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My cat's very lazy.
I'm 15/f and my cat is a non-pedigree black and white male ....and he's 7 years old (is that considered a senior?) I should also probably mention that he's been castrated since like 4 months old.
My cat is SUPERR lazy....VERY inactive.....and he just sleeps around the house...in any place he can find to sleep on. He crawls ANYWHERE just to sleep. And he only wakes up when he wants to go to the bathroom. I know that cats are supposed to sleep so much...but he sleeps in the day AND night! He's quite fat also. I'm beginning to worry..because he has breathing problems. And I never want to overfeed him....what should I do? How can I make him more active so he'll live longer and be healthier? Because now, he's just growing fatter and fatter :(
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Because your cat is old, it may be more lazy. you might need to just let your cat rest, it could be what it needs. you could try getting your cat some toys that intrest it. also, you might consider getting another cat for it to play with. it may be good motivation, and also, that way in a lot of years, IF your cat ever dies, you will have another pet to love. i know i new cat could never replace your old cat, but it could help you to feel better. i only say this because your cat is very old. try getting your cat up and active. Have it chase around yarn or little rat toys or somthing.
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First of all, Cats are carnivores they eat meat not "veggies". And yes your cat is considered a senior and sleeping is part of that. ask your vet what the ideal weight for him to figure out if he does need to lose weight. I would get a premium cat food (I have four cats and they all eat science diet) make sure it is for seniors. If he needs to lose some weight get him a light food and read the directions on the can or bag for weight loss. If his weight is good, then you look for directions on weight managment. Once my cat lost her extra weight she became more active and affectionate. The other thing to do is basic trial and error find a toy he really likes to play with, try some catnip see if he likes that, there are tons of toys out there your bound to find something. Hope I helped.
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You should bring your cat to the Vet. just for a check up and tell them how the cat sleeps alot & all that. But I mean it is pretty normal for a 7 year old cat to sleep alot because its getting to the "Old ages" & yes that is considerd senior. Try to throw ball's around the room when the Cat is awake and try to make it run after it, and when you buy food for it make sure it's healthy & it includes vegies and stuff like that. Good luCk*
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This is just what cats do, cats need a minimum of 18 hours sleep day and more in colder seasons, hes just old, just try and make the cat go outside for a bit just for a wee run etc and make it play with strings etc
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He may have a thyroid problem. I suggest that you take him to the vet for diagnosis.
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