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submitted 4 months ago by Isolde@lemmy.world to c/cat@lemmy.world

He is just muscular! Right?

More pictures upon request.

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[-] MentalEdge@sopuli.xyz 18 points 4 months ago

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 11 points 4 months ago

Weigh him and consult with a veterinarian. Don't rely on random Internet strangers to determine healthy weight range for your cats.

[-] Truscape@lemmy.blahaj.zone 6 points 4 months ago
[-] Isolde@lemmy.world 6 points 4 months ago
[-] MentalEdge@sopuli.xyz 14 points 4 months ago

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 2 points 4 months ago

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.

[-] Stamau123@lemmy.world 3 points 4 months ago
[-] very_well_lost@lemmy.world 3 points 4 months ago

That cat is definitely overweight

[-] FuglyDuck@lemmy.world 4 points 4 months ago

looks fluffy to me. what's the vet say? go with that.

[-] Tollana1234567@lemmy.today 3 points 4 months ago

pets dont feel body shame, its entirely human made concept.

[-] bacon_saber@fedia.io 3 points 4 months ago
[-] setsneedtofeed@lemmy.world 3 points 4 months ago

Fat babies need the most attention.

[-] Today@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago

He's just a big strong handsome chonky guy.

[-] chonglibloodsport@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago

Not possible. Cats are incapable of feeling shame!

[-] Ferrous@lemmy.ml 2 points 4 months ago

Responsible and tasteful comments :)

What a handsome guy. This is what I'd call an esteemed gentleman.

[-] Ziglin@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago

This is me kindly requesting more pictures!

[-] 1984@lemmy.today 1 points 4 months ago

Body shaming a cat... Now I have heard it all. Lol.

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