Is your cat overweight? Has your cat been drinking more water lately and you’re worried that’s why he’s overweight?

An unusual increase in water consumption, particularly by an obese cat, may indicate a chronic condition, such as diabetes.

Water has zero calories, no carbs, and no fat. Your cat didn’t get fat from drinking water. Unless you add calorie-containing foods to her water, that’s the only way your cat can become water-heavy. If you add sugar to your overweight cat’s water, that could be the culprit. Adding sugar to your obese cat’s water will not only make her overweight but also cause more health problems.

Some cats are genetically “heavy”. Regardless of how much food they eat, they end up being heavy. Your fat cat could fall into one of these more robust breeds. You can certainly find out by consulting your vet or doing a quick search online.

One of the main reasons your cat could be overweight is because you are most likely feeding him an unbalanced manufactured food made mostly of corn. You should switch your fat cat to a more balanced food that contains real meat protein, along with fats, carbohydrates in the ideal percentage range of ingredients. And don’t forget about vitamins, minerals and other micronutrients.

It is also possible that you are overfeeding your cat. Could you be eating too much food/calories that you don’t need? If you are in the habit of leaving your food (most likely dry food) out all day, you may be overeating.

Have you recently changed your eating pattern? Are you switching from a moist or canned food to drier food? Dry foods contain about 10% moisture, while canned foods typically contain 70-80% moisture. If you’ve recently added or replaced wet canned food with dry food, the increase in dry food could probably cause your fluffball to drink more free water. In this case, drinking more free water would be a natural balance of taking in less moisture from your food.

Some cats eat and eat regardless of whether they are hungry or not. I bet your cat eats when he’s bored. You can reduce your food intake by getting the right plate size. Try as much as possible not to put your obese cat on an unbalanced diet by simply cutting calories!

Does your overweight cat exercise constantly? A cat that dozes and lounges all day is prone to obesity. If he recently added a new toy to play with, or if your fluff ball just discovered a new toy to play with, and his exercise has increased, that’s a good activity. However, he may need additional free water due to his exercise.

Water alone will not cause weight gain. If your overweight cat is drinking too much water, it could be a sign of more serious problems. Drinking too much water can cause your cat’s kidneys to fail. Other serious problems like thyroid and diabetes could also be the reasons why your heavy cat is drinking a lot of water. On the other hand, drinking more water can be the natural consequence of a lifestyle change.

If you notice any changes in your cat’s behavior, especially its eating habits, you should carefully observe and monitor it. Research online. Consult a vet. A vet will carry out the necessary tests to check if something is wrong.

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