With some degree of irony, it is generally accepted that a fat cat is an indicator that everything is fine in the house. The owners of the cat are only touched if their pet has grown a little. Unfortunately, the overweight of an animal can lead to various diseases and even premature death. How can you tell if your cat is overweight?
A huge number of people keep cats and cats at home. Often, cat owners are just happy that the pet has recovered. In fact, being overweight is just as bad for cats as it is for humans. Therefore, you still need to monitor the body weight of the animal, if not for aesthetic reasons, but at least for the animal to be healthy and happy.
How to determine what weight is normal for a cat?
The weight of a newborn kitten is approximately 100-200 grams. They gradually increase, and by the year a young cat is already gaining the weight inherent in an adult animal.
Of course, there is no single standard of body weight for cats that would be universal for all breeds of animals. It would be ridiculous even to compare the mass of a compact sphinx and a huge Maine Coon overgrown with thick hair. By the way, it is because of the wool that even the most well-fed cats do not look fat, and their owners do not think to cut the animal's diet.
The average weight of an adult cat can range from two and a half kg - as much as miniature Singaporean cats weigh - and up to 8-9 kg as males of the Ragdoll and Maine Coon breeds.
Is your cat too fat? Determine It Yourself
Often, the owners of cats boast to each other about whose pet is the heaviest. In fact, a cat weighing more than 10 kilograms can hardly be a source of pride for its owner, because excess weight provokes many diseases. The easiest test to objectively assess whether your pet has gained too much weight is to run your hands along the sides of the animal's face towards its tail. If the ribs are felt, then everything is in order: most likely, your pet is only a little fat and it would not hurt him to lead a more active lifestyle.
If you can't find the ribs of the animal, this is a clear signal that your cat is clearly getting excessive amounts of protein, fat and carbohydrates. It is necessary to reduce his daily diet either quantitatively, or even change the food to one that is adapted for overweight cats.
Your pet may be moving too little. Make sure your cat is physically active. Pet stores now sell all kinds of toys suitable for both kittens and older animals. You may be able to interest the cat with their help, thereby making him move more.
