How Much Should the Average Cat Weight?
The weight of a cat depends a lot on its breed. The average cat weighs between nine to eleven pounds. Some breeds, such as the Maine Coon, are naturally larger. document.getElementById(‘adsense_placeholder_2’).innerHTML = document.getElementById(‘adsense_ad_2_hidden’).innerHTML; One way to tell if a cat is overweight is to do a visual inspection. The cat should have palpable but not visible ribs and a slight, but not bulging waist. In an overweight cat the ribs are not visible, and there is moderate fat covering. An overhang may also be observed. In a heavy to obese cat, the ribs will be hidden under fat, the abdomen will be rounded and the waist will not be visible. An overhang of fat will sway when walking. What to Do About a Fat or Obese Cat The first step to take is to get a physical exam from a veterinarian to rule out the possibility of disease, especially in the case of a sudden weight gain. Sudden weight gain can be caused by hypothyroidism, which causes an increase in appetite
