Keeping your pet’s bowl full can be convenient for you, but unfortunately, it encourages overeating.

Dogs are especially prone to overeating and many dogs wolf down food before they have a chance to tell whether they are full or not. Just like many humans, dogs like the taste of their food and can often overeat.

Some cats can handle being presented with copious amounts of food, but by leaving food in their bowl all of the time, it can be nearly impossible to gauge exactly how much your feline friend is eating, making it difficult to observe the early signs of illness.

Instead, feed your cat or dog the proper amount of food for their weight and feed them twice a day. Make sure you choose a high-quality dog or cat food that has all the nutrients your pet needs to stay healthy. If your pet is overweight, schedule an appointment with your veterinary clinic Columbia.

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Understanding your cat can be as easy as understanding what he’s trying to communicate. Learn what your kitty is trying to tell you with these tips and tricks.

Cats primarily use non-verbal ways to communicate with each other, so if they are vocalizing their needs, they are likely speaking to you. At the heart of all kitty-to-human communication is the need for your attention.

Short, pleasant meows are generally a form of greeting. Try giving your cat a scratch under the chin to see if he stops. Long, drawn out, and often annoying meows mean that your cat needs your attention now. He likely needs food or water. Low pitched growling and meowing means that you need to stop whatever it is that you are doing because your cat doesn’t like it.

Your veterinarian Columbia can also help you discern what your cat’s meows mean.

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