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Chubby Love Boat beauty Sally was almost loved to death until her family intervened

Chubby Love Boat beauty Sally was almost loved to death until her family intervened

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We love to spoil and coddle a cat, but when does that go too far? It’s not uncommon to see cats that have literally been “loved to death” by their owners. Although they never intend it, spoiling their cat over a long period of time can lead to a potentially life-threatening situation. Then it’s a long, slow road back to a healthy life.

Sally, the tabby cat, could have been “loved to death”

Long-time cat mom and creative genius Kayla knows everything about keeping a Household with quirky cats healthy. But what she didn’t know until recently was that her grandfather was spoiling his cat Sally to dangerous extremes (see video below). When he approached her, she became aware of it and, along with Sally’s vet, stepped in to help them.

“I’m going to show you my grandfather’s cat, and before you say anything, you can just laugh because she’s on a diet now,” said a worried Kayla. “This is Sally and she is the best example of an elderly person loving a cat almost to death.”

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Kitten food is for kittens

Although Sally appears healthy and incredibly playful, things could have quickly become serious. Grandpa, who will soon be 90, only gave Sally the cat food that she loves. She She probably refused other food, so how could he say no? But now she’s a bit like a couple in love! In time she’ll surely go back to the average size of a cuddly monster.

As we know, cat food is much too high in calories, Proteins, fats, fatty acids, vitamins and minerals for adult cats. However, there are some situations where you can temporarily give an older cat a cat food treat. (Ask your veterinarian.)

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Note: Cats can generally only one pound per month to avoid life-threatening problems. Before making any dietary changes, please consult a veterinarian. After checking for underlying health problems, they can help you develop the best diet and exercise program. And that’s exactly what happened with Sally.

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When cats are loved almost to death

Of course, we see people of all ages who almost love their cats. To Death in this way. What they usually have in common is that they do not recognize a problem until things get out of control. Eventually, some people become desperate and take the cat to a shelter.

Even though cats like Sally don’t have any serious health problems, she still finds walking around uncomfortable.
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Then the cats need a family that is willing to personal trainer! Even without serious health problems, the recovery of the cat and its family can take years of hard work. Nevertheless, we are always so inspired by kind-hearted people who volunteer to save the lives of these cats. People like Kayla!

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Video by Gizmo’s Best Friends with Kayla Delcoure:

The lovely Sally is now on her way to a better life

Sally is undeniably adorable, a chubby girl who many find irresistible. However, it is important to remember that obesity is a frequent nutrient deficiencies in domestic cats, even the ones we find so cuddly and lovable. In general, veterinarians consider it potentially harmful to a cat if its body weight is 20 percent or more above what is considered “normal.”

“Now that he’s closer to me, I can make sure Sally is on a proper diet and exercising regularly to help her get better, because, ‘Oh God, she’s coming!'” Kayla said.

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The “Chonky Cat” meme that went viral in 2018.

Thanks to Kayla and Sally’s vet, she now has a long, happy life ahead of her with her loving dad. Find out more at Gizmo’s best friends on Instagram, Facebook, Tick ​​​​Tock, And Youtube.


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