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My cat has gain some weight and not as active as she used to be. She weighs a bit over 11 pound but her ideal weight is 9. I tried playing with her more but she only wants to play for about 5-10 minutes a session and only two session a day, where as before she would play all day if she could. I am worried because I think that it could be my fault, because this few years I haven’t been able to play with her as much or somedays not at all since I’ve been having pain issues and went through some hardship. Also she hasn’t seen a vet since covid started, but last week I was able to take her to petco for her vaccines, hopefully next year I can take her to her old vet again since they didn't do a check up at petco. I want to start my cat on schedule feeding to hopefully make her lose the weight, but I don’t know where to start. she is 7 years old and her feeding schedule has always been a scoop of kibble in the morning (she is on orijen guardian 8) and half or sometimes 1/3 of a 5oz can at night. The problem is that she never finish her food in one sitting so I was hoping someone will give me some advice on how to slowly decrease her weight and increase her activity level. I’ve been pretty busy since major changes are happening in my life right now but whenever I see her sleep/laying down all day I feel like I’ve been a horrible parent to her and that she doesn’t deserve that type of life. I have been improving my own life so I want to make it right for her. I was thinking of getting another cat her age but my apartment isn't the biggest, but hopefully when I move to a bigger place next year I will be able to get her a friend. As for now I am also trying to harness train her so we can go on walks. Also do you have any recommendations for flee and tick prevention? Petco gave me a prescription for Selamectin 60mg + Sarolaner 10mg I don't know if it’s any good or not.
Sorry for making it long. I have been feeling so guilty that I needed to write everything I was concerned about and hopefully get some help.
Sorry for making it long. I have been feeling so guilty that I needed to write everything I was concerned about and hopefully get some help.