Is kitty allowed outside? Mine are indoor/outdoor kitties and both are in good health, despite their horrible diets. They refuse to eat anything other then friskies cans (patte only of course) and either meow mix or cat chow. I've tried every food at the pet store. No interest in anything healthy at all, but they'll scarf down that stuff like nobody's bussiness.

The vet is always very impressed with molotov's general condition, he's got great muscle mass and is well toned and healthy. He loves going outside and will sit around the windows and doors and howl all day if you don't let him out for more then two days in a row.

Excersise is very important too, not just diet. I've seen him out and about, he's always on some fence or rooftop or abandoned building chasing bugs and taking cat naps in the sun.

The other kitty, Vader, didn't have the best kittenhood before I got him. He had grown up locked in a bedroom in a house over-run with multiple dogs, and he had very little coordination (couldn't even make it onto the windowsill) and was pretty jumpy. Now that he goes outside, his motor skills have improved immensly.

I live in an urban neighborhood, although we do have a big back yard, and both cats have been just fine running around outside all day. I call them every night at 8pm and they come running to the door to devour their nightly can of food. They have dry available all day.

He'll probably hang out near your door for a couple days before exploring, but I've never seen an indoor cat that was as happy and healthy as an outdoor one.

Maybe try letting him get a little fresh air. It's just a suggestion. If you do make sure you get the extra vaccinations-the FIV shot is not standard but it's important if they're out.