My Fat Cat: Ten Simple Steps to Help Your Pet Lose Weight for a Long and Happy Life (Paperback)

~ (Author), Sebastian Conley (Illustrator), Deborah Greco (Foreword)

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Product Description

A fun, quick guide to helping your big-bellied Garfield slim down through diet, exercise, and medication to enjoy a long healthy life.

Fat cats may look cuddly and adorable, but they are at risk for serious illnesses such as diabetes, arthritis, and hepatic lipidosis (liver disease). Some of the most common causes of cat obesity include:

• hypothyroidism or other metabolic disorders
• high carbohydrate diets
• free choice feeding
• lack of exercise

But the good news is that responsible owners can usually turn their fats cats into slim kitties, with a little knowledge and a few fun steps. My Fat Cat sets the record straight on common misconceptions, evaluates diet foods and nutritional supplements, and offers creative, entertaining ideas to help your pet lose weight and live healthy. 20 photos.

About the Author

Martha Garvey has been a guardian to two cute but compulsively feasting felines, and has volunteered at the Hudson County SPCA/Assisi Center and the Liberty Humane Society. Founder of Moving Stories, Martha has written for The New York Times, Salon, and numerous websites. She lives in Hoboken, New Jersey.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Hatherleigh Press (September 25, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 157826197X
• ISBN-13: 978-1578261970
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 6.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,469,009 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Obesity isn't pretty, even in the family pet., September 13, 2005

By	Sam - See all my reviews

In this day and age, news about the obesity crisis is everywhere. Americans are fatter than ever, and we know it. But what about the family cat? What makes his or her little weight issue less important?

Ms. Garvey addresses this topic in My Fat Cat. Do you know how to tell if your cat is overweight? Or how to ensure that your cat lives a healthy life? If not, you would be doing your furry friend a service by reading this book. Garvey's clear, straightforward advice on improving your pet's diet and exercise routines and plenty more make this book a must-own for any cat-lover whose cat has a bit of a paunch (or more).

You've probably been on a diet yourself at some point in the past year. You try to eat right, stay active, and generally live a healthy life. So why not seek the same for your cat? The way is simple, and Ms. Garvey's book is a great way to find it.