Why Do Cats Gain Weight After Being Fixed. The loss of estrogens and androgens sex hormones from neutering dogs and cats causes a decrease in metabolic rate thus their energy needs are lower1 Neutering a pet is linked to an increased risk of unhealthy weight gain and obesity if there is no change in diet or feeding plan at the time of. Also the age at which a dog was spayed or neutered had no effect on whether or not he or she was subsequently diagnosed as being overweight or obese.
Neutering or spaying your pet results in a loss of certain hormones estradiol and testosterone and a shift in others leptin a hormone that influences appetite and food intake and insulin which controls blood sugar. Difficulty in moving around caused by issues like osteoarthritis or spondylosis can also lead to. I would recommend switching her to a weight management food that is lower in calories than a regular adult diet.
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If your furbaby has recently put on weight a variety of issues could be behind it. Yes there are diet cat foods for overwieght and older cats. Diabetes affects the way that the body produces insulin which then decreases the regulation of blood sugar. Why do male cats gain weight after being spayed.
