Is kitty getting a bit hefty? Try our tips for fat cats

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Fat Cat Workout

 

By Julie Miller


If your dog starts packing on the pounds, you take him for walks to get him moving. With cats, it's more difficult. If your cat is packing on the pound, here's what you can do to help.


 

Today's felines lead an inactive lifestyle, says veterinarian James Richards, director of the Feline Health Center at Cornell University. "More and more cats are living indoors, so they're not out running around burning off calories."


If you can feel your cat's ribs with your fingers and see his waistline, he's probably healthy. If not, help your kitty drop some weight.

 

Check out this video to learn more:

   

   

Keep clicking to learn more about creating your cat's fitness program.

   

   

 

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From: Reader's Digest Magazine USA, 2006

 

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