feline obesity
Elmo the Water Cat: Hydrotherapy Helps Overweight Cat With Hip Problem
Elmo suffered a hip injury as a kitten and, at 7 years old, was fat, barely mobile, and asthmatic. Hydrotherapy and a diet plan have him back on track. Read more
Tufts University Opens First US Obesity Clinic for Pets
Veterinarians and shelters are seeing many more fat cats and dogs than ever before. These pets suffer health problems, decreased quality of life, and early death. Now a clinic dedicated to helping obese pets has opened near Boston. Read more
Formerly 30 Pound Cat Tiny Hits Weight Loss Milestone
Tiny was sluggish and weighed 30 pounds when he arrived at the Fredericton SPCA last December. At this week’s weigh in Tiny achieved an important weight loss milestone. Read more
The Mysterious Case of Captain Jack
Captain Jack weighed 17 pounds when he came to live with his owner 5 years ago. Despite a strict diet, medical tests and intervention, he is now a whopping 38 pounds. Read more
Sponge Bob: Behind The Scenes When A Cat Goes on National TV
30 pound NYC shelter cat Sponge Bob appeared on the Today show Sunday for a segment about his special circumstances, as part of the shelter’s efforts to find him a home. Bob’s friend Suzi made a behind the scenes video of his trip to the studio.
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Pet Obesity: When Your Cat Needs to Cut Down on Kibble
Garfield is 40 Lbs of Love, But… . Garfield is the latest and largest overweight cat to end up at a shelter when their owner died or became too infirm to care for them. Garfield’s caregivers at North Shore Animal League have taken the opportunity to write about the problem of and solutions to feline obesity.
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Sponge Bob Gains Fame
Life With Cats readers were introduced to Sponge Bob on May 23. Since then the ginormous cat and his caregivers have been besieged with media requests, and the news coverage is breaking in a big way. Bob will appear on national TV on Sunday morning.
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33 Pound Sponge Bob Loses Weight And Gets Fit With A Shelter's Help
Sponge Bob weighed in at a very hefty 33 pounds when he came to Animal Haven in Lower Manhattan in April. He has dropped 3 pounds and is getting moving with moderate exercise.
Jumbo Cat Tiny Tim Doing Well 4 Months After Rescue
Tiny Tim weighed 36 pounds when he was found on the streets of Houston in December. 4 1/2 months later, he is healthier, happier, slimmer, and more active.
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RIP, Meow: Cat Who Gained Fame Loses His Battle for a New Lease On Life
Help came too late for the extra large cat named Meow, who, sadly, passed away from heart failure on Saturday.
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39 Pound Cat Meow Visits the Today Show
Meow, the sweet, gigantic cat in the care of the Santa Fe Animal Shelter & Humane Society visited the Today show and sat on the couch with his vet Jennifer Steketee for a segment today.
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39 Pound Cat Gets Help
Poor, sweet Meow is just 2 years old but weighs over 39 pounds and can barely get around. His 87 year old owner recently gave him up, and now he is getting help thanks to the Santa Fe Animal Shelter & Humane Society.
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