{"id":19908,"date":"2025-03-24T10:21:37","date_gmt":"2025-03-24T14:21:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testvet.brainmarketing.ca\/obesite-chez-le-chat-solutions\/"},"modified":"2025-03-29T18:50:27","modified_gmt":"2025-03-29T22:50:27","slug":"obesity-in-cats-health-risks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/testvet.brainmarketing.ca\/en\/obesity-in-cats-health-risks\/","title":{"rendered":"Obesity in cats"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Obesity in Cats: A Major Health Problem<\/strong><\/h4><p>Obesity in cats is a common issue, affecting about 35% of cats in Quebec. It\u2019s not just a matter of appearance. In fact, obesity can have serious consequences on your pet&#8217;s health.<\/p><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Health Risks of Obesity for Your Cat<\/strong><\/h4><p>Obesity increases the risk of several diseases. Among them, we find:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Diabetes<\/li>\n\n<li>Hypertension<\/li>\n\n<li>Heart and respiratory problems<\/li>\n\n<li>Hepatic lipidosis, a liver disorder often fatal<\/li>\n\n<li>Joint problems<\/li><\/ul><p>Additionally, obese cats are often less active, which worsens their condition. Obesity can also lead to urinary, skin, and even fertility problems.<\/p><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Act Quickly?<\/strong><\/h4><p>It is crucial to manage your cat&#8217;s weight as soon as possible. The sooner you intervene, the easier it will be to prevent complications related to obesity.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/testvet.brainmarketing.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/chat_alimentation_obese_1.jpg\" alt=\"obesity in cats health risks\" class=\"wp-image-6711\" srcset=\"https:\/\/testvet.brainmarketing.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/chat_alimentation_obese_1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/testvet.brainmarketing.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/chat_alimentation_obese_1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/testvet.brainmarketing.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/chat_alimentation_obese_1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/testvet.brainmarketing.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/chat_alimentation_obese_1-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div><\/div><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Manage Your Cat\u2019s Weight?<\/strong><\/h4><p>The key to treating obesity in cats lies in a proper diet. We recommend Hill\u2019s Metabolic food. This product uses nutrigenomics, which involves stimulating specific genes to promote a healthier metabolism. Ingredients like tomatoes, carrots, flax, lysine, and carnitine are used to help your cat lose weight while preserving lean muscle mass.<\/p><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What if You Have Multiple Pets at Home?<\/strong><\/h4><p>No worries! Even if one of your pets is overweight, the others can continue to eat the same food. Healthy cats will maintain their weight, while the overweight one will gradually lose the excess pounds.<\/p><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h4><p>Obesity in cats should not be taken lightly. With proper weight management and a suitable diet, you can help your cat regain better health and an optimal quality of life. Act quickly to prevent serious health problems.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Ob\u00e9sit\u00e9 chez le chat\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fjjDNlA263U?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure><p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Obesity in Cats: A Major Health Problem Obesity in cats is a common issue, affecting about 35% of cats in Quebec. It\u2019s not just a matter of appearance. In fact, obesity can have serious consequences on your pet&#8217;s health. Health Risks of Obesity for Your Cat Obesity increases the risk of several diseases. 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