How can I find out how much my cat should weigh?
By evaluating your cat, rather than comparing her weight to a broad range based on breed standards, your veterinarian can get a better idea of your cat’s ideal weight. Feeding her a healthy weight cat food can help your cat achieve and maintain her ideal weight.
What should I do if my cat is overweight?
If your cat is overweight, consider switching to a weight management cat food to help her achieve and maintain a healthy weight. We also recommend consulting with your veterinarian to rule out any potential medical causes for her weight gain. You may also want to incorporate more activity into your cat’s day-to-day life.
How much should a domestic shorthair cat weigh?
Did you know a single excess pound on a Domestic Shorthair, Longhair or Medium-Hair cat is equal to 14 to 15 pounds on a 5’4″ woman?* This makes it all the more important for your cat to maintain a healthy weight. Is there an average number you should aim for, though?
Can a skinny cat go to the vet?
It can also be hard to tell whether your cat is skinny if they have long hair or a sagging belly (common among spayed and neutered cats). While a skinny cat isn’t necessarily a cause for an emergency trip to the veterinarian, if you find yourself searching “How to put weight on a cat,” then it’s probably time for further investigation.
What to do if your cat is losing hair?
The veterinarian will diagnose the underlying condition, Dr. Bateman says. With a cat losing hair, will that hair grow back?
What to do if your cat is losing weight?
The treatment for weight loss in cats depends on the cause. If you notice your cat is losing weight, your first step should be to schedule a vet appointment. Your vet will do a physical exam first. Next, lab tests and/or x-rays may be needed to determine the problem.
When to take your cat to the vet?
“Either the cat is consuming too much hair (eg. overgrooming due to an allergy) or there is a gastrointestinal problem and the digestion and motility of hair through the intestinal tract is being compromised (eg. inflammatory bowel disease),” says Dr. Geoff DeWire, Vet-in-Chief at PrettyLitter.
What to do if your cat is pulling your fur out?
This is the best first step in stopping your cat’s hair pulling. It’s important to engage with your local DVM veterinarian to make an accurate diagnosis of the reason why your cat is pulling her fur out. The diagnostic process may include the following steps. 1.
