http://Cats.sgforums.com/forums/1796/topics/252821 en-US 60 <p>weight divide by height(square)</p> Sun, 06 May 2007 20:26:47 +0800 Cats.sgforums.com:1796:252821:6439528 a-Lost-9uY http://Cats.sgforums.com/forums/1796/topics/252821 <p>My cat weighed 5kg.<br /> <br /> But it's not around anymore. <img title="Neutral" src= "/images/emoticons/classic/icon_neutral.gif" alt="Neutral" /></p> Sun, 06 May 2007 20:25:09 +0800 Cats.sgforums.com:1796:252821:6439517 MooKu http://Cats.sgforums.com/forums/1796/topics/252821 <p>How to Determine If Your Cat Is Overweight<br /> <br /> If your favorite feline is wearing an apron instead of sporting an hourglass figure, you've got one fat cat.<br /> <br /> Step 1) Check that your pet's ribs are easily felt but not visibly sticking out. This indicates that your cat is at a desirable weight.<br /> <br /> Step 2) Look at your pet from above. Some indentation between the rib cage and the hips, depicting an hourglass shape, indicates that your pet is at a desirable weight.<br /> <br /> Step 3) Check your pet's belly. If the belly protrudes, your cat may be overweight. (A protruding belly on a cat is called an apron).<br /> <br /> Step 4) Feel your pet's hips. Anything more than light fleshiness indicates that your pet is above normal weight.<br /> <br /> Step 5) Always consult a veterinarian before putting a pet on a diet. Your veterinarian can recommend a special diet appropriate to your pet, and can examine your pet to rule out the possibility that a serious medical condition is causing the obesity.<br /> <br /> Tips &amp; Warnings<br /> <br /> * Regular exercise helps your pet lose weight.<br /> * A cat's weight at 1 year of age often reflects the animal's optimal body weight, although this is not true of cats that are already obese at 1 year. A veterinarian can provide weight guidelines.<br /> * Visible ribs or excessive thinness could be a sign of hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) in cats, especially in those over 12 years of age. Consult a veterinarian if your pet is chronically underweight.<br /> * It's crucial not to let your cat become overweight - it could lead to hepatic lipidosis (a fatty liver).<br /> <br /> Quoted from ("www.catmanual.blogspot.com")</p> Sun, 06 May 2007 20:23:34 +0800 Cats.sgforums.com:1796:252821:6439512 _Aaron_ http://Cats.sgforums.com/forums/1796/topics/252821