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Voici un résumé concis des mesures à prendre pour que votre chat conserve un poids santé et une bonne qualité de vie :
Exercice :
- Les chats, surtout ceux qui vivent à l’intérieur, ont besoin de jouer régulièrement.
- Les chats d’intérieur ont besoin d’un tiers de calories en moins que les chats d’extérieur.
- 2 minutes de jeu deux fois par jour aident à augmenter le mouvement.
- Fournissez-lui des jouets et des casse-tête pour qu’il puisse s’amuser seul.
Alimentation :
- Mesurez et donnez la portion recommandée pour éviter toute suralimentation.
- Évitez d’abuser des friandises pour contrôler l’apport calorique.
- Veillez à ce que l’animal ait accès à de l’eau fraîche pour favoriser la digestion et la santé urinaire.
Choisir la bonne alimentation :
- Les différents stades et modes de vie nécessitent une alimentation variée.
- Les chatons ont besoin d’une alimentation dense en énergie et facile à digérer.
- Surveillez et ajustez la taille des portions pour les chatons en pleine croissance.
- Les chats castrés ou stérilisés peuvent prendre du poids ; utilisez des aliments spécialisés.
- Les chattes enceintes ont besoin d’une énergie accrue et d’aliments spéciaux pour l’allaitement.
Consult your vet for personalized guidance to maintain your cat’s healthy weight and overall well-being.
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English Version
Here’s a concise summary of how to ensure your cat maintains a healthy weight and quality of life:
Exercise:
- Regular playtime is crucial for cats, especially indoor ones.
- Indoor cats need 1/3 fewer calories than outdoor cats.
- 2 minutes of play twice daily helps increase movement.
- Provide toys and food puzzles for solo play.
Feeding:
- Measure and feed the recommended portion to prevent overfeeding.
- Avoid overindulging in treats to control calorie intake.
- Ensure access to fresh water for digestion and urinary health.
Choosing the Right Food:
- Different life stages and lifestyles require varying nutrition.
- Kittens need energy-dense and easily digestible food.
- Monitor and adjust portion size for growing kittens.
- Neutered/spayed cats may gain weight; use specialized foods.
- Pregnant cats require increased energy and special food for nursing.
Consult your vet for personalized guidance to maintain your cat’s healthy weight and overall well-being.
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