We asked experts at Purina for advice: get your vet to check your cat for potential problems the cold can cause – older cats often suffer with inflamed joints as temperatures drop, especially if they have arthritis. Also, ensure any feline hiding places are draft-free, and that your cat doesn’t spend too long outside or stays out overnight.
The experts at Purina share tips for spotting the signs. Gently run your hands along your cat’s rib cage – if you have to press to feel the bones, they might be overweight. Also, look at your cat from above – her body should become more slender from the belly to hind legs. As for the tummy – if it swings between their hind legs as they walk, they are probably overweight.
Is my cat overweight?
The experts at Purina share tips for spotting the signs. Gently run your hands along your cat’s rib cage – if you have to press to feel the bones, they might be overweight. Also, look at your cat from above – her body should become more slender from the belly to hind legs. As for the tummy – if it swings between their hind legs as they walk, they are probably overweight.