When it comes to cats, these gentle and affectionate animals naturally make people fall deeply into the joy of petting them. The orange cats that have become popular online have sparked a wave of cat keeping, with many people joining in. However, as they raise them, they notice how these adorable little ones turn into round balls, with a saying that nine out of ten orange cats are fat and one is extremely obese. Seeing their beloved pet's weight expand as if inflated by some puffing agent, many cat owners worry. So why are orange cats so prone to getting fat, and what can be done about it? Let me give you some tips!

Actually, when talking about why orange cats get so fat, many people's first reaction is that these fellows eat a lot and are especially greedy, either sleeping or eating. No wonder they get fat. Indeed, with the rapid improvement in material life nowadays, pet food varieties are plentiful and nutritionally balanced, and combined with owners’ pampering, their life is very comfortable.

That said, orange cats eating a lot isn’t entirely their fault—it’s also due to their physical constitution. Specialized research has shown that orange cats might originally have connections to Garfield cats. Unlike other breeds, their digestive systems work surprisingly well. Also, many were previously stray cats, who were competitive in fighting for food. Now with better living conditions, they start to get plump.

Another reason is that many cat owners now have their cats neutered, which is also a cause of obesity in orange cats. The principle is that after neutering, the hormones, especially the sex hormones, decrease, and their appetite increases without the disturbances from heat cycles. They become lazier and greedier, and the so-called ‘broad heart and fat body’ metaphor leads them to gain even more weight uncontrollably.

Although orange cats are very prone to getting fat, their cuteness makes people unable to resist feeding them. They are clever little fellows who use their adorable advantage to win more food. But excessive obesity is not good for cats, so cat owners should pay some attention to their diet and not be misled by their cunning. Proper feeding and maintaining a good figure are necessary.