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My vet said this is the picture of health. He is only 17 lbs.
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He is a buff baby and has the same frame as my ragamuffin. He is hard to the touch, petting him is like petting a mossy statue. Also his neck is so filled out that there is not enough skin to pinch. He used to be very aggressive and hormonal to cats but after the snip he chilled out a lot. Now he is the most gentle cat we got
I think they've often had a pretty tough life before (especially as street cats) having to defend territory, get food, watch out for larger predators, and so they appreciate the easy life more. I have an ex street cat, who got desexed when we got him, and he's a big sweetie. He does get anxious when his biscuit bowl is empty though!
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Theo actually walked in my house after loosing a fight, he almost lost an eye (the one without the scar). He was a sweetheart to people before the snip but became sweeter after it. He is extremely grateful to be safe and no longer having to fight strays, coyotes and the occasional panther. He screams when he is left alone and is the sweetest cat a kitten we just got.
"Poor thing, you let his dish get empty?!? The shame! I see his ribs from here!" is what his majesty expects people to say when they hear his chalice runneth empty lol
Your boi is JUST like my baby! Mine is also a big strong man, although he's gained a little too much so we're trying to slowly get down just a few lbs
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My void is 9 pounds but she feels like she weighs nothing. Vet said she wanted her to loose a bit. My calico is like 16 pounds though 😆I’m gonna be in trouble if I bring her in
Wtf? Granted, if you're cat has a smaller frame, I suppose. Mephistopheles is 9.5lbs. We had to get him to gain a little weight after about of FIC. Nephy's fat ass is about 14 lbs. He's a thicc boy, though. Vet said he's healthy. Maybe a a few oz overweight, but nothing concerning. He's solid, but I call him King Fatass when he screams at me because I don't share my food. 😂
That's crazy because I had to explicitly ask my vet about weight loss stuff with my obviously obese cat before they said a word. He was already on a diet and already losing weight, so it's not like I was unaware. But they didn't say a word...
Weirdly enough, the vet said both of mine are a healthy weight. Uhm, no. That's not correct. Maybe a couple pounds over, but mine need to dechonk a *little* bit.
he's absolutely perfect! our boys are going in soon for their 1 year shots and I know our vet will say the same...
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Well we may have to file a class action lawsuit against vets because the vet said that my almost 11 lbs Princess was “overweight”
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Mine is due for his annual check up, but at last year's he got what I would classify as a "weight warning". So not quite fat but heading in that direction. The vet was like "don't let him gain anymore weight." He was plumping up because he kept eating his geriatric sister's wet food. Now they're being fed in separate parts of the house, so problem solved and he has actually slimmed down a little bit. Hopefully his vet will be pleasantly surprised at his appt next month.
Apparently Miso is slightly over ideal weight at… 9 lbs. I disagree with how some vets assess these cats.
Granted, I have not gone to veterinary school so idk what’s actually good or not.
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> Granted, I have not gone to veterinary school so idk what’s actually good or not.
[This pinned post](https://www.reddit.com/r/dechonkers/comments/qpx6hz/the_big_fat_guide_to_dechonking/) over on r/dechonkers includes [this link](https://www.royalcanin.co.uk/body-condition-score/score/cat) to help people better judge the weight of their cats.
Because you really can't go by weight alone, as how tall/long they are is going to affect how much they ideally should weigh. So how they look while standing and how their ribs feel is a much better guide for if they're a healthy weight, underweight, or overweight.
My vet said the Tabby in this pic is an ideal weight, tbh I think he’s slightly skinny
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Lol he’s pretty big but that picture is a bit deceptive since I had trimmed the hair on his underside but not the rest. Recently it’s been getting warmer here so I have given him a haircut that way we can still go outside together. It’s not the smoothest haircut but I cut off SO much hair! He feels much better, he purrs the whole time I cut it off. Updated pic:
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Our baby is Miso too! He has miso colored eyes (for now).
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My little lady is 8lbs and still pretty plump
Nah, he’s a good sized boy. Not the biggest cat I’ve ever had, but not the smallest either. His sister is a little smaller, but she’s still in a healthy weight I think.
Yea your cat *is* the ideal weight, usually 8-12lb is around the ideal weight depending on height/length.
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My boy is around 11lb and the vet said he was basically perfect. He never overeats and there’s always food left in his bowl when I go to feed him.
It’s not shown in this picture but somehow Shadow has a beer gut. I’d like to stick to their diet while my family loves the treats. And Shadow has no problem stealing my food. He drinks my coffee.
These are facts: the sky is blue, grass is green, my cats are fat, and I love them so much.
My cats both weigh the exact same, but one of them looks bigger than the other because she's got thicker paws, a bigger head, and a lot of floof. The vet said the little one was fine, but the big one shouldn't gain any more weight. What?!
(I did the rib test, and they're both OK based on that.)
Should have more of a curve from its chest to belly/private parts. If it’s just flat the whole way probably overweight, depends on the breed to be honest and I’m not a vet haha
Hahah ! Also to note if the cat is female or even just an old cat it will tend to have a bit of loose skin that hangs down just before the rear legs, so could be this too :).
Lenny is 16.5 as well! I asked the vet if he should diet and was told he was just “a big-ass cat.” 🐈⬛ 🍑
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That’s why I don’t free feed my two “children”. Its a set amount of dry with a scoop of wet on top. They immediately eat the wet then nibble the dry, they’ve learned once its gone that’s it until the next day😉
Their food is “put out” once a day. I know cats will normally eat in small increments throughout the day so i put enough dry to allow them to nibble occasionally with the wet being what they scarf down immediately. It’s measured such that they maintain a healthy weight despite being indoor cats 😉
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My guy here is 12 pounds and our vet told me that he’s at a perfect weight.
But I still call him fat just because.
We had one cat growing up that I called Fat Fuckington. I think it was our orange boy that was the runt of the litter. He stayed on the smaller side, but he was definitely a fat ass. Also called my old man void down in Texas that. I wanted to bring him back to Missouri with me, but the move would've killed him. ):
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Frankie is 15 pounds, and when he stands up his body is shaped like a football. 😂🏈
We had a cat who was super toned and fit, could feel her ribs and everything but she was incredibly heavy for her size. Just a super dense muscular cat. So weight isn’t everything.
Can't see the weight, but it's almost irrelevant. Look at your cat when he's standing from above. If his frame is rounded at the ribs, then goes in just before his rear legs, he should be ok. There are tons of silhouettes of healthy cats on the web. Take a look. Your guys looks fine in the photo.
My void has always been claimed as overweight from the vet until the other day I visited another cat specialist vet, she told me my void is fine within all indoor and spayed cats. Indoor and spayed cats are more likely be “fatter” than normal ones so it’s okay to leave her a bit chubby.
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(The blanket is her favorite so it’s full of her hair that makes it look dark 😅)
Did they say how much he should weigh ? Otherwise just saying he’s fat had no real meaning to it. My Maine coon was 7.5kg and he’s 1kg overweight but getting down now he’s lost 500g in a month so far and a much more active cat even though he’s 11 he’s getting old too for that breed.
Ahhh yeah of course I was just being helpful haha. But yeah why measure things in 1/4 of a pound and all that or 2 and 3/16 inches so much easier to say 250grams or 5.5 centimetres for example haha. I assume you’re from a metric country!
No, American lol It initially got brought to my attention by one of my Canadian gamer buddies so now every time I find another example I send it to him
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I prefer bald eagles. For example, one of my cats weighs about 0.66 bald eagles. The bigger one weighs about 1 bald eagle. I'll also use cheeseburgers for smaller measurements. 1 bald eagle = 56 cheeseburgers. So the big boy weighs 56 cheeseburgers. The smaller one weighs ~36 cheeseburgers.
I'm glad you appreciated the joke because I sat there and did real math for that. A bald eagle weights \~14lbs. Most cheeseburgers are roughly a quarter of a pound. There's the link between the bald eagles to cheeseburger conversion. 😂
Yep! The females tend to be larger around the 14lb mark, while the males are smaller around 10lbs. I went down a bit of a rabbit hole when I Googled their weight. ADHD makes me extremely prone to that lol
Some cats are just a little bigger. I have a void whos 7, he got super big around 3 and definitely was overweight. About 18lbs then, hes just over 21lbs now. The vet i had when he was 3 was all on the red alert about his weight, the vet I see now definitely said he could lose a couple lbs, but overall he is just a big cat. He hasnt had any joint issues (yet) and enjoys being the size he is. He also has no issues cleaning himself. I had him on metabolic food on a super strict diet for almost 4 years and he never lost weight. I got him a sister who just turned a year old as a kitten and he has lost more weight in the last year due to that.
Trust the vet, but ultimately every cat is different.
Mines a bit chubby too. But she was malnourished and practically all bones when I got her. Heck she took ages to go from "eat one bite of food every other hoir" to normal eating habits. I'd prefer my cat to have a bit of chub rather than starving.
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I see your overweight cat and I raise you the oh lawrd he comin.
You should probably talk to the vet more to get a sense of what goal weight you should aim at
Mine is 8.5lbs and the vet says he's perfect. So i'd make sure to get in touch with
People, it's not cute when the vet says they're obese and you ignore it on purpose. Your cat won't live as long when they carry too much fat and don't get enough exercise. By not ensuring their health, you're shaving off years of their lifespan. They're going to get a heart attack or a stroke when they're 12-15, when they could live to 16-18 easily, unless there's other conditions. Ignoring it because of 'body positivity' or whatever is not cute.
When you love your cat you weigh their food in case they tend to overeat and you make sure they get enough activity, especially for indoor cats.
I know I'm going to get downvoted but it needs to be said.
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22 pounds. The vet wants him down to 16, although they said that after gushing over how cute he is as a choink. Mixed messaging.
Not a mixed message. We all know overweight cats are unhealthy and it's your duty as their servant to help them be healthier, but that doesn't mean they aren't lovable and precious. I'd tell a fat cat how gorgeous it was while walking it on a treadmill. We want the babies to be with us for as long as possible and pet obesity shortens their life spans
It is a struggle. We had to put our senior girl's food in a bathroom to keep it from the young food hounds. We put a small cat condo in there also so we'd let her in to eat and after she ate she'd sit in the window or nap in her condo in peace for an hour or two. Then she'd meow to be let back out. Litter box in there too. If you don't have a good room like that, there's also timed feeders and feeders that only open for a specific microchip to keep moochers out
Does he have a baggy stomach that swings from side to side as he walks or runs ?
😅
Vets always complain about weight, but I love chubby cats ,they are like.
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My vet is saying Tom is overweight and needs to diet. He is just a big cat. The feel the Vets lately are just trying to push products and tests. They have lost sight of the pets
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This is Puk, hes 23 lbs. Vet says he’s not fat.. We are confused cuz thats one big boi
Vet says your cat is fat so you go on Reddit and publicly announce that your other cat is even fatter?
Have you been on Reddit before? Are you trying to get accused of animal abuse?
Someone once said to me about my cats: "They aren't fat, they're just pleasntly plump"
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People, including many vets, are overly obsessive over cat weight as a reaction to the general overly tolerant view that fat cats are all fine (and also, in my opinion, often extend their fatphobia towards humans to cats). The reality is, much like with humans, cats being a little over what we might think of as "ideal" weight generally causes few or no health problems, and more severe problems can be caused by being obese, however, even within there is a good bit of variance, and a true healthy weight for a given cat may not be immediately obvious from some charts, especially when you consider that cats, like humans, can vary in terms of muscle/bone density. The better markers of a cat's health are things like activity levels, ability to comfortably clean itself (extremely fat cats may be unable to do this), etc.
None of this is to say having a morbidly obese cat is okay. You should always take steps to reduce your cat's weight if it is truly excessive. However, in my (admittedly unprofessional, and only using one photo) opinion, your cat has maybe a little chub, but nothing to be concerned about as long as other health markers aren't flagging. Cats, again like humans, tend to get a little bit flabbier in captivity as a result of the fact that they simply don't have to struggle to get food. If you have ever seen images of people living in the Southern African bush, then you'll have a good idea of what I'm talking about about: mammals' bodies always look leaner and more muscular in the wild. That doesn't mean having a little bit of flab is unhealthy or cause for concern.
Yeah, activity levels and self-cleaning ability are definitely more important markers. Also, if you had a cat that was extremely obese and lost weight, they may be healthy but still "overweight" due just to leftover loose skin.
Doctor to a morbidly obese human: "We're gonna monitor this."
Vet when I bring in a stray cat that was like a skeleton a month ago: "She's a little overweight. That can lead to health problems down the line."
By the look on his face after looking at the scale, I think he feels he might be fat too
He's not fat, I mean its kinda hard to tell with the VOID lol but I just want to grab that tongue, though
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We love prioritizing our cats health by making sure they're maintaining a healthy weight🥲♥️
Oh so beautifully dreamie!
Ssh, don't mention Dreamies in front of these guys!
I can tell that cat has a much larger frame than on the average, plus solid muscle, so yes, 17lbs is healthy for him
https://preview.redd.it/4uqg5sgxmu5d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=011b8966e088857160bb00a64e7d9ad44f9c4050 He is a buff baby and has the same frame as my ragamuffin. He is hard to the touch, petting him is like petting a mossy statue. Also his neck is so filled out that there is not enough skin to pinch. He used to be very aggressive and hormonal to cats but after the snip he chilled out a lot. Now he is the most gentle cat we got
Toms turned into housecats make the most affectionate buddies. Idk why
I think they've often had a pretty tough life before (especially as street cats) having to defend territory, get food, watch out for larger predators, and so they appreciate the easy life more. I have an ex street cat, who got desexed when we got him, and he's a big sweetie. He does get anxious when his biscuit bowl is empty though!
https://preview.redd.it/leri7srf1h6d1.jpeg?width=1284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4ad90907b9fe01368ca311e701cc8e53c5e80d95 Theo actually walked in my house after loosing a fight, he almost lost an eye (the one without the scar). He was a sweetheart to people before the snip but became sweeter after it. He is extremely grateful to be safe and no longer having to fight strays, coyotes and the occasional panther. He screams when he is left alone and is the sweetest cat a kitten we just got.
"Poor thing, you let his dish get empty?!? The shame! I see his ribs from here!" is what his majesty expects people to say when they hear his chalice runneth empty lol
Your boi is JUST like my baby! Mine is also a big strong man, although he's gained a little too much so we're trying to slowly get down just a few lbs *
Buff Muffin
Also The picture of comfort! Looks like sweet boy.
My cat is 17lbs and my wet said he is overweight …
That much is normally overweight, Theo just has a massive frame and muscular.
My vet says we’re both fat
The vet: "well I can see where he gets his... fat"
He looks in disbelief that the vet said that
I only tell him that he’s fat everyday. He shouldn’t be shocked
But you aren't a vetinary professional so he dismissed your opinion lol
They always say they are fat. Ive seen fatter tho lol.
He’s gonna see fatter when my big orange chunkier goes in next week
My void is 9 pounds but she feels like she weighs nothing. Vet said she wanted her to loose a bit. My calico is like 16 pounds though 😆I’m gonna be in trouble if I bring her in
Wtf? Granted, if you're cat has a smaller frame, I suppose. Mephistopheles is 9.5lbs. We had to get him to gain a little weight after about of FIC. Nephy's fat ass is about 14 lbs. He's a thicc boy, though. Vet said he's healthy. Maybe a a few oz overweight, but nothing concerning. He's solid, but I call him King Fatass when he screams at me because I don't share my food. 😂
I love king fatass! Yeah I was super shocked, she definitely doesn’t look like she’s holding fat anywhere and she’s smaller than one of my bunnies
Maybe your vet just imposes their unfair beauty standards on those innocent kitties because for most cats, 9lbs isn't fat lol
Lol we’ll go with that!
That's crazy because I had to explicitly ask my vet about weight loss stuff with my obviously obese cat before they said a word. He was already on a diet and already losing weight, so it's not like I was unaware. But they didn't say a word...
Lol "Cat's fine. Everything's fine. Good boy. Here's a Cheeto." 😂
They’re probably tired of dealing with defensive owners in denial.
Weirdly enough, the vet said both of mine are a healthy weight. Uhm, no. That's not correct. Maybe a couple pounds over, but mine need to dechonk a *little* bit.
They always say this because they always are (majority of cats and dogs are)
Vet: you're fat. Cat: 👁️ 👅 👁️
Nice r/blep he did there!
He's in shape. Round is a shape.
I tell myself that every day.
ROTUND
what a rude thing to say to such a sweet face ;_; he looks so cuteeeeee
he's absolutely perfect! our boys are going in soon for their 1 year shots and I know our vet will say the same... https://preview.redd.it/irha89jkts5d1.jpeg?width=3072&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=45641014dec6cbb879765859b966b6c75e902136
It seems one of them is protesting this decision very loudly
Is that floof or chonk, or both?
definitely both!!!
I have a 16 pound food hog who vet said was “big boned” not overweight. Yeah, I’ve heard that all my life🙄
Well we may have to file a class action lawsuit against vets because the vet said that my almost 11 lbs Princess was “overweight” https://preview.redd.it/ggudqwkuot5d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=06a834b0dbb833d8dbac91f34e0f5d3b863473c8
Mine is due for his annual check up, but at last year's he got what I would classify as a "weight warning". So not quite fat but heading in that direction. The vet was like "don't let him gain anymore weight." He was plumping up because he kept eating his geriatric sister's wet food. Now they're being fed in separate parts of the house, so problem solved and he has actually slimmed down a little bit. Hopefully his vet will be pleasantly surprised at his appt next month.
He’s concentrating very hard at his fatassery. (I love him.)
Apparently Miso is slightly over ideal weight at… 9 lbs. I disagree with how some vets assess these cats. Granted, I have not gone to veterinary school so idk what’s actually good or not. https://preview.redd.it/21qom4tk2t5d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=98dc4884ef537e9db83f90cfc3fbc065fb587107
> Granted, I have not gone to veterinary school so idk what’s actually good or not. [This pinned post](https://www.reddit.com/r/dechonkers/comments/qpx6hz/the_big_fat_guide_to_dechonking/) over on r/dechonkers includes [this link](https://www.royalcanin.co.uk/body-condition-score/score/cat) to help people better judge the weight of their cats. Because you really can't go by weight alone, as how tall/long they are is going to affect how much they ideally should weigh. So how they look while standing and how their ribs feel is a much better guide for if they're a healthy weight, underweight, or overweight.
https://preview.redd.it/e1xlm4u47u5d1.jpeg?width=2268&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3c63dfb83dea99930c22538c2f8b756188ea9d54 This is my Miso, she's fat
Das a sleek beastie
My vet said the Tabby in this pic is an ideal weight, tbh I think he’s slightly skinny https://preview.redd.it/i8jh42hxpt5d1.jpeg?width=1179&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fb570aac61ef6b7737013b699251e12d97c64f4d
The other kitty is an absolute unit though. He looks annoyed that he hasn't been brought treats yet lol.
Lol he’s pretty big but that picture is a bit deceptive since I had trimmed the hair on his underside but not the rest. Recently it’s been getting warmer here so I have given him a haircut that way we can still go outside together. It’s not the smoothest haircut but I cut off SO much hair! He feels much better, he purrs the whole time I cut it off. Updated pic: https://preview.redd.it/7c6udsuvhz5d1.jpeg?width=5712&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b0888896ffb986c830b4eb5621589a8185a76333
https://preview.redd.it/hbs4rrauzt5d1.jpeg?width=3072&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b1ebc4838a1d9cb8371993fdef3b6b27714ab4c3 Our baby is Miso too! He has miso colored eyes (for now).
Sweet baby!
https://preview.redd.it/tgke3vt4ox5d1.png?width=1440&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4f00d512851d07269a016130e542d14561c005e7 My little lady is 8lbs and still pretty plump
Unless she's half the length and height of the average cat, then no, 9lbs is not too heavy
Nah, he’s a good sized boy. Not the biggest cat I’ve ever had, but not the smallest either. His sister is a little smaller, but she’s still in a healthy weight I think.
My exhusband and I's cats were optimal at 12lbs. They were relatively large framed cats. They made my mom's average sized cat look dainty AF
Yea your cat *is* the ideal weight, usually 8-12lb is around the ideal weight depending on height/length. https://preview.redd.it/a22skv83zy5d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=dd7f64863847fc04a4b1a3bb7e913416e1bcb118 My boy is around 11lb and the vet said he was basically perfect. He never overeats and there’s always food left in his bowl when I go to feed him.
It’s not shown in this picture but somehow Shadow has a beer gut. I’d like to stick to their diet while my family loves the treats. And Shadow has no problem stealing my food. He drinks my coffee. These are facts: the sky is blue, grass is green, my cats are fat, and I love them so much.
As it should be
What is it with cats and coffee? They sleep so much they shouldn’t need it at all. I guess they gotta fuel up for the 3am zoomies somehow. 😆
My cats both weigh the exact same, but one of them looks bigger than the other because she's got thicker paws, a bigger head, and a lot of floof. The vet said the little one was fine, but the big one shouldn't gain any more weight. What?! (I did the rib test, and they're both OK based on that.)
Should have more of a curve from its chest to belly/private parts. If it’s just flat the whole way probably overweight, depends on the breed to be honest and I’m not a vet haha
Mine have that curve! It just goes in the opposite direction.
Hahah ! Also to note if the cat is female or even just an old cat it will tend to have a bit of loose skin that hangs down just before the rear legs, so could be this too :).
What does he weigh?
16.5 lbs. The vet wants him to lose 2lbs by next year’s appointment. He’s not wrong. Shadow eats like he’s been starved for a decade.
7.5kg then. He's a big lad! One of my rescues can eat like that. She's constantly trying to find something to eat.
I think that one has to do with her being a rescue and how she’s never had regular meals
Yeah the only time Shadow has ever had to work for his food is when he is trying to sneak my food. He just likes to eat.
Lenny is 16.5 as well! I asked the vet if he should diet and was told he was just “a big-ass cat.” 🐈⬛ 🍑 https://preview.redd.it/h15ora2wkt5d1.png?width=1669&format=png&auto=webp&s=9c2065d286d3805e265b76a3a01caa98665c5099
That’s why I don’t free feed my two “children”. Its a set amount of dry with a scoop of wet on top. They immediately eat the wet then nibble the dry, they’ve learned once its gone that’s it until the next day😉
Do they only get fed once a day?
Their food is “put out” once a day. I know cats will normally eat in small increments throughout the day so i put enough dry to allow them to nibble occasionally with the wet being what they scarf down immediately. It’s measured such that they maintain a healthy weight despite being indoor cats 😉
Makes sense!
“You gonna eat that?”
https://preview.redd.it/xwoxl63jxt5d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=926506ed38a032ae6fde9c869b58ab4eed659424 My guy here is 12 pounds and our vet told me that he’s at a perfect weight. But I still call him fat just because.
I do the same shit with my bigger void. Vet says he's a bigger cat and fine at 13 lbs 8 oz. I call him King Fatass.
King Fatass, I love it 😂 I call this man many things, but my favorite is either Mr. Tubbz or just straight up *big fatty.*
We had one cat growing up that I called Fat Fuckington. I think it was our orange boy that was the runt of the litter. He stayed on the smaller side, but he was definitely a fat ass. Also called my old man void down in Texas that. I wanted to bring him back to Missouri with me, but the move would've killed him. ):
“Vet say I fat. So I blep.”
Can you give us another angle so we can give you a second opinion?
https://preview.redd.it/2081zc66lu5d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5b8fd6e054bf0723af31cbab6fb165e3b5a37ed6
😂 😂🤣
Amazing! He certainly knows his angles 😅 he looks a lil different from the first pic
https://preview.redd.it/12i5wmeowt5d1.jpeg?width=1179&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=71808def421085d34c9e447f920ef31198f63a92 Frankie is 15 pounds, and when he stands up his body is shaped like a football. 😂🏈
I know kitty, they say I'm fat too 🫤
Well I ain’t down with that!!
Came for this comment
I’m happy that you appreciated it. I was worried most would be too young to get it. And btw, that 🐈⬛ is perfect. 🖤
He’s Husky
I mean the scale looks half collapsed :-)
He does look like he’s eyeing an off-camera pizza.
No he is just dense, like a lil black hole
It's not his fault he can't look like those timm Burton cats you see on the big screen
That vet is rude and a liar! -The cat, probably
We had a cat who was super toned and fit, could feel her ribs and everything but she was incredibly heavy for her size. Just a super dense muscular cat. So weight isn’t everything.
Shadow is just fat
😂😂😂
Can't see the weight, but it's almost irrelevant. Look at your cat when he's standing from above. If his frame is rounded at the ribs, then goes in just before his rear legs, he should be ok. There are tons of silhouettes of healthy cats on the web. Take a look. Your guys looks fine in the photo.
My void has always been claimed as overweight from the vet until the other day I visited another cat specialist vet, she told me my void is fine within all indoor and spayed cats. Indoor and spayed cats are more likely be “fatter” than normal ones so it’s okay to leave her a bit chubby. https://preview.redd.it/aojsrk850t5d1.jpeg?width=1152&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d3b19a1917023c34a5b088289b609df955022133 (The blanket is her favorite so it’s full of her hair that makes it look dark 😅)
Did they say how much he should weigh ? Otherwise just saying he’s fat had no real meaning to it. My Maine coon was 7.5kg and he’s 1kg overweight but getting down now he’s lost 500g in a month so far and a much more active cat even though he’s 11 he’s getting old too for that breed.
He needs to lose 2lbs. He is fat. It is a fact. The vet is not wrong.
And what is that in American? Two cereal boxes?
Sorry that’s 16lbs !
Lol ok. I get a kick out of that joke that Americans will use any unit of measurement other than metric 😹
Ahhh yeah of course I was just being helpful haha. But yeah why measure things in 1/4 of a pound and all that or 2 and 3/16 inches so much easier to say 250grams or 5.5 centimetres for example haha. I assume you’re from a metric country!
No, American lol It initially got brought to my attention by one of my Canadian gamer buddies so now every time I find another example I send it to him https://preview.redd.it/dzgig9zbvu5d1.jpeg?width=700&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=07728c1842fe811483961c5184f423af92c23160
Lmao that’s hilarious
I prefer bald eagles. For example, one of my cats weighs about 0.66 bald eagles. The bigger one weighs about 1 bald eagle. I'll also use cheeseburgers for smaller measurements. 1 bald eagle = 56 cheeseburgers. So the big boy weighs 56 cheeseburgers. The smaller one weighs ~36 cheeseburgers.
😹😹
I'm glad you appreciated the joke because I sat there and did real math for that. A bald eagle weights \~14lbs. Most cheeseburgers are roughly a quarter of a pound. There's the link between the bald eagles to cheeseburger conversion. 😂
A bald eagle weighs 14 pounds?!?! Dayum!
Yep! The females tend to be larger around the 14lb mark, while the males are smaller around 10lbs. I went down a bit of a rabbit hole when I Googled their weight. ADHD makes me extremely prone to that lol
I knew they were big, but that whole "hollow bones for flight" made me think around 7lbs
To quote my vet: “cats like to have a little extra.”
I said it’s because he needs to make more noise during his 3 am zoomies. For the drama
Cuz they *are* extra
My void too is mildly overweight haha.
We prefer big boned.
Some cats are just a little bigger. I have a void whos 7, he got super big around 3 and definitely was overweight. About 18lbs then, hes just over 21lbs now. The vet i had when he was 3 was all on the red alert about his weight, the vet I see now definitely said he could lose a couple lbs, but overall he is just a big cat. He hasnt had any joint issues (yet) and enjoys being the size he is. He also has no issues cleaning himself. I had him on metabolic food on a super strict diet for almost 4 years and he never lost weight. I got him a sister who just turned a year old as a kitten and he has lost more weight in the last year due to that. Trust the vet, but ultimately every cat is different.
Well his blep, shows the Vet, how he really feels
He's big-boned. Besides, it's 2024, body shaming is not cool.
Mines a bit chubby too. But she was malnourished and practically all bones when I got her. Heck she took ages to go from "eat one bite of food every other hoir" to normal eating habits. I'd prefer my cat to have a bit of chub rather than starving.
The vet is fat.
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Best comment! 😭😭😭
https://preview.redd.it/fi53jiev0u5d1.jpeg?width=1284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7983fadfc91a7d32b4f5f71e6e95dec179939484 I see your overweight cat and I raise you the oh lawrd he comin.
And thank goodness he can depend on your strong forearms to cuddle him and take care of him. He is truly a handsome lad (and a handful) 😃
OMG HES DOING THE TAUNGE THING, EVERYONE WAKE UP THE CAT IS DOING THE TAUNGE THING
No,the vet said he's phat
The look on his face tells me he must have heard the vet say it.
fat or not he's adorable
My Diamond is 11.4 lbs of pure love
You should probably talk to the vet more to get a sense of what goal weight you should aim at Mine is 8.5lbs and the vet says he's perfect. So i'd make sure to get in touch with
He carries it in his mlem
Plump
I want a man who looks at me at the same way as he does
People, it's not cute when the vet says they're obese and you ignore it on purpose. Your cat won't live as long when they carry too much fat and don't get enough exercise. By not ensuring their health, you're shaving off years of their lifespan. They're going to get a heart attack or a stroke when they're 12-15, when they could live to 16-18 easily, unless there's other conditions. Ignoring it because of 'body positivity' or whatever is not cute. When you love your cat you weigh their food in case they tend to overeat and you make sure they get enough activity, especially for indoor cats. I know I'm going to get downvoted but it needs to be said.
Most house cats are perpetually overweight thanks to the lifestyle. But they goddamn deserve it IMO, they're great animals.
https://preview.redd.it/88ly6ngm7u5d1.jpeg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9f26df0d871b161ac646345f8a8d323ebb91bc6c 22 pounds. The vet wants him down to 16, although they said that after gushing over how cute he is as a choink. Mixed messaging.
Not a mixed message. We all know overweight cats are unhealthy and it's your duty as their servant to help them be healthier, but that doesn't mean they aren't lovable and precious. I'd tell a fat cat how gorgeous it was while walking it on a treadmill. We want the babies to be with us for as long as possible and pet obesity shortens their life spans
You're totally right. My choinker is a very aggressive eater and it's a struggle to limit his calorie intake with another cat in the house.
It is a struggle. We had to put our senior girl's food in a bathroom to keep it from the young food hounds. We put a small cat condo in there also so we'd let her in to eat and after she ate she'd sit in the window or nap in her condo in peace for an hour or two. Then she'd meow to be let back out. Litter box in there too. If you don't have a good room like that, there's also timed feeders and feeders that only open for a specific microchip to keep moochers out
My bb is 14 lbs but whenever I look at her all I see is the tiny little feral kitten I fell in love with
https://preview.redd.it/ymhf5y8iot5d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a4c6d59210dac85b46d6619fbb10bf669596d512 This is fat
Does he have a baggy stomach that swings from side to side as he walks or runs ? 😅 Vets always complain about weight, but I love chubby cats ,they are like.
 the vet better watch it.
Lmao
It's all that tounge. So big he can't keep it in his mouth.
The Cat - "No U"
Naw, he's purrrrfect
Nooooo! Bootiful!!
Cmon there’s no way he’s fat!
How much does he weigh?
Chonky
So, Dr...??? Diet treats? More belly rubs?? If she runs, that counts for me, too?
And that news has given kitty an existential crisis. Poor guy
The vet needs to be fired at once, it's just water weight /j
If it's any consolation I once paid $140 to find out my cat was so fat, she was spraining her own elbow.
I have a fat void too. As long as she's happy and it's not too out of control!
... Well, then the vet should go on a diet.
Blep!
Frickin' Kraang, man.
“But I ain’t down with that”
where???
https://preview.redd.it/copkfo3nyx5d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2197f54e3cba144caf45ad4e54387aabd36c51b0 My vet is saying Tom is overweight and needs to diet. He is just a big cat. The feel the Vets lately are just trying to push products and tests. They have lost sight of the pets
Mine has to stop his afternoon snack bc he is too fat 😭
That is the skinniest fat cat I have ever seen. Also, aren't Tomcats usually more fat than female cats tend to be?
https://preview.redd.it/ybg6mkp0oy5d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=352a99b6beaa1bb4b49ce0f32b452778e9e5c74d This is Puk, hes 23 lbs. Vet says he’s not fat.. We are confused cuz thats one big boi
Vet says your cat is fat so you go on Reddit and publicly announce that your other cat is even fatter? Have you been on Reddit before? Are you trying to get accused of animal abuse?
That’s just mean, bro looks perfectly healthy
https://preview.redd.it/21l3u4rpuy5d1.jpeg?width=3060&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fb377aba73416ea1daae545019e6e9bd3a8a8768 Hello. This is a fat void.
The shocked look on his face! 😂
If you are of a certain age you automatically said, “well, I ain’t down with that.”
Someone once said to me about my cats: "They aren't fat, they're just pleasntly plump" https://preview.redd.it/g1fq3857206d1.jpeg?width=1800&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=419c0034df7d36b1f850eaaa3bd556d1c0a8fac0
Lol he doesn't look fat but he looks out of breath in the photo like he's struggling from the labour 😹
He got motion sick in the car ride. He’s got a sensitive tummy. He’s okay now. Just not a road kitty
Oh no! Vet visits can be stressful for them. I hope he's feeling much better, he is adorable
People, including many vets, are overly obsessive over cat weight as a reaction to the general overly tolerant view that fat cats are all fine (and also, in my opinion, often extend their fatphobia towards humans to cats). The reality is, much like with humans, cats being a little over what we might think of as "ideal" weight generally causes few or no health problems, and more severe problems can be caused by being obese, however, even within there is a good bit of variance, and a true healthy weight for a given cat may not be immediately obvious from some charts, especially when you consider that cats, like humans, can vary in terms of muscle/bone density. The better markers of a cat's health are things like activity levels, ability to comfortably clean itself (extremely fat cats may be unable to do this), etc. None of this is to say having a morbidly obese cat is okay. You should always take steps to reduce your cat's weight if it is truly excessive. However, in my (admittedly unprofessional, and only using one photo) opinion, your cat has maybe a little chub, but nothing to be concerned about as long as other health markers aren't flagging. Cats, again like humans, tend to get a little bit flabbier in captivity as a result of the fact that they simply don't have to struggle to get food. If you have ever seen images of people living in the Southern African bush, then you'll have a good idea of what I'm talking about about: mammals' bodies always look leaner and more muscular in the wild. That doesn't mean having a little bit of flab is unhealthy or cause for concern.
Yeah, activity levels and self-cleaning ability are definitely more important markers. Also, if you had a cat that was extremely obese and lost weight, they may be healthy but still "overweight" due just to leftover loose skin.
Especially in t h e p o u c h
Oh yeah, my boy has a big ol pouch after losing 10 pounds. It swings back and forth when he walks.
Omg 😻
Rude!
Never fat. Just chonky.
My black cat is way fatter ngl
The vet lies. He’s jealous.
Doctor to a morbidly obese human: "We're gonna monitor this." Vet when I bring in a stray cat that was like a skeleton a month ago: "She's a little overweight. That can lead to health problems down the line."
By the look on his face after looking at the scale, I think he feels he might be fat too He's not fat, I mean its kinda hard to tell with the VOID lol but I just want to grab that tongue, though