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Feline Fitness

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C ats Deserve the Fullest Life ~ Far beyond the basic essentials of food, water & shelter, their primal instincts also drive them to hunt, catch & kill. These primitive needs can be satisfied through play, and outdoor adventures.

Obesity is an increasing problem for an ever-growing number of humans. Many pets have succumb to the same diet related health issues. Understanding the caloric needs and quality of the food can make all the difference in reversing the risks. Physical activity is crucial for a well-balanced life. Cats can become easily bored and depressed. This is frequently mistaken as laziness. Cats are multi-dimensional, and not just for feeding, petting & picture taking.

Top Three Fatal Feline Diseases

Feline Immunodefficiency Virus ~ FIV

Feline Immunodefficiency Virus ~ FIV

FIV is a “lentivirus”, a slow– progressing contagion that can compromise a cat’s bio-defense system, reducing its capacity to fight off serious maladies. The contagion has a long inactive period and also progresses so sluggishly that it may not affect a cat. That’s why long- term studies show what guardians and saviors have known for decades — that FIV felines can live just as long and as healthy, and eventually die of the same causes as Non-FIV felines. And, FIV felines can live with Non-FIV felines without spreading the contagion. FIV is a rare contagion affecting an estimated 2- 3 of kitties in the U.S. and 3- 4 worldwide. For healthy, domestic, inside kitties, the chance is indeed lower.

Feline Infectious Peritonitis ~ FIP

Feline Infectious Peritonitis ~ FIP

There is no established treatment for FIP. Although immunosuppressive and anti-inflammatory (corticosteroids – prednisolone) drugs have been used to extend longevity and improve quality of life. Unfortunately, there is no cure. All cats with FIP should be isolated from other cats to prevent the spread of this disease. Supportive therapy may be provided to make the cat more comfortable. For example, a cat with the wet form of FIP may find it easier to breathe if the fluid is drained from its chest cavity. Routine cleaning of the environment, cages, and food and water dishes with disinfectants is required to inactivate the virus and reduce the spread of FIP between cats. Several vaccines are available, but its unproven as to whether they can fully protect a cat against this disease.

Feline Leukemia Virus ~ FeLV

FeLV ~ Feline Leukemia Virus is an ailment specific to cats only. it’s considered to be the most common cause of serious illness and death in domestic cats. It causes a breakdown in your cat’s natural immunities causing your cat to become vulnerable to many diseases which it might otherwise be able to fight off. FeLV will NOT transmit to humans (including children) nor can it be transmitted to other species such as dogs.

Are You Aware?

Of U.S. Pet Owners Can’t Cover A Surprise Vet Bill.

Of Cats diagnosed with FIP die without treatment.

The number of carbohydrates in a truely “grain-free” pet food product.

Forbes Advisor Survey ~ 8/2022

2,000 cat owners found that nearly two-thirds (63%) of pet owners said a surprise vet bill of $999 or less would cause 42% of pet owners to go into debt, while a vet bill of $499 or less would cause 28% of pet owners to go into debt.

UC Davis ~ 8/2022

FIP is a serious disease caused by a feline coronavirus variant, though not the one that causes COVID-19. The virus will spread through a cat’s body causing systemic inflammation. Up to 95% of cats diagnosed with FIP die without treatment. Cats can develop FIP at any age, but it is usually diagnosed in cats between 6 months and 2 years of age. It is one of the most common causes of death in young cats with infectious diseases. Currently there is no successful treatment approved for veterinarians in the United States.

Dr. Richard Patton ~ Animal Nutritionist

What is a Species-Appropriate Diet? Cats are “obligate carnivores,” meaning they thrive on a meat-focused diet free of carbohydrates like grains and vegetables. This carnivorous diet provides cats with an essential amino acid called taurine. While carbs like rice bran can impede taurine up-take which prevents absorption, raw meat provides pure taurine that cats can easily ingest.

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For numerous Cat food brands, grain free means that a food is free from traditional grains like wheat and corn. But, often these “grain free” foods contain other kinds of carbohydrates like peas and sweet potatoes. So, while these foods are frequently called “grain free”, the veggies present in these foods are considered soluble carbohydrates which can be just as dangerous as regular grains.

Cat-Fed-Raw-Fish-(800x631) Raw Food Diets?

The Feline Fit Club movement recognizes all our Cat’s needs. Stimulating your Cats prowess to reconnect with their wild ancestral necessities will be of great joy to them. More and more people across the globe are realizing and experiencing the rewards of truly connecting with their Cats through a multitude of activities together. Because dogs are more synonymous with having athletic relationships with their guardians, most conscientious Cat Fanciers are simply not aware of them.

Catio X-Mas 2020

O utdoor adventures are part of the full life I want for my Cats; Rocky, Sam, Zoie, Monkey and Mars. I adopted the first two tabbies in 2013, and I could not imagine my life without them. Their continued happiness is my number one priority. After harness training, I began walking them at 6 months of age. I soon found that collars and the small array of available harnesses were inadequate and dangerous, so my quest for a safe comfortable and easy to wear harness began…