Take a good look at your cat — chances are, kitty is curled up in a favorite, comfy place enjoying a nap. But if you look a little closer, chances are your housecat is overweight.

A life of leisure, combined with other factors, such as age and whether your cat is spayed or neutered, can lead to unhealthy weight gain and obesity, putting housecats at risk for serious health complications.

**Get the January 2008 issue of CAT FANCY to read the full article.**