Cute or dangerous: what are the dangers of excess weight for a cat?
Excess weight in domestic cats is a real problem, which is especially relevant for those pets that live in small apartments and move little.
True, it is worth seeing the difference between a moderately strong cat and a fat Murka, who is not even able to lick herself, jump onto the sofa or get up from a lying position.
We invite you to learn about the causes of obesity in cats in order to prevent a sad scenario.
Here, everything is practically the same as with people - poor nutrition and lack of physical activity.
True, there is an exception to the rule – when excess weight is a consequence of illness or is due to a hereditary predisposition.
The risk is increased in castrated and sterilized animals, since changes in hormonal levels can provoke the appearance of extra pounds.
The consequences of excess weight in cats include diabetes, urolithiasis, heart, lung and kidney failure, problems with the musculoskeletal system, etc.
Moreover, such pets do not enjoy games and other activities, since it is difficult for them to move.
Earlier we explained why cats place their hind paws exactly in the tracks of their front paws.
