10 Things You Can Do To Help Prevent Your Older
Cat From Gaining Weight
1.	Play games. Although he may no longer be the Olympic jumper or sprinter, most cats still enjoy the thrill of the chase. This also helps keep your cat’s mind active.
2.	Take your cat for a walk-even if it’s in the house!  At meal times, have your cat walk for his food. Feed him in the upstairs bedroom or downstairs in the family room. Most cats can easily be tempted with the possibility of getting their favorite food!
3.	Resist the pleas for table scraps. Not only can table food start to upset the older cat’s digestive system, the calories in a bite of buttered toast or pot roast can add up quickly.
4.	Feed your cats individually to prevent your cat from taking other’s food. Or feed the other cat in a place where your older cat can’t play “cat burglar”.
5.	Replace treats with praise, catnip, grooming or petting.
6.	If you do give treats, play fetch with food treats to combine the treat with exercise. 
7.	Before changing your cat’s diet to “lower calorie” foods, talk to your vet about good choices. Not all foods are considered equal.
8.	Feeding smaller meals, more often, can help burn more calories and may make your cat feel less sluggish.
9.	Ease your cat into shape-don’t let your cat become exhausted or out of breath.
 
   10.Have your cat’s weight checked routinely to monitor progress. A significant 	sudden weight loss can be a sign of other problems.