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He is just muscular! Right?

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[–] MentalEdge@sopuli.xyz 30 points 1 week 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 20 points 1 week ago

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 points 1 week ago

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

[–] Truscape@lemmy.blahaj.zone 10 points 1 week ago (1 children)
[–] Isolde@lemmy.world 14 points 1 week ago (4 children)
[–] MentalEdge@sopuli.xyz 22 points 1 week ago (1 children)

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 points 1 week 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.

[–] very_well_lost@lemmy.world 10 points 1 week ago

That cat is definitely overweight

[–] Ellvix@lemmy.world 5 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Looks like a 40 or so on the chart?

[–] Stamau123@lemmy.world 5 points 1 week ago
[–] setsneedtofeed@lemmy.world 9 points 1 week ago

Fat babies need the most attention.

[–] Tollana1234567@lemmy.today 4 points 1 week ago (1 children)

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

[–] Best_Jeanist@discuss.online -2 points 1 week ago

There's no way humans are the only species that have gender dysphoria, that would be wild

[–] bacon_saber@fedia.io 3 points 1 week ago
[–] Today@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago

He's just a big strong handsome chonky guy.

[–] Ferrous@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 week ago

Responsible and tasteful comments :)

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

[–] chonglibloodsport@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago

Not possible. Cats are incapable of feeling shame!

[–] Ziglin@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago

This is me kindly requesting more pictures!

[–] 1984@lemmy.today 1 points 1 week ago

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