My Fat Cat: Ten Simple Steps to Help Your Pet Lose Weight for a Long and Happy Life
My Fat Cat: Ten Simple Steps to Help Your Pet Lose Weight for a Long and Happy Life
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Book Description
A fun, quick guide to helping your big-bellied Garfield slim down through diet, exercise, and medication to enjoy a long healthy life.
Fat cats may look cuddly and adorable, but they are at risk for serious illnesses such as diabetes, arthritis, and hepatic lipidosis (liver disease). Some of the most common causes of cat obesity include:
- hypothyroidism or other metabolic disorders
- high carbohydrate diets
- free choice feeding
- lack of exercise
But the good news is that responsible owners can usually turn their fats cats into slim kitties, with a little knowledge and a few fun steps. My Fat Cat sets the record straight on common misconceptions, evaluates diet foods and nutritional supplements, and offers creative, entertaining ideas to help your pet lose weight and live healthy. 20 photos.
About the Author
Martha Garvey has been a guardian to two cute but compulsively feasting felines, and has volunteered at the Hudson County SPCA/Assisi Center and the Liberty Humane Society. Founder of Moving Stories, Martha has written for The New York Times, Salon, and numerous websites. She lives in Hoboken, New Jersey.
My Fat Cat: Ten Simple Steps to Help Your Pet Lose Weight for a Long and Happy Life,Martha Garvey,Barbara Greco,Sebastian Conley,Hatherleigh Press,157826197X,Cats,Cats - Care/Health,Diet therapy,Diseases,Dogs - General,Exercise,Health,Pets,Veterinary Medicine (Specific Aspects),Pets / General
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