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Why are outdoor cats bigger than indoor cats?
Indoor cats are also larger than outdoor cats. This is primarily because indoor cats are better fed and cannot roam very far like outdoor cats. So although outdoor cats may be somewhat smaller, they are usually more lean and in better shape.
How can I get my indoor cat to lose weight?
How to Help Your Cat to Lose Weight
- Stop free-feeding your cat. Stop free-feeding them.
- Make sure your cat is getting enough water. Never leave the water dish empty, and clean and refill it regularly.
- Stop feeding dry food.
- Start feeding them diet food.
- Consider using supplements.
- Play with them more.
Why is my outdoor cat fat?
Cat weight gain is the result of an increase in body fat. This is usually caused by eating too much, especially when combined with lack of exercise. But there can be other contributing factors too.
Is your indoor cat too fat?
Fat cats may be cute—we all love Garfield—however, if a cat is too overweight, it may result in health problems such as diabetes. Often, a cat may be so fat that it won’t participate in the usual fun feline activities. There are many reasons an indoor cat may be overweight, but the following three reasons are most common:
Are indoor cats safer than outdoor cats?
Indoor cats often encounter fewer physical risks than those exposed to the outside world and for this reason, many live longer and physically safer lives. They are generally safe from territorial disputes between neighbouring cats that can lead to aggressive feline encounters that may result in injury.
Why do cats like to be outside?
One reason cats generally enjoy the outdoors is that it takes them back to their natural roots. “It’s important for owners to remember that cats are nocturnal, and in the wild, they’d be hunting all night and sleeping all day.
What is the average lifespan of an indoor cat?
An indoor cat may live 15-17 years, while the life expectancy for outdoor cats is only 2-5 years, according to researchers at University of California-Davis. Dr. Jeff Levy, DVM, CVA, owner of House Call Vet NYC, also discourages owners from keeping cats outdoors.
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