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Diet Recipe for Fat Cats

Is your cat overweight?

Overweight cats experience obesity the same way humans do. They are uncomfortable, have difficulty breathing, and find it hard to be active. If you reduce the amount of food your cat normally eats, he will decide to fend for himself. Scavenging for food can be bad for his health, especially if he gets into the wrong thing, such as rotting food from garbage cans. The best way to help manage kitty's weight is to give him a reducing diet that is low in calories without sacrificing nutrition.

Below is a recipe that is low in carbohydrates and fats. It provides a good supply of vitamins, minerals, and protein and is suitable for cats that have, or have a history of, UTI (urinary tract infections).

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ lb. cooked pork liver
  • 1 C. cooked and mashed potatoes (no milk)
  • 1 tsp. calcium carbonate
  • 1tsp. cooking oil
  • ½ tsp. minced garlic

Method

  1. Grind cooked liver into a paste
  2. Combine all ingredients and mix well.
  3. Refrigerate in an airtight container.
  4. To make dinner more appealing, warm the food before serving.

*Cooked Rice can be used in place of mashed potatoes for variety.

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Comments (14)
#1 by Daniel Canfield, Jul 30, 2008
Excellent rescipe for overweight cats. I never thought about making my own cat food.
#2 by IcyCucky, Jul 30, 2008
Simple and good nutritious recipe for cat..
#3 by Darlene McFarlane, Jul 30, 2008
Thank you Daniel and Icy for your comments. I have met people with overweight cats and dogs who are proud of the fact that their pet is different...is unusual in appearance because they are overweight. They are unaware that obesity in animals affects them in the same way as people and shortens their lives.

#4 by lanne, Jul 30, 2008
Wow!! That sounds almost good enough to eat. I wonder if your fat grand-dog would eat this. Good idea making your own.
#5 by Stephanie JD, Jul 30, 2008
Thanks, I have three cats and this is great information!
#6 by beauley, Lucien, Jul 30, 2008
The recipe looks good enough for anyone to eat...except for the liver. You must have a few cats. If I were a cat, I wouldn\'t eat that store bought canned stuff. We don\'t have a cat, but if we ever decide to get one we will certainly keep your recipe in mind. Thank you Darlene.
#7 by valli, Jul 30, 2008
Good and nutritious recipe for cats.
#8 by Anne Lyken-Garner, Aug 1, 2008
I think that this is a sound article with good advice. I haven't got cats, but I can see that it's very useful for people who do.
#9 by Unofre Pili, Aug 1, 2008
Very nice.
#10 by Karen N, Aug 9, 2008
Good article, I'll keep it in mind if my cats ever start gaining weight.
#11 by LaClare, Aug 12, 2008
Wonderful advise, I will try this for my sweet little friends.


Thank you
#12 by tonisan60, Aug 14, 2008
I have a cat, and I will prove this for her dear Darlene. Thank you for the recioe.
Sidereal hugs and infinitive kisses
#13 by Nick Kenney, Aug 21, 2008
Good to know...none of ours are over-weight yet but ya never know...
#14 by Darlene McFarlane, Aug 21, 2008
Thank you everyone for your kind comments. tonisan60, please let me know how your cat does.

Darlene
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