Help! My cat is getting fat!!

[Chloe111]

:confused3:I don't know what to do. My male (neutered) cat is getting a huge belly. He has a very odd physique to begin with. His backside is way bigger than his front side is. He is very scrawny except or his belly. It's not worms, either. It just sags- a lot- like a beer belly! I feed him Science Diet Lite formula. He really doesn't eat very much. I think his metabolism is really slow. He is an indoor cat, but I try to take him on the leash. He hates it outside and usually lays down or sniffs everything. I live in an apartment and we usualy throw his mouse up an down the hall to give him some exercise until he is tired. Does anyone have any suggestions or the same problem?

[Sandie]

If it is just a swinging fat pocket you are okay. Most older neutered cats get that. The way to tell if your cat is obese is to gauge the ribs. If you can't feel the ribs, it is time to talk to the vet about reducing the amount of calories they get.