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"After scolding one's cat one looks into its face and is seized by the ugly suspicion that it understood every word. And has filed it for reference."

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Thanks Hun that's a really useful page. When we went to the Vets about 2 months ago now they said they were slightly over weight in fact he said "Dexter is quite a chubby cat"

So since then we took his advice and changed to Hills Science Plan Lite and we feed them the average amount from the band below the one they should be in. It seems to be working and they are looking a bit slimmer.

We've also started proper playtimes every night after work.

I have noticed two problems since starting this....

1. Dexter won't let the others haved a look in when playing so Moshi and Indiana aren't getting as much exercise.

2. They cry really loudly around breakfast, dinner and supper like they are starving then they proceed to wolf down the food really fast.

Does anyone have any suggestions to slow the eating down and are they crying because they are hungry or are they just greedy kittys?

Any help appreciated as I don't want unhealthy pussy cats

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"After scolding one's cat one looks into its face and is seized by the ugly suspicion that it understood every word. And has filed it for reference."

Gemma, have you tried a holistic cat food? Orijen, Portia 21 & Eaglepack are excellent foods. Especially Orijen as it is very low in carbs and high protein. My 'chubby' pet Bengals have 'evened out' since eating it; I have recommended it on here so many times It is also very good for sensitive Bengal tummies.

As for playing, a good wand toy normally ensures that all of the cats get equal playtime together. The 'whirly bird' is great for multiple Bengal households and mine go slightly crazy for it and it definitely keeps them trim

Cats will cry for food, but you have to be strict and give them set meal times so that they get used to the routine. I leave dry food down all day, and they have wet food 3 times a day. Again Orijen is fine to leave down as they won't gain weight eating it.

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Maddy

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"After scolding one's cat one looks into its face and is seized by the ugly suspicion that it understood every word. And has filed it for reference."