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How to put Carmello on a diet with 3 slim sisters & his Mom who all eat out of the same bowl????

How to put Carmello on a diet with 3 slim sisters & his Mom who all eat out of the same bowl????

Old 06-15-2011, 02:19 PM
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When my 3 cats were alive everyone ate alone in separate rooms. The two dogs eat together in another room. I always felt like a short order cook. LOL
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Old 06-15-2011, 03:59 PM
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I was going to suggest separate rooms also. Give them maybe 20 minutes to chow down; after that, doors are opened and excess food (if any) is put away.
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Old 06-15-2011, 06:52 PM
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Thanks for the ideas,everyone, except erstan947- LOL - We couldn't bear to give him up. He's such a lover boy!!! hahaha
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Old 06-15-2011, 07:44 PM
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They are beautiful.
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Old 06-16-2011, 12:05 AM
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My Moose (the one pictured in my avatar) was almost 22 lbs when I got him. Now two years later, he's down to 16.5 lbs. I have four other cats, so it wasn't easy. Separate feeding areas, food, treats, no treats, etc., was either a lot of trouble or felt too much like punishment for one of the parties involved. So, I increased his level of activity. Turns out this big guy really loved to play. I engaged him in different levels of play several times a day. So, why not give exercise a try? You'll both have fun, and it will be much less stressful.

Want to add that Carmello is a handsome boy!! Keep us posted on his progress.
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Old 06-16-2011, 12:29 AM
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try one of those lazer lights for pets. my furbabies love to run and chase that silly thing. even the dog loves it. we have fun with it.
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Old 06-16-2011, 10:29 AM
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I do need to increase his exercise. He used to love the toys but now when I play with him he just swats at the stuff. My DH also feeds him table food and he promised he's going to stop. Last night Carmello didn't get any table food and he was fine. Just a bad habit.
I'm concerned about him getting diabetes. Being too heavy isn't good for our furry friends either.
Thanks again, everyone! :)
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Old 06-16-2011, 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by hspirit_99
try one of those lazer lights for pets. my furbabies love to run and chase that silly thing. even the dog loves it. we have fun with it.
OMGosh! I had to take the laser light away from my husband. I don't know who liked it more...him or the poor cat he was driving crazy with it!
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Old 06-16-2011, 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by QuiltnCowgirl
Originally Posted by hspirit_99
try one of those lazer lights for pets. my furbabies love to run and chase that silly thing. even the dog loves it. we have fun with it.
OMGosh! I had to take the laser light away from my husband. I don't know who liked it more...him or the poor cat he was driving crazy with it!
Hahaha, too funny :mrgreen:
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Old 06-16-2011, 11:16 AM
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You might try cat fishing. Even my old man - Boomer aka Boogie who is almost 11 will beat the girls out of the way to cat fish.

Buy a child's fishing pole - one of the really short ones. Replace the hook with a safety pin. Attach a furry mouse to the safety pin. Get their attention by dangling the mouse in front of them. When you get their attention - cast the mouse down the hall or across the room. When they start to follow it - start reeling it back. They will play for HOURS if you let them. The more activity the retreival is - i.e. varying speed, dips, jerks, etc. - the better.
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