Constipated and overweight tabby cat.

My neutered cat is now 7 yrs old. He is tremendously overweight (
14kgs/30lb !) and has been suffering from constipation for the past year
and a half, now. I frequently give him oil and when he gets constipated,
that is, every couple of weeks, I have to put him on DUPHALAC which
eventually manages to soothe him. His stools are always so dry. He eats so
much and I can't stand him if I don't give him food - he eats both dry
food (Royal Canin Light with RC Obesity, mixed) and canned food, and he
also loves tuna in brine.
I am so worried about him. I simply don't know what to do. It appears
hopeless to put him on a regimen. I worry for him and I know I have cause
to do so. Is there anyone who can possibly help me to get a second opinion
about this? My vet is the best one on the island (Malta) but I need the
advice of some specialist, if these exist for cats. Please, anyone who has
been through this, do write up, and write to me personally. Thank you.

If he is not drinking because he is too full try adding water to all his
food. I feed a can of canned cat food with two cans of water, mix well. Then
I add two cups of dry food till softened. I use this right now for my 2
fosters. I was afraid they were not drinking enough and wanted to make sure
they were well hydrated.

I would also cut back on his food intake, if he is not drinking because he
thinks he's thirsty you are not helping him you are adding to his problem.
Oil is not good for cats, it causes there stomach not to bring in nutrients.
You are probably thinking well then he will loose weight, no. He will gain
more by the shear fact his body thinks it should store away instead of send
away. Have you had a blood panel done? To see if he has thyroid problems,
weight gain, constipation are two signs. Get another vet off the island if
you can.
Good luck,
Gina

"BubblesMLT" <francofa.DeleteThis@onvol.net> wrote in message
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> My neutered cat is now 7 yrs old. He is tremendously overweight (
> 14kgs/30lb !) and has been suffering from constipation for the past year
> and a half, now. I frequently give him oil and when he gets constipated,
> that is, every couple of weeks, I have to put him on DUPHALAC which
> eventually manages to soothe him. His stools are always so dry. He eats so
> much and I can't stand him if I don't give him food - he eats both dry
> food (Royal Canin Light with RC Obesity, mixed) and canned food, and he
> also loves tuna in brine.
> I am so worried about him. I simply don't know what to do. It appears
> hopeless to put him on a regimen. I worry for him and I know I have cause
> to do so. Is there anyone who can possibly help me to get a second opinion
> about this? My vet is the best one on the island (Malta) but I need the
> advice of some specialist, if these exist for cats. Please, anyone who has
> been through this, do write up, and write to me personally. Thank you.
>