A cat with the sweet name Muffin was put on a diet by vets.
Life is very difficult for a kitten whose scale shows numbers twice the ideal weight. After all, they not only need to lose weight but also find a new home with loving new owners.
Muffin, an eight-year-old cat, was adopted by the Lewis Road branch of Cats for the Rescue, which finds new homes for vulnerable cats across the country.
Muffin, a tortoiseshell cat, is a magnificent and beautiful cat. However, when they placed her on the scale (every pet brought to Cats for Rescue undergoes a thorough veterinary examination), the volunteers saw a terrifying figure: 9,900 grams. A cat of her age and build should weigh no more than 5 kilograms! The veterinarians developed a special gentle diet that will help Muffin not only lose weight to her ideal weight but also protect her health.
Despite the fact that the degree obesity The cat's height was extremely high, and she boasts excellent health. All her organs are normal, with no abnormalities. She also has a gentle and good-natured personality.
Cats Protection's resident veterinarian, Vanessa Howie, said: "We put her on a diet designed specifically for weight loss - it's lower in calories, higher in protein, but still balanced in all the essential nutrients.
With cats, it's crucial to avoid dietary lapses, and starvation is absolutely unacceptable, as it's extremely harmful. However, gradual and steady weight loss is ideal because it doesn't harm or tire the animal.
Initially, we decided that Muffin should lose weight to 8.5 kilograms (18 pounds), and we will monitor this progress by adjusting her daily food intake based solely on her needs. This is necessary to ensure slow and steady weight loss. It could take up to a year for Muffin to reach her ideal weight.
As humans, we must prevent our pets from becoming obese. Obesity can lead to many health problems, including diabetes, kidney stones and heart diseases.
Excess weight in cats can and should be addressed to ensure your pet feels great, as obese animals can suffer from joint problems as a result of the extra weight, which is very difficult to move."
Tanya Marsh, deputy manager of the national centre (part of Cats Protection), said it was crucial for Muffin's new owner to strictly follow the special diet prescribed for her.
She said: "Muffin is such a sweet cat and would make any owner happy. She's very friendly, and I'd love to put her in a quiet house with a garden so she can get plenty of exercise, which is so important for her health."
Her new owner will need to formulate her own food to ensure she gets everything she needs and follows her schedule. Cats can sometimes overeat out of boredom or habit, and often require extra portions to provide a break from the hustle and bustle of attention.
Muffin won't starve; her diet will simply be lower in calories, but those calories will be enough to make her sluggish. However, her quality of life will be significantly improved once she loses weight."
Pet owners need to be mindful of what they feed their pets. If you feed dry or canned cat food, be sure to ensure your pet doesn't overeat. Choose foods that are well-balanced. Carbohydrates shouldn't be overly high. While they are a source of energy, too much of them can lead to excess fat. Fat accumulates not only under the skin but also on internal organs, which is very dangerous, as they stop functioning properly.
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