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Intersting article on pet obesity. I have been looking for some answers to my “fat cat problem”. I have two cats, one 4/5 and the other 10. Both need to lose weight but, when I have chosen a higher quality holistic food in the past they just keep gaining weight. My other option was the “vet” food option (Medical and Hills Prescription). I personally do not like the “vet” options. The ingredient list makes my stomach turn. I copied a portion out of one of the other articles (see below) on this website but and confused about how I figure out how many calories a day my cats will need.
What does does the #30 represent and what does #70 represent?
“Inactive 10 year old, 13 pound (5.9 kilogram) domestic shorthair cat. Ideal weight is
determined to be 9 pounds (4.1 kilograms). The calories that an average 9 pound cat
requires each day are calculated as follows:
(4.1 x 30) + 70 = 193 calories”
How do I find out how many calories are contained in the food I am feeding. Currently my ten year old is eating the Halo Seafood (dry). I would like both cats to be on the same food and be able to lose weight.
Any advice you could give would be most appreciated.
Thanks
Terri
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“Empty calories” and “fillers” are big buzzwords in human and pet nutrition these days. Click here to learn why it is important to avoid these ingredients and how to make better choices for your loved ones.
October 20th, 2009 at 3:05 pm
Intersting article on pet obesity. I have been looking for some answers to my “fat cat problem”. I have two cats, one 4/5 and the other 10. Both need to lose weight but, when I have chosen a higher quality holistic food in the past they just keep gaining weight. My other option was the “vet” food option (Medical and Hills Prescription). I personally do not like the “vet” options. The ingredient list makes my stomach turn. I copied a portion out of one of the other articles (see below) on this website but and confused about how I figure out how many calories a day my cats will need.
What does does the #30 represent and what does #70 represent?
“Inactive 10 year old, 13 pound (5.9 kilogram) domestic shorthair cat. Ideal weight is
determined to be 9 pounds (4.1 kilograms). The calories that an average 9 pound cat
requires each day are calculated as follows:
(4.1 x 30) + 70 = 193 calories”
How do I find out how many calories are contained in the food I am feeding. Currently my ten year old is eating the Halo Seafood (dry). I would like both cats to be on the same food and be able to lose weight.
Any advice you could give would be most appreciated.
Thanks
Terri