From the ArcaMax Publishing, Cats & Dogs Newsletter:
http://www.arcamax.com/news/catsanddogs/s-571877-366050
Cats are good pets because they enjoy to nuzzle and they are able to
care for themselves. They are also one of the slowest animals that you
will ever run across. Numerous cats spend all their days eating up and
lying around in the sunshine and washing themselves.
Unlike dogs they do not wish to run round outdoors or even in the home
unless someone is going to run with them. Because of this they will
grow overweight. You don’t want this to occur to your cat because it
can damage their bodies and put them at risk for more critical health
problems. Utilize these assistive points to keep your cat from gaining
unnecessary weight.
Food Control
One of the better things that you have the ability to do is to observe
the quantity of food they are eating up. Attempt to purchase food that
is healthy for their bodies and give smaller quantities to them a few
times every day. Giving your pet some snacks is not a horrible thing -
but don’t do it too frequently. Only give it to them when they have
done something that allows them to deserve it.
Walks
It is able to be peculiar to place your cat on a leash and walk them
round the neighborhood - but if dogs are able to do it why not cats?
You can purchase particular leashes or harnesses for your cat to go on
walks together. You may have to ease them into this transition because
many cats do not care for the leashes.
Playtime
Your cat is not the only thing that needs to get off the couch and
move around every now and then. Purchase some fun Cat Toys that you believe
they will enjoy and that possibly have some bells or other loud noises
on the end of it. Many of these toys have strings connected to them so
that you are able to swing it over their heads and make them try to
catch it.