How to build muscle tone?

Hi all.

My cat, Bing, is recovering from injuries from a cat fight some time ago. He is coming along great- there have been some setbacks but now he is doing much better.

However, along the process, he has lost a great deal of muscle tone due to being inside the entire time, and not having much activity.

He isn't a very playful cat- he couldn't care less about toys.... I tried walking him on a harness- that may work, but it isn't a very enjoyable experience yet.

Any ideas?

Thanks!

Tricia

I don't know if "Building muscle tone" is the right term- it looks weird!

Hmmm...in addition to the exercise, maybe you could try switching his food. What is he eating? You could try looking for something high in protein.

He is eating Raw.

make sure he is getting enough fat//// eating raw I have no question he is getting enough protein

Do you have steps? That is one of the best ways to get them to exercise and build up muscle. Will he follow a string toy up and down? How about the laser light?

Charlie loves to catch the laser or the string toys - we get him to do jumping from the floor or even jump from sofa, to floor, to chair. He's leaping at least 2 feet from the floor now (from the back legs - not the front ) - and he's only 5 months old

Oh okay then.

Yes the laser light is the only toy that my Emily will actually play with- that is a good idea.

I will have to try that. Thanks!