my biggest mc ,4 yr old, has quite a pouch growing and is gaining too much weight [21 lb].at 16lb he looked better but still had a pouch .i am feeding iams senior and rationing feed ,but cannot reduce weight.he is a big cat , but I'd like to tone up stomach.he does run around the house as much as the other mainecoons.any suggestions? THANKS TED

-- Anonymous, May 03, 1999

Answers

There is an excellent article written by a vet in the June issue of Cat Fancy magazine on nutrition. He states that "light" or "less active" foods can keep a cat from gaining more weight but do not help in weight reduction. Special diets available thru your vet are more likely to be effective. Sigh - I can attest to this - my 15 year old neuter has been on a combo of less active and senior foods, and hasn't lost a ounce!! But he hasn't gained anymore, either. Cats should never be put on a strict diet without vet supervision as it can cause a liver disease. See what your vet has to offer in diet foods.

-- Anonymous, May 20, 1999