My Fat Cat Ten Simple Steps to Help Your Pet Lose Weight for a long and Happy Life

by Garvey, Martha; Greco, Deborah; Conley, Sebastian

• ISBN13: 9781578261970
• ISBN10: 157826197X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-09-25
• Publisher: Hatherleigh Press

Summary

The epidemic obesity problem in America isn't just limited to people. As humans continue to chow down on fast food, fatty treats and sugary desserts our pets are expanding right along with us. Of course its hard to ignore those big eyes our pets give us when they beg for food, but we have to be firm -- because their health depends on it.Studies have shown that obese cats are at risk for diabetes, arthritis, and liver disease. To keep our pets happy and healthy for a long time, we need to control their weight. Helping your pet slim down isn't all that difficult -- and author Martha Garvey will show you how.MY FAT CAT (Ten Simple Steps to Help Your Pet Lose Weight For a Long and Happy Life) by Martha Garvey deals directly with our pets' weight problem from causes to cure. More than a cat diet book, readers will learn the facts (and myths) about animal obesity and discover real solutions to insure our pets' heath and longevity.

Author Biography

Martha Garvey has been a guardian to two cute but compulsively feasting felines and volunteered at the SPCA and the Liberty Humane Society. Founder of Moving Stories, Martha lives in Hoboken, New Jersey.

Deborah Greco, D.V.M., Ph.D., is a staff endocrinologist at The Animal Medical Center in New York.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. ix
Foreword	p. xi
Find Out If Your Cat Is Really Fat	p. 1
Prepare for Your Vet Visit	p. 21
Rule Out Other Health Problems	p. 31
Learn What to Feed Your Cat	p. 37
Change How and When You Feed Your Cat	p. 53
Exercise Your Cat at Home	p. 65
Explore the Great Outdoors with Your Cat	p. 77
Help Your Older Cat Adjust	p. 85
Deal with a Multi-Pet Household	p. 95
Maintain Your Cat's Healthy Weight	p. 105
Resources	p. 108
Recommended Reading	p. 112
Photo Credits	p. 114
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