Weight clinic - outdoor cats

RE: Weight clinic - outdoor cats

Shauna Whelan — Thu, 01 Sep 2016 21:11:56 GMT

Lol I did the exact same thing in my neighbourhood

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Sal the 1st — Wed, 20 Jul 2016 23:09:31 GMT

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we had previously discussed posters also, and maybe even lying to the neighbour saying they had a serious medical condition eg diabetes and they mustn't have any other food

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I use this method with a couple of the villagers and it has worked quite well - my cat has 'allergies' that make him very ill if he eats the wrong food

RE: Weight clinic - outdoor cats

enigmaticat-uk — Tue, 19 Jul 2016 18:09:58 GMT

Thanks for the input, she said she had tried a do not feed collar without success. It was just their 1st visit so I didn't make major dietary changes as I think if they can persuade the neighbour not to feed them then they'll probably do ok as they're not massively overweight. The fatter one is on urinary moderate calorie so I'm not intending to change his diet unless I have to as it's keeping his urinary issues under control. I'll see how they've got on next time and if he's still feeding them then I'll suggest she gives him portions of their own food. (we had previously discussed posters also, and maybe even lying to the neighbour saying they had a serious medical condition eg diabetes and they mustn't have any other food)

RE: Weight clinic - outdoor cats

Kim Rathbone — Sun, 17 Jul 2016 11:24:32 GMT

Hi,

What food are they currently being fed and how much per day? How long have you been seeing them for weight clinics and have they lost any weight yet?

I agree with above suggestions also, it is hard though because you can never fully stop them hunting or going elsewhere, but it is worth trying to speak to the neighbour, using the collars etc..... Anything to try and help.

Have you tried things like cat interactive feeders yet, my favourite one is the purple interactive feeder (Looks like a headgehog) slows cats feeding down. I also swear by Royal Canin Satiety it seems to help them feel full even though you can reduce food. For example if the target weight your aiming for is 4kg then you only need to feed them 40 grams of dry a day. They have them already prepared in 20 gram packets as well so the owner does not need to weigh food every day.

RE: Weight clinic - outdoor cats

Sal the 1st — Sat, 16 Jul 2016 12:46:10 GMT

I am lucky in that I live in a village - so I made posters for pub (his favourite haunt at the time) and village hall with a large picture - saying IF SEEN DO NOT FEED THIS CAT, - his mugshot has also been circulated on the village facebook page with a similar message - he still has his list of little old ladies , some of which have a supply of his kibble (vet life obesity) but its been really difficult keeping up with just how many places he visits - and a ready supply of rabbits. It has been partially successful but he still scrounges around visitors to the pub who either can't read or feel sorry for him

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ereveley — Fri, 15 Jul 2016 21:22:36 GMT

you can get neckerchief with do not feed ect on them but would be concerned off them losing/getting them caught up. Letters to the neighbours can help.

Are they on a weight diet - RCW satiety would probably be more suitable than metabolic as it won;t work if eating other foods

Hope that is of some help

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Alison Clare Hickman — Fri, 15 Jul 2016 18:46:43 GMT

Agree with the above suggestions - particularly the involvement where possible of all humans interacting with the cats. No pet is an island (to misquote ) and I've consistently found that getting all the humans on-board in contact with overweight pets usually vastly reduces the weighty issue (haha!).

Sooooo - yes to making an approach to the next-door neighbour (NDN) with solutions at hand before making contact. Perhaps the NDN, if elderly and alone, will appreciate the social interaction and responsibilities? Get them involved! . . . .

Ali h

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Robyn — Fri, 15 Jul 2016 17:52:39 GMT

What's worked for me in the past with annoying neighbours is giving them some of the diet they're on and instructing them to feed a certain amount. For neighbours more treat-inclined then Hills do Metabolic treats which wouldn't spoil the diet too much.

You could always try to get the contact details of the neighbour and see if they'd be happy for you to call them for a chat? Or get them to come along to one of the weight clinics for the wee one? I'm not sure I'd offer this personally because god knows what you'd be getting yourself in for, but always an option!

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steph fursland — Fri, 15 Jul 2016 17:06:56 GMT

Collars with 'I am on a special diet, please do not feed me'

Maybe provide him with a bit of RC Satiety (or similar) to feed them with so at least they're eating something less fatty when they do go there...?