Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Pets

piddyprints

(14,975 posts)

1. Just one cat?

Reply to raccoon (Original post)

Thu Sep 14, 2023, 07:26 AM

Sep 2023

It’s trickier with multiple cats, but in general, we don’t free feed. We feed twice a day.

Also, we feed raw food, which is controversial around here and with some veterinarians. Our cats live to be 17-18 years old in general, and we currently have a 20-year-old and two 16-year-olds. Anyway, raw fed cats don’t tend to overeat and we have never had an overweight one since we started almost 20 years ago, even in a multi-cat household.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

18 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Has anybody had an indoor only cat and was able to successfully help the cat lose weight? [View all] raccoon Sep 2023 OP

Just one cat? piddyprints Sep 2023 #1

exactly what I was going to ask Skittles Sep 2023 #2

Yes, just one cat. raccoon Sep 2023 #3

That makes it easier. piddyprints Sep 2023 #6

I agree - no free feeding TexasBushwhacker Sep 2023 #13

We don't feed grains. piddyprints Sep 2023 #14

Yes! Easterncedar Sep 2023 #4

No luck whatsoever. I'm comfortable being 20# heavy. And Muggles seems happy at eight about 5# ... marble falls Sep 2023 #5

First make sure he is healthy (no thyroid issues or anything else via some bloodwork). hlthe2b Sep 2023 #7

I feed Millie twice a day. I also feed her Science Diet Polly Hennessey Sep 2023 #8

No kidding! piddyprints Sep 2023 #15

Millie is 18. Maybe, it's an age thing. Polly Hennessey Sep 2023 #16

Well, I'm an old lady piddyprints Sep 2023 #17

When Charlotte had a weight problem, I would buy Science Diet "Perfect Weight" Archae Sep 2023 #9

My vet said it is healthier for the cat to eat only wet food (canned, home prepared, whatever.) zuul Sep 2023 #10

That's what my vet said too, and we've done that for over 2 decades catrose Sep 2023 #18

Unfortunately, my fat cat lost weight because he developed diabetes. However, I now know the the tblue37 Sep 2023 #11

Until it learns to open cabinet doors and the fridge you've got the Phoenix61 Sep 2023 #12