Cat on a diet

soupdragon10

Is he a toy oriented cat? If so you could get him something to play with to distract him when he is demanding food during the day. Might have the added benefit of giving him some exercise as well if it's something he can chase.

purplepardalis

I was thinking about the toys as well. Unfortunately, they are not great value to him. I'm hoping that his hunger will mean some raw chicken wings might keep him occupied. Normally he's not that interested because he has enough 'easy' food to eat. If I take off a lot of the skin they will be less fatty.

puddy

well an update is that one of the cats has stolen and eaten a raw chicken breast.

when i had my previous cat, i used to feed her on the top of the freezer as i knew that my big cat couldnt get up there. when i got the new cat (after losing my first), i decided just to feed her on the worktop in the utility room as the big cat couldnt jump up, but she can now, so i need to find a new method

dizziblonde

soupdragon10 wrote: »

Is he a toy oriented cat? If so you could get him something to play with to distract him when he is demanding food during the day. Might have the added benefit of giving him some exercise as well if it's something he can chase.

I've got a treat ball somewhere that would work for the smaller dried food pieces as well (no idea where I picked it up - probably Pets at Home)... could put a few bits of food in there and see if it drags out the food a bit longer for puss and gets them doing a bit of exercise at the same time? Similar idea to doggy Kongs.

Have to say - my cat wasn't impressed with it - but she's not a cat that responds to treats at all anyway.

purplepardalis

I did buy a toy that let out food when it was played with. Scribble was not impressed at the time but maybe hunger will give him more impetus. I will try it again. Good idea, thank you

Jojo_the_Tightfisted

Drugging them with catnip occasionally can be quite distracting

spike7451

Jojo_the_Tightfisted wrote: »

Drugging them with catnip occasionally can be quite distracting

Didn't work with Orbit &,ironically,catnip doesn't work with Daisy either!

Jojo_the_Tightfisted

spike7451 wrote: »

Didn't work with Orbit &,ironically,catnip doesn't work with Daisy either!

Well, that's just being awkward, isn't it?


(valerian works for some, though, I hear)

purplepardalis

Today has been better. His ration was given to him in 2 separate meals which made him happier. He's got nothing for later on though. I'll see whether he asks for anything or not!

faded_flowers

Is he on a specifically light food? If he isn't you can look at swapping, as they're designed to make the cat feel fuller despite the lesser calories. Feeding less of a standard food will cause whinging as they still feel hungry