Cats that are overweight — or even carrying more than their ideal body weight — face a significantly higher risk of developing conditions such as heart disease, joint disease, and diabetes. Enrichment toys that encourage movement, such as the Doc and Phoebe Feeder mice, are great options for keeping cats active and supporting weight loss. Newer feline specific products given by simple injections under the skin, targeting arthritis receptors, have also proven to be an excellent tool for encouraging comfortable activity in patients already suffering from joint disease.
