AFAIK, a cat should seem a little skinny by human logic. A vet can tell you more about how to tell, like how you're supposed to be able to clearly feel the ribs.
If your boy is visibly round, that's not muscle. A healthy cat is a straight line, or even slightly hourglass shaped.
To be sure, ask a vet. Cats are individuals, so it can vary.
Normally, the middle should be the thinnest part of the body, with the soulders and hips being the widest. A healthy cat can squeeze through any gap their head can fit through, but your boy looks like that abdomen would stop him.
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MentalEdge@sopuli.xyz · 30 pts · 241d
AFAIK, a cat should seem a little skinny by human logic. A vet can tell you more about how to tell, like how you're supposed to be able to clearly feel the ribs.
If your boy is visibly round, that's not muscle. A healthy cat is a straight line, or even slightly hourglass shaped.
To be sure, ask a vet. Cats are individuals, so it can vary.
halloween_spookster@lemmy.world · 20 pts · 241d
Weigh him and consult with a veterinarian. Don't rely on random Internet strangers to determine healthy weight range for your cats.
FuglyDuck@lemmy.world · 14 pts · 241d
looks fluffy to me. what's the vet say? go with that.
Truscape@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 10 pts · 241d
Is there a loaf photo?
Isolde@lemmy.world · 14 pts · 241d
MentalEdge@sopuli.xyz · 22 pts · 241d
That definitely looks fat.
Normally, the middle should be the thinnest part of the body, with the soulders and hips being the widest. A healthy cat can squeeze through any gap their head can fit through, but your boy looks like that abdomen would stop him.
Zorque@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 241d
I have a chubby boy (we're working on it, I swear), he can still squeeze through tight spaces if he wants to. He just typically doesn't want to.
very_well_lost@lemmy.world · 10 pts · 241d
That cat is definitely overweight
Stamau123@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 241d
Fatty!
Ellvix@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 241d
Looks like a 40 or so on the chart?
setsneedtofeed@lemmy.world · 9 pts · 241d
Fat babies need the most attention.
Tollana1234567@lemmy.today · 4 pts · 241d
pets dont feel body shame, its entirely human made concept.
Best_Jeanist@discuss.online · -2 pts · 241d
There's no way humans are the only species that have gender dysphoria, that would be wild
Today@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 241d
He's just a big strong handsome chonky guy.
bacon_saber@fedia.io · 3 pts · 241d
chonglibloodsport@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 241d
Not possible. Cats are incapable of feeling shame!
Ferrous@lemmy.ml · 1 pts · 241d
Responsible and tasteful comments :)
What a handsome guy. This is what I'd call an esteemed gentleman.
1984@lemmy.today · 1 pts · 241d
Body shaming a cat... Now I have heard it all. Lol.
Ziglin@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 241d
This is me kindly requesting more pictures!