A cat that lives exclusively indoors has a lower activity level.
The calorie content of the food should therefore be limited so that the cat can maintain its ideal weight.
The lack of activity slows down digestion.
This can cause intestinal problems and the cat's faeces can be limp and have a pungent odour.
Maintaining the ideal body weight
Description
Cats living exclusively indoors have a more sedentary lifestyle, lower energy requirements and a higher risk of obesity. The lifestyle of the indoor cat, sheltered from temperature variations and changes in day length, disrupts the natural seasonal cycle of fur growth. This means indoor cats shed almost continuously, and paired with long grooming sessions, have an increased risk of hairball formation.
