Obesity is a common problem in cats, with radical health consequences. Some of these consequences are diabetes, kidney problems, joint problems, reduced fertility. Obesity can also impede a physical examination performed by the veterinarian and increase the risk of complications during narcosis. That is why it is very important to treat obesity or better yet: prevent it.
There are different ways to let your cat lose weight.
With slimming, the goal is to get the body to use a part of the fat reserves. This can be done by giving the animal less food than it essentially needs. The downside of this is that your cat will get hungry.
A light food is composed to provide less energy and to reduce hunger. The reduction of hunger is done by adding extra fibres. These fibres fill the intestine, which increases satiety.
A suitable food for responsible dieting is Weight & Diabetic. This food has a low fat and energy content and contains extra fibres, which help prolongate satiety after a meal. This diet is enriched with extra vitamins and minerals, in order to meet the daily requirements, despite the reduced food intake.
When the target weight is reached it is possible to gradually move up to a maintenance food (Sterilised). It is also possible to feed Weight & Diabetic for life. Regularly check the weight and body condition score of your cat regularly.
(Dietary) food for cats is specially formulated based on the nutritional requirements of cats. These are different from the requirements of dogs. Cats are not able to produce taurine. Feline diets are adjusted to compensate this inability to synthesis these metabolites/nutrients. It is not harmful to feed dog food to your cat for a short period. However, when feeding dog food to your cat for a longer period, deficiencies will develop and your cat can become ill.
When you want to cook for your cat it is important that you make sure that the diet has all the nutrients your cat needs, especially if it is a diet which you want to feed to your cat for a longer period. A complete diet exists out of a protein source, a carbohydrate source, a fat source and has to be supplemented with enough vitamins and minerals. For this a vitamin and minerals supplement can be used. TROVET has developed a supplement for this (TROVET Balance).
TROVET supports home cookers with Unique Protein products. These are products which contain pure meat, without additives such as conservatives and seasoning. The products are available in the protein sources: lamb, rabbit, venison, turkey and horse. As carbohydrate source potato, rice and macaroni are mostly chosen. With the help of a hypoallergenic vitamin and mineral mix (TROVET Balance) a complete, natural and responsible meal can be made. When your cat has the need for extra energy, this can be supplied in the form of vegetable oils such as corn oil, sunflower oil, linseed oil and olive oil. Always consult your veterinarian about a right food advice for your cat.
This is because cats ingest extra water via ingestion of wet food. Water intake of more than 100 ml per kg body weight is abnormal in cats. In these cases it is wise to consult your veterinarian. The veterinarian will perform a urine test to analyse if the increased water intake is due to health problems.
When your cat is suffering from decreased appetite is it possible to support your pet in different ways. Some tips that can help increase the appetite of your pet:
When your cat has always been a decent eater and only recently developed a bad appetite, it is wise to consult your veterinarian to exclude possible illnesses.
Kitten Milk can be fed directly after birth and is suited as replacement of mother’s milk in case of a lowered milk production or the absence of the maternal animal. Consult your veterinarian for the right dose and feeding method.
Pregnant dogs mainly need extra protein and energy in the second half of the pregnancy to support the growth of the puppies in the womb. For this purpose it is best to choose food that is rich in protein and energy. Puppy is a product that meets these requirements and can be fed to support your pregnant dog. Consult your veterinarian for the correct dietary advice for your pregnant dog.
(Dietary) food for dogs is specially formulated based on the nutritional requirements of dogs. These are different from the requirements of cats. It is not harmful to feed your dog cat food for a short period. This is because dogs need fewer essential nutrients from the diet than cats. However, because cat food contains more protein, it unnecessarily stresses the liver and kidneys when fed for a long period.
This is because dogs ingest extra water via ingestion of wet food. Water intake of more than 100 ml per kg bodyweight is abnormal in dogs. In these cases it is wise to consult your veterinarian. The veterinarian will perform a urine test to analyse if the increased water intake is due to health problems.
When your dog is suffering from lessened appetite is it possible to support your pet in different ways. Some tips that can help stimulate the appetite of your pet are:
When your dog has always been a decent eater and only recently developed a worsening appetite, it is always wise to
