Table Of ContentTable of Contents: Acknowledgments Foreword by Deborah Greco, D.V.M., Ph.D., The Animal Medical Center. Chapter 1 Find Out If Your Cat Is Really Fat Chapter 2 Prepare for Your Vet Visit Chapter 3 Rule Out Other Health Problems Chapter 4 Learn What to Feed Your Cat Chapter 5 Change How and When You Feed Your Cat Chapter 6 Exercise Your Cat at Home Chapter 7 Explore the Great Outdoors with Your Cat Chapter 8 Help Your Older Cat Adjust Chapter 9 Deal with a Multi-Pet Household Chapter 10 Maintain Your Cat's Healthy Weight Resources Recommended Reading Photo Credits
SynopsisFat cats may look cuddly and adorable, but they are at risk for serious illnesses such as diabetes, arthritis, and liver disease. Help your cute kitty slim down with the ten simple steps in My Fat Cat , including: - The proper way to feed a cat - Toys that will really get your cat moving - Advice on dealing with older cats, outdoor cats, multiple cats, and cats with special needs Featuring tests to rule out serious health problems, analyses of cat foods, real-life cat weight loss stories, and tips from top veterinarians, My Fat Cat offers creative and entertaining ideas to help your pet lose weight and live healthy., The epidemic obesity problem in America isn't just limited to people. As humans continue to chow down on fast food, fatty treats and sugary desserts our pets are expanding right along with us. Of course its hard to ignore those big eyes our pets give us when they beg for food, but we have to be firm -- because their health depends on it. Studies have shown that obese cats are at risk for diabetes, arthritis, and liver disease. To keep our pets happy and healthy for a long time, we need to control their weight. Helping your pet slim down isn't all that difficult -- and author Martha Garvey will show you how. MY FAT CAT (Ten Simple Steps to Help Your Pet Lose Weight For a Long and Happy Life) by Martha Garvey deals directly with our pets' weight problem from causes to cure. More than a cat diet book, readers will learn the facts (and myths) about animal obesity and discover real solutions to insure our pets' heath and longevity.