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Obesity

Healthcare imageCats are generally able to regulate the amount of food they eat but there is a trend for modern cats, like modern man, to eat better food and take less exercise than their predecessors. Just as in people there is a risk that your cat may become overweight. Obesity is an excessive accumulation of fat in the body - it does not just mean being overweight.

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Your questions answered

arrow05Introduction: Obesity

arrow05Is my cat obese?

arrow05My cat eats very little - is he fat?

arrow05A fat cat looks healthy?

arrow05How can I help my cat lose weight?

arrow05How do I know my cat is losing weight?

arrow05What if my cat is still not losing weight?

arrow05Does my cat need to continue her diet?

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