Oli getting fat ...

Elaine · 19-12-2006, 11:06 PM

Would that be a small tin or a big tin ?LOL

dandysmom · 19-12-2006, 11:27 PM

A small tin here is 3 oz.or 85 grams.........

Tanya · 19-12-2006, 11:31 PM

a big tin ... that is 400g.

Assuming that I am feeding Oli too much, how do I feed him less? He meow's and goes crazy, purrring and climbing all over me and the worktops until i feed him!

Elaine · 19-12-2006, 11:34 PM

If you are going to reduce his food, I would do it very gradually. How about hiding his food and making it a bit of a game of hunt. That way it would make meal times a bit more interesting for him and keep him active too.

dandysmom · 19-12-2006, 11:37 PM

That sounds really good in theory, but how do you hide the food, Elaine, when the cat is at your footsteps clamoring for it? Not being picky, really don't know how one would get away with it.......??

Elaine · 19-12-2006, 11:44 PM

Hmmmm. Didnt think it through did I

Well, you could try shutting the cat in one room while hiding the food around the house or something. I know it still needs some more thought but its a plan to start off with.
My friend once built a small pyramid with loo rolls and placed little cat treats in some of them to keep the cats ocupied for a little while.

Tanya · 19-12-2006, 11:48 PM

I really dont think hiding the food will work!! He knows where the food is stored & meow's stood by the cupboard if i ignore him. Ive tried putting treats in his toys before & he hasnt been interested in them. (Sorry!!)

Elaine · 19-12-2006, 11:49 PM

Oh well, sorry I cannt think of anything else at the mo.

Tanya · 19-12-2006, 11:51 PM

Thanks for offering advice, I really do appreciate it! I'm just sorry i have such a fussy and 'pig' of a cat!

dandysmom · 19-12-2006, 11:55 PM

I guess just very gradually cutting down on the portions might work, the same way you put a tiny bit of new food in with the old food when you're trying to introduce a different one...might take a while, but every less calorie helps.....good luck!!

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