FELINE OBESITY.

Obesity is a big problem in cats — literally. So many cats are overweight or obese . The difference between overweight and obese: Overweight cats are 10 to 29 percent over ideal weight while obese cats are 30 percent or more over ideal weight.) More than half of our feline friends — nearly 58 percent — could stand to shed a few pounds. That’s not something to take lightly. Its not easy to put your cat on a diet and exercise plan, especially if he lives a sedentary indoor life. And the answer isn’t to let him roam outdoors — unless you have a safely enclosed area for him. But you can work with your veterinarian to develop a feline weight-loss program designed to improve your cat’s health and activity level. And that will leave both of you purring.Any diet starts with decreasing the number of calories your cat takes in and increasing the number of calories he burns through activity Read more: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/got-a-fat-feline-how-to-help-your-cat-shed-those-extra-pounds.html#ixzz45vQ5GChB