Some cats eat much more than others do.
Do not leave the cat food out for your cat all day long if he seems to be putting on too much weight. Set up a schedule for your cat. Leave the cat food for thirty minutes in the morning and again in the afternoon.
Some cats exercise a lot, while others rest most of the day. My cats love to run up and down my steps. I keep my litter boxes in my basement. They get exercise when they have to use their litter box.
Keep a toy box out with many different cat toys in it. You will be amazed at how often you notice him picking his favorite toy from the pack. Once in a while, he will play with something completely different. Buy a circle toy with a mouse or a ball in it. My cats exercise extensively by batting the mouse or hopping around.
Play games with your cat. Throw a ball, and he will chase after it. Buy a laser light, watch him chase, and try to catch the light. I bought a remote control mouse, and my cat would run after it. Buy a stick with feathers on the end, and he will jump up and down to catch the feathers.
A lot of cats are nighttime eaters. Take their food away entirely at night. Eating at night without exercise until morning will put on the extra pounds.
If nothing seems to help, your cat loses weight, buy weight-maintenance cat food. You can buy it at a pet store or from your vet.
A cat that is too heavy can develop many health problems. Being overweight can lead to premature death. I hope your cat maintains a healthy weight and stays fit and trimmed.
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