often amazing how much they will play once you start them going. You will probably have to instigate it though. Laser pen is a great idea and so are all the 'thing on a stick' type toys.
He has every type of 'Thing on a stick' he will lay down and try and catch it as long as he does not have to move more than his front feet:lol:
I think its going to be very hard, but Im happy to do whatever it is to help him lose it.
My Pet hate has always been people that allow there pets to get fat!!
dinahsmum
14-12-2006, 10:54 PM
Have you seen this thread Amie? http://www.catsey.com/showthread.php?p=323135#post323135
Might be just the thing to get your lad frisking around and shedding the flab!
Have you seen this thread Amie? http://www.catsey.com/showthread.php?p=323135#post323135
Might be just the thing to get your lad frisking around and shedding the flab!
Thanks will give it ago;)
As from tomorrow this Boy is No longer going to be laying around getting fat:D
I will be taking him up the Garden at least 10 times a Day then he will have to walk(hopefully run:shock: ) back to the House and up the stairs if he wants to go back to bed:lol:
Also talked Husband into making him a activity centre, he did not want too until he saw how much they charge for them.
He regretted straight away saying he could make a better one for half the price:lol:
Well Oliver went back to Vets Today as he is straining to go poo, he spent day in.
He was going to have a Xray but Vet gave him a enema first and that has helped so she feels there is no need yet to do the Xray. Hopefully we will have no further problems over weekend.
Ollie is fine now:D
Elaine the Laser Pen was a brilliant idea, Ollie loves it I have never seen him move so fast:lol: Im building up his exercise in 5 mins slots as not to over do it.
Thanks Im sure I will have a slim Cat soon. I will take before and after pictures.
I'm pleased to hear Ollie is fine now ........ I bet he feels so much better in himself too... :D
dinahsmum
17-12-2006, 03:20 PM
This sounds good!
I am glad that he likes the laser pen idea :D Before and after piccies would be lovely :cool:
Keep up the good work Amie (a pic of hubby's home made cat tree would be brilliant . . . and I could use it to galvanize my hubby into making one ;) )
Elaine
17-12-2006, 08:07 PM
Excellent news. I am pleased to hear he feels better and more active too.
Oliver had his first weigh in today and he has gone from 9.2kg to 8.36kg :smt041 which is brilliant he still has someway to go but its best to do it slowly;)
I will post some before and after Pictures once he gets to 7kg:shock:
That's wonderful news Amie and as you say, losing the weight slowly is best....
Looking forward to the before and after pics:lol:
alexgirl73
04-01-2007, 09:28 PM
Great news, he's on his way to being soooo slim and handsome, lol!
Elaine
04-01-2007, 09:37 PM
Weel done Amie and Oliver xxx
dandysmom
04-01-2007, 10:03 PM
You're doing a great job, Amie!!
Excellent news!! Keep up the good work :cool:
dinahsmum
05-01-2007, 09:56 AM
That's very good news!
(My vet was pleased today as my old girl had gained from 3.3kg to 3.6kg over 6 months! Bit of a difference)
Oliver has finally Lost 1Kg:D He is losing weight slower than the Vet would Like but he is losing it so I'm Happy.
Vet recommends reducing his food a bit more, but to be Honest I think that would be too much for him and me and as the weight is still coming off, I think I will leave it a while and just give him a bit more exercise and see how it goes;)
alexgirl73
28-02-2007, 08:42 PM
Well done Oliver (and you)!! You're right, as long as he's losing it, that's the main thing. Keep up the good work!
Elaine
28-02-2007, 08:44 PM
Excellent news xxx
dinahsmum
01-03-2007, 09:29 AM
Good news. I think there's a lot to recommend slower weight loss - less of a shock to his system
Oliver was weighed yesterday and is now 7.8kg so is doing really well. I'm starting to see a difference in his shape will get some pictures up soon:D
That is good news and I expect Oliver is feeling the benefit of the weight loss too!
Well done!! You ought to be pleased with yourself and Oliver too!
Elaine
31-03-2007, 08:39 PM
Brilliant, Oliver must be feeling like a new cat. Well done xxx
dandysmom
31-03-2007, 10:02 PM
You've done a good job getting his weight down! Congratulations!
dinahsmum
01-04-2007, 11:33 AM
Well done! - and maybe better weather will make him more active & let him lose more?
Well Amie and of course Oliver. Keep up the good work.
Oliver at the start of his Diet:shock:
http://www.mypetpages.net/artists/1974/0/a7c307f433c11034b6b13aaa1ea59277.jpg
Oliver now:D
http://www.mypetpages.net/artists/1974/0/691b26251f5ab834580b9133a737550b.jpg
Wow!! You can certainly see the difference, well done! He's a gorgeous boy :cool:
dinahsmum
10-04-2007, 04:39 PM
Well done! Isn't he doing well?
dandysmom
10-04-2007, 08:01 PM
Definitely svelter! He's looking good!
Elaine
10-04-2007, 08:01 PM
WOW, doesnt he look good for shedding those pounds:D
alexgirl73
10-04-2007, 11:49 PM
He's looking fantastic!! You have put in a lot of hard work getting him to this point. Keep it up! Well done!
I think my guinness needs to go on a diet now i have seen the slimdowned version. Well done to you both. I think i am going to take guinness to the vets to check on his weight now
wow well done to the both of you,hes looking great,hes a stunning boy :)
I think my guinness needs to go on a diet now i have seen the slimdowned version. Well done to you both. I think i am going to take guinness to the vets to check on his weight now
It well worth it his like a New Cat now:D
But.......He has started Hunting again apart from the fact he is killing the poor birds he is eating them so hope the weight stays off :?
I have put numous collars with bells on he always manages to lose them with a day or so.
Im also worried that he may get caught up on something(I know Im a bit paronid)
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