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*sigh* Tucker's weight, again
Hello all,
I went in to the vet's yesterday to get Tucker weighed. (He's had a weight problem that I've been trying to control for over two years. He's now 6.) He was previously on Hills r/d but the vet switched him to m/d last December. He's gained a ton of weight! They did a full blood panel on him, in case of an underactive thyroid, but everything came back clear. I don't understand. He gets a specific amount of food every day, no treats except catnip, he has a cat buddy, has to go up stairs to eat, etc. etc. I'm going to the vet's over lunch today to discuss food options, but it's down to either Hills r/d again or Walthams weight control. I'm so frustrated! I feel like I'm failing him as a kitty mom. Thoughts, anyone? Rene |
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"Rene" wrote in message om... Hello all, I went in to the vet's yesterday to get Tucker weighed. (He's had a weight problem that I've been trying to control for over two years. He's now 6.) He was previously on Hills r/d but the vet switched him to m/d last December. He's gained a ton of weight! They did a full blood panel on him, in case of an underactive thyroid, but everything came back clear. I don't understand. He gets a specific amount of food every day, no treats except catnip, he has a cat buddy, has to go up stairs to eat, etc. etc. I'm going to the vet's over lunch today to discuss food options, but it's down to either Hills r/d again or Walthams weight control. I'm so frustrated! I feel like I'm failing him as a kitty mom. Thoughts, anyone? Rene I think that like us genetics can be involved. How much does he weigh? Do you have a picture? |
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"Rene" wrote in message om... Hello all, I went in to the vet's yesterday to get Tucker weighed. (He's had a weight problem that I've been trying to control for over two years. He's now 6.) He was previously on Hills r/d but the vet switched him to m/d last December. He's gained a ton of weight! They did a full blood panel on him, in case of an underactive thyroid, but everything came back clear. I don't understand. He gets a specific amount of food every day, no treats except catnip, he has a cat buddy, has to go up stairs to eat, etc. etc. I'm going to the vet's over lunch today to discuss food options, but it's down to either Hills r/d again or Walthams weight control. I'm so frustrated! I feel like I'm failing him as a kitty mom. Thoughts, anyone? Rene I think that like us genetics can be involved. How much does he weigh? Do you have a picture? Karen, Tucker has always been a "large boned" kitty. His paws and head are huge! Here's a pic taken about a month ago: http://f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/rj_...&.dnm=b412.jpg He now weighs 21 lbs. I'm sure genetics probably have something to do with it, but I can't understand how he'd gain so much weight in such a short time (5 pounds in 8 months) I assued the vet he gets *no* other food, treats, or meals, and I premeasure all food. Frustrating. I chose Walthams Calorie Control for two reasons: 1, it has the lowest kcals per cup, even lower than r/d, and 2, he hasn't tried it before. It's worth a try. I'd hate to think how much he'd weigh if he were on a regular food! Ugh. |
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Tucker has always been a "large boned" kitty. His paws and head are
huge! Here's a pic taken about a month ago: Oh my. Tucker *is* er... fluffy. Good luck on his weight. It's difficult, I know. He's a gorgeous cat. Sherry |
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Tucker has always been a "large boned" kitty. His paws and head are
huge! Here's a pic taken about a month ago: Oh my. Tucker *is* er... fluffy. Good luck on his weight. It's difficult, I know. He's a gorgeous cat. Sherry |
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Tucker has always been a "large boned" kitty. His paws and head are
huge! Here's a pic taken about a month ago: Oh my. Tucker *is* er... fluffy. Good luck on his weight. It's difficult, I know. He's a gorgeous cat. Sherry |
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in article , Rene at
wrote on 8/29/04 5:53 PM: "Karen" wrote in message ... "Rene" wrote in message om... Hello all, I went in to the vet's yesterday to get Tucker weighed. (He's had a weight problem that I've been trying to control for over two years. He's now 6.) He was previously on Hills r/d but the vet switched him to m/d last December. He's gained a ton of weight! They did a full blood panel on him, in case of an underactive thyroid, but everything came back clear. I don't understand. He gets a specific amount of food every day, no treats except catnip, he has a cat buddy, has to go up stairs to eat, etc. etc. I'm going to the vet's over lunch today to discuss food options, but it's down to either Hills r/d again or Walthams weight control. I'm so frustrated! I feel like I'm failing him as a kitty mom. Thoughts, anyone? Rene I think that like us genetics can be involved. How much does he weigh? Do you have a picture? Karen, Tucker has always been a "large boned" kitty. His paws and head are huge! Here's a pic taken about a month ago: http://f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/rj_...&.dnm=b412.jpg He now weighs 21 lbs. I'm sure genetics probably have something to do with it, but I can't understand how he'd gain so much weight in such a short time (5 pounds in 8 months) I assued the vet he gets *no* other food, treats, or meals, and I premeasure all food. Frustrating. I chose Walthams Calorie Control for two reasons: 1, it has the lowest kcals per cup, even lower than r/d, and 2, he hasn't tried it before. It's worth a try. I'd hate to think how much he'd weigh if he were on a regular food! Ugh. Oh my. He does need some help. I hope your new routine works for him! he's very handsome. |
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in article , Rene at
wrote on 8/29/04 5:53 PM: "Karen" wrote in message ... "Rene" wrote in message om... Hello all, I went in to the vet's yesterday to get Tucker weighed. (He's had a weight problem that I've been trying to control for over two years. He's now 6.) He was previously on Hills r/d but the vet switched him to m/d last December. He's gained a ton of weight! They did a full blood panel on him, in case of an underactive thyroid, but everything came back clear. I don't understand. He gets a specific amount of food every day, no treats except catnip, he has a cat buddy, has to go up stairs to eat, etc. etc. I'm going to the vet's over lunch today to discuss food options, but it's down to either Hills r/d again or Walthams weight control. I'm so frustrated! I feel like I'm failing him as a kitty mom. Thoughts, anyone? Rene I think that like us genetics can be involved. How much does he weigh? Do you have a picture? Karen, Tucker has always been a "large boned" kitty. His paws and head are huge! Here's a pic taken about a month ago: http://f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/rj_...&.dnm=b412.jpg He now weighs 21 lbs. I'm sure genetics probably have something to do with it, but I can't understand how he'd gain so much weight in such a short time (5 pounds in 8 months) I assued the vet he gets *no* other food, treats, or meals, and I premeasure all food. Frustrating. I chose Walthams Calorie Control for two reasons: 1, it has the lowest kcals per cup, even lower than r/d, and 2, he hasn't tried it before. It's worth a try. I'd hate to think how much he'd weigh if he were on a regular food! Ugh. Oh my. He does need some help. I hope your new routine works for him! he's very handsome. |
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(Rene) wrote in message m...
"Karen" wrote in message ... "Rene" wrote in message om... Hello all, I went in to the vet's yesterday to get Tucker weighed. (He's had a weight problem that I've been trying to control for over two years. He's now 6.) He was previously on Hills r/d but the vet switched him to m/d last December. He's gained a ton of weight! They did a full blood panel on him, in case of an underactive thyroid, but everything came back clear. I don't understand. He gets a specific amount of food every day, no treats except catnip, he has a cat buddy, has to go up stairs to eat, etc. etc. I'm going to the vet's over lunch today to discuss food options, but it's down to either Hills r/d again or Walthams weight control. I'm so frustrated! I feel like I'm failing him as a kitty mom. Thoughts, anyone? Rene I think that like us genetics can be involved. How much does he weigh? Do you have a picture? Karen, Tucker has always been a "large boned" kitty. His paws and head are huge! Here's a pic taken about a month ago: http://f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/rj_...&.dnm=b412.jpg He now weighs 21 lbs. I'm sure genetics probably have something to do with it, but I can't understand how he'd gain so much weight in such a short time (5 pounds in 8 months) I assued the vet he gets *no* other food, treats, or meals, and I premeasure all food. Frustrating. I chose Walthams Calorie Control for two reasons: 1, it has the lowest kcals per cup, even lower than r/d, and 2, he hasn't tried it before. It's worth a try. I'd hate to think how much he'd weigh if he were on a regular food! Ugh. Wow. My cat's name is Fatass and she is svelte compared to Tucker! If you have already cut down on the amount of food and he is otherwise healthy, let him eat - he is just a fat dude. Fatass has been a blimp since 3. She is now 15, healthy as ever. Bluesman |
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