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#41
December 1st 04, 04:27 PM
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#43
December 1st 04, 10:03 PM
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Mary" wrote:
"Yngver" wrote in message ... "Mary" wrote: "Phil P." wrote in message link.net... "Cat Protector" wrote in message news:1Card.102801$tU4.94680@okepread06... A fat cat conest might have the reverse effect that is intended. More people might actually get educated about cat care and health. How will people become educated about cat care and health if they're awarded prizes for *poor* cat care? Do you realize you're an idiot? But don't feel too bad - I can't be too bright either if I'm replying to you! Here is my CP imitation: "Why do you have to resort to name calling? What did I do to you? Why can't everyone just discuss things nicely? If anyone wants a flame free place to discuss cats, come to my discussion forum ..." LOL. Sure, it's easy to have a flame-free discussion board if you're the only one who ever posts there. I've never actually been, but I bet I'd get tossed out pretty quick without even trying. CP is the mod, eh? heh! If someone sets up some forums but is the only one who ever posts to them, I guess that makes him the mod as well as contributor. A fine line, huh? I'm sure you wouldn't be tossed out but you know, you'd just be talking to CP. His Cat Galaxy appears to be a lonesome place.
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#44
December 2nd 04, 10:52 PM
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Diane L. Schirf" wrote:
In article , itty (Sherry ) wrote: A fat cat conest might have the reverse effect that is intended. More people might actually get educated about cat care and health. Some might say it will encourage others to fatten their cats up but others might see this as an opportunity to educate about healthy cats. Another factor in this contest is the possibility that some cats that are rescued may already be heavy. I think it is however you want to look at it. GAWD you live in La La Land. I'll say. How about educating about healthy cats USING HEALTHY CATS as an example? Hmmm. I suppose a few people might actually be proud of how fat their cat is, but most people I know would be too embarrassed to enter that kind of contest. Or defensive. We have a couple of relatives who have obese cats, or rather, one of them was obese until he developed hyperthyroidism, and in both cases, they would get insulted or miffed if we commented on their cats' weight problems. I know they would never enter a contest bragging about how fat their cats are or were.
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#45
December 3rd 04, 12:05 AM
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"Yngver" wrote I suppose a few people might actually be proud of how fat their cat is, but most people I know would be too embarrassed to enter that kind of contest. Or defensive. We have a couple of relatives who have obese cats, or rather, one of them was obese until he developed hyperthyroidism, and in both cases, they would get insulted or miffed if we commented on their cats' weight problems. I know they would never enter a contest bragging about how fat their cats are or were. My sweet Buddha is way too fat and it makes my heart lurch. Since we had the ultrasound and it showed no obvious heart disease she has been on a diet and exercise program (LASER POINTER, hahaha!) and I will find out if she has lost any in December. But it is an uphill battle as she was fat before her hyperthyroid was corrected, so now she is even fatter.
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#46
December 3rd 04, 02:15 AM
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I also agree that Cat Fancy is wrong to promote this kind of contest.
Our cat Stinky is a little overweight,as she gets the best of care , and a high fiber diet. However she had some health issues in her kittenhood. Her only treat is fresh turkey, from the deli.
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#47
December 3rd 04, 03:40 AM
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People with fat cats seem to think they're depriving their babies if
they feed them less. Ahem. I have a fat cat. :-) Honestly, I feel like I'm abusing her if I feed her, and she thinks I'm abusing her if I don't. She's known hunger before, and she's been a piggish eater since I've had her. She cleans up what the others leave if I'm not right there to grab the bowls up. My other cats are like Hodge. They don't seem to eat much at all, but they're a healthy size. Sherry
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#48
December 3rd 04, 05:11 AM
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"Mary" wrote:
My sweet Buddha is way too fat and it makes my heart lurch. Since we had the ultrasound and it showed no obvious heart disease she has been on a diet and exercise program (LASER POINTER, hahaha!) and I will find out if she has lost any in December. But it is an uphill battle as she was fat before her hyperthyroid was corrected, so now she is even fatter. Mary, why don't you give Hills M/D a try? I've had Gus on it for ~3 months and it has really helped him to lose weight. He always was a whiner for continuous handouts but since going on the M/D he seems more satisfied with what he gets. -mhd
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#49
December 3rd 04, 08:39 AM
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"Mary" wrote in message . com... "Yngver" wrote I suppose a few people might actually be proud of how fat their cat is, but most people I know would be too embarrassed to enter that kind of contest. Or defensive. We have a couple of relatives who have obese cats, or rather, one of them was obese until he developed hyperthyroidism, and in both cases, they would get insulted or miffed if we commented on their cats' weight problems. I know they would never enter a contest bragging about how fat their cats are or were. My sweet Buddha is way too fat and it makes my heart lurch. Since we had the ultrasound and it showed no obvious heart disease she has been on a diet and exercise program (LASER POINTER, hahaha!) and I will find out if she has lost any in December. But it is an uphill battle as she was fat before her hyperthyroid was corrected, so now she is even fatter. Mary, what type of weight loss program is Buddha on? If you're interested, I can tell you about the weight-loss program we've had success with. Also, you might want to think about getting a good pediatric scale so you can monitor her weight more closely. Its hard to notice subtle weight losses or gains in a cat you're with everyday. Seeing small losses every few days reduces the frustration and lets you know the program is working. I highly recommend the Tanita 1583. The 1583 has gradations down to .5 oz (10 g). I've had mine for a few years and I have absolutely no complaints. Tanita makes excellent scales. I also have a BLB-12 that I use for weighing cats on fluid therapy. The gradations go down to .1 oz, but you don't need a scale that accurate (and expensive) for normal weighing. Here's how simple it is: http://www.maxshouse.com/weighing_a_cat_made_easy.htm Phil
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#50
December 3rd 04, 01:46 PM
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No, he'd BE a fat cat if I let him free fed (which I did at first, when
he got up to 17 lbs. before the veterinarian pointed out that he can't be free fed). Now he gets fed a limited amount twice a day and is down to 12. The top photo on his page shows how enormously fat he was at 17 Wow, Hodge is a handsome guy. You did great, getting him to lose that weight. It's hard to slim a cat down, and that's a considerable amount of weight he lost. You're right about projection. I've seen it in fat dogs a lot too. Sherry
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