{"id":113376,"date":"2022-04-23T06:45:38","date_gmt":"2022-04-23T06:45:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-12-pounds-overweight-for-a-cat-2\/"},"modified":"2022-04-23T06:45:38","modified_gmt":"2022-04-23T06:45:38","slug":"is-12-pounds-overweight-for-a-cat-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-12-pounds-overweight-for-a-cat-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Is 12 pounds overweight for a cat?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-12-pounds-overweight-for-a-cat-2\/#Is_12_pounds_overweight_for_a_cat\" title=\"Is 12 pounds overweight for a cat?\">Is 12 pounds overweight for a cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-12-pounds-overweight-for-a-cat-2\/#Is_20_pounds_overweight_for_a_cat\" title=\"Is 20 pounds overweight for a cat?\">Is 20 pounds overweight for a cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-12-pounds-overweight-for-a-cat-2\/#How_much_my_cat_should_weigh\" title=\"How much my cat should weigh?\">How much my cat should weigh?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-12-pounds-overweight-for-a-cat-2\/#How_much_should_a_small_full_grown_cat_weigh\" title=\"How much should a small full grown cat weigh?\">How much should a small full grown cat weigh?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-12-pounds-overweight-for-a-cat-2\/#Is_12_pounds_healthy_for_a_cat\" title=\"Is 12 pounds healthy for a cat?\">Is 12 pounds healthy for a cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-12-pounds-overweight-for-a-cat-2\/#Is_12_pounds_overweight_for_a_tabby_cat\" title=\"Is 12 pounds overweight for a tabby cat?\">Is 12 pounds overweight for a tabby cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-12-pounds-overweight-for-a-cat-2\/#Is_12_pounds_overweight_for_a_male_cat\" title=\"Is 12 pounds overweight for a male cat?\">Is 12 pounds overweight for a male cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-12-pounds-overweight-for-a-cat-2\/#At_what_weight_is_a_cat_overweight\" title=\"At what weight is a cat overweight?\">At what weight is a cat overweight?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-12-pounds-overweight-for-a-cat-2\/#Is_20_lbs_heavy_for_a_cat\" title=\"Is 20 lbs heavy for a cat?\">Is 20 lbs heavy for a cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-12-pounds-overweight-for-a-cat-2\/#Is_20_pounds_overweight_for_a_tabby_cat\" title=\"Is 20 pounds overweight for a tabby cat?\">Is 20 pounds overweight for a tabby cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-12-pounds-overweight-for-a-cat-2\/#How_much_should_my_cat_weigh_kg\" title=\"How much should my cat weigh kg?\">How much should my cat weigh kg?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-12-pounds-overweight-for-a-cat-2\/#Is_15_pounds_overweight_for_a_cat\" title=\"Is 15 pounds overweight for a cat?\">Is 15 pounds overweight for a cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-12-pounds-overweight-for-a-cat-2\/#Is_12_lbs_overweight_for_a_cat\" title=\"Is 12 lbs overweight for a cat?\">Is 12 lbs overweight for a cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-12-pounds-overweight-for-a-cat-2\/#What_is_the_average_weight_of_a_small_cat\" title=\"What is the average weight of a small cat?\">What is the average weight of a small cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-12-pounds-overweight-for-a-cat-2\/#Is_6_pounds_too_small_for_a_cat\" title=\"Is 6 pounds too small for a cat?\">Is 6 pounds too small for a cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-12-pounds-overweight-for-a-cat-2\/#Is_a_7_pound_cat_small\" title=\"Is a 7 pound cat small?\">Is a 7 pound cat small?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-12-pounds-overweight-for-a-cat-2\/#Is_8_lbs_too_small_for_a_cat\" title=\"Is 8 lbs too small for a cat?\">Is 8 lbs too small for a cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-12-pounds-overweight-for-a-cat-2\/#How_heavy_is_too_heavy_for_a_cat\" title=\"How heavy is too heavy for a cat?\">How heavy is too heavy for a cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-12-pounds-overweight-for-a-cat-2\/#How_heavy_should_a_tabby_cat_be\" title=\"How heavy should a tabby cat be?\">How heavy should a tabby cat be?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-12-pounds-overweight-for-a-cat-2\/#Is_12_pounds_normal_for_a_cat\" title=\"Is 12 pounds normal for a cat?\">Is 12 pounds normal for a cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-12-pounds-overweight-for-a-cat-2\/#Is_my_tabby_cat_overweight\" title=\"Is my tabby cat overweight?\">Is my tabby cat overweight?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-12-pounds-overweight-for-a-cat-2\/#Is_12lb_heavy_for_a_cat\" title=\"Is 12lb heavy for a cat?\">Is 12lb heavy for a cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-12-pounds-overweight-for-a-cat-2\/#Is_12_pounds_big_for_a_male_cat\" title=\"Is 12 pounds big for a male cat?\">Is 12 pounds big for a male cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-12-pounds-overweight-for-a-cat-2\/#How_much_is_overweight_for_a_male_cat\" title=\"How much is overweight for a male cat?\">How much is overweight for a male cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-12-pounds-overweight-for-a-cat-2\/#How_many_pounds_should_a_male_cat_weigh\" title=\"How many pounds should a male cat weigh?\">How many pounds should a male cat weigh?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_12_pounds_overweight_for_a_cat\"><\/span>Is 12 pounds overweight for a cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>However, most healthy domestic cats tend to hover around the 8 &#8211; 10 pound average weight range. <b>If your cats weight exceeds 12 pounds, hex26#39;s likely overweight. If you have an overweight cat, talk to your vet to see what you can do to get your feline back to a healthy weight range.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_20_pounds_overweight_for_a_cat\"><\/span>Is 20 pounds overweight for a cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Using body weight as a guide, cats are considered to be overweight when they weigh 10-20% above their ideal body weight. <b>They are considered obese when they weigh 20% or more above their ideal body weight<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_my_cat_should_weigh\"><\/span>How much my cat should weigh?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>approximately 8-10 pounds<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_should_a_small_full_grown_cat_weigh\"><\/span>How much should a small full grown cat weigh?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How much should my cat weigh? It varies depending on the breed but for most domestic cats, you can take 10 pounds (4-4.5 kg) as an ideal weight. Certain larger breeds can weigh as much as 25 pounds (11 kg) and smaller breeds can weigh <b>as little as 5 pounds (2.2 kg)<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_12_pounds_healthy_for_a_cat\"><\/span>Is 12 pounds healthy for a cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>12 pounds is perfectly healthy (and even on the smaller side) for large cat breeds like Maine Coons, Ragdolls, and Bengals. How do I know my cat is overweight? If you cannot feel your catx26#39;s ribs, view a clear waistline from above, or view a tummy tuck from the side, your cat may be overweight.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_12_pounds_overweight_for_a_tabby_cat\"><\/span>Is 12 pounds overweight for a tabby cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What is this? The healthy weight of a tabby cat, however, may vary depending on the breed. A tabby cat may be as little as 5 pounds, whereas a Maine Coon can be as large as 25 pounds and still be healthy. In most circumstances, <b>a healthy weight for a female tabby cat is between 6 and 10 pounds<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_12_pounds_overweight_for_a_male_cat\"><\/span>Is 12 pounds overweight for a male cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>On average, a medium or small cat should weight between 7 and 13 pounds. <b>A large cat should weigh between 13 and 24 pounds<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_what_weight_is_a_cat_overweight\"><\/span>At what weight is a cat overweight?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Any cat that has a score <b>above 6.5 or 7 would be classified as overweight, and a score of 8 or above would mean that the animal is severely overweight or obese.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_20_lbs_heavy_for_a_cat\"><\/span>Is 20 lbs heavy for a cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ideal Weight for Cats <b>Most domestic cats should weigh about 10 pounds, though that can vary by breed and frame. A Siamese cat may weigh as few as 5 pounds, while a Maine Coon can be 25 pounds and healthy.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_20_pounds_overweight_for_a_tabby_cat\"><\/span>Is 20 pounds overweight for a tabby cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Domestic cats can grow to be as large as 15u201320 pounds, depending on the breed. Because tabby cats are continually developing, the healthy weight for a tabby cat is not always steady. An adult tabby catx26#39;s healthy weight is normally about 10 pounds.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_should_my_cat_weigh_kg\"><\/span>How much should my cat weigh kg?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>4-4.5 kg<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_15_pounds_overweight_for_a_cat\"><\/span>Is 15 pounds overweight for a cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Females typically weigh 8 to 12 pounds, however, while males can weigh 11 to 15. So, <b>a 15-pound female Siamese would be overweight, whereas that size might be healthy for a male. Those resources also donx26#39;t account for mixed breed cats.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_12_lbs_overweight_for_a_cat\"><\/span>Is 12 lbs overweight for a cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>However, most healthy domestic cats tend to hover around the 8 &#8211; 10 pound average weight range. <b>If your cats weight exceeds 12 pounds, hex26#39;s likely overweight. If you have an overweight cat, talk to your vet to see what you can do to get your feline back to a healthy weight range.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_average_weight_of_a_small_cat\"><\/span>What is the average weight of a small cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most cats fall around 10 pounds at a healthy weight, but a small breed may be healthy at <b>5 pounds and a larger breed may top the scales at 25 pounds!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_6_pounds_too_small_for_a_cat\"><\/span>Is 6 pounds too small for a cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Most domestic cats should weigh about 10 pounds, though that can vary by breed and frame. A Siamese cat may weigh as few as 5 pounds, while a Maine Coon can be 25 pounds and healthy.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_7_pound_cat_small\"><\/span>Is a 7 pound cat small?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>7 pounds is <b>not necessarily small for a cat, depending on breed and gender. Female cats tend to weigh less than males. One sign a cat is underweight is if their ribs are highly visible.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_8_lbs_too_small_for_a_cat\"><\/span>Is 8 lbs too small for a cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In general, <b>the average domestic cat should weigh approximately 8-10 pounds (3.6-4.4 kg). Based on your catx26#39;s degree of obesity, your veterinarian may recommend an initial target weight that is higher than the ideal weight.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_heavy_is_too_heavy_for_a_cat\"><\/span>How heavy is too heavy for a cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>However, most healthy domestic cats tend to hover around the 8 &#8211; 10 pound average weight range. <b>If your cats weight exceeds 12 pounds, hex26#39;s likely overweight. If you have an overweight cat, talk to your vet to see what you can do to get your feline back to a healthy weight range.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_heavy_should_a_tabby_cat_be\"><\/span>How heavy should a tabby cat be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most domestic cats should weigh about <b>10 pounds, though that can vary by breed and frame.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_12_pounds_normal_for_a_cat\"><\/span>Is 12 pounds normal for a cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>12 pounds is perfectly healthy (and even on the smaller side) for large cat breeds like Maine Coons, Ragdolls, and Bengals. How do I know my cat is overweight? If you cannot feel your catx26#39;s ribs, view a clear waistline from above, or view a tummy tuck from the side, your cat may be overweight.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_my_tabby_cat_overweight\"><\/span>Is my tabby cat overweight?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you can easily feel their ribs along with a little covering of fat, your cat is a healthy weight. <b>If you canx26#39;t easily feel the ribs, thatx26#39;s a sign your cat is overweight. Abdomen: Look at your cat from the side. If you notice a layer of low hanging fat, that could be a sign that your cat is overweight.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_12lb_heavy_for_a_cat\"><\/span>Is 12lb heavy for a cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>However, most healthy domestic cats tend to hover around the 8 &#8211; 10 pound average weight range. <b>If your cats weight exceeds 12 pounds, hex26#39;s likely overweight. If you have an overweight cat, talk to your vet to see what you can do to get your feline back to a healthy weight range.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_12_pounds_big_for_a_male_cat\"><\/span>Is 12 pounds big for a male cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A healthy weight for adult cats typically falls between 6-12 pounds, with <b>male cats weighing more than female cats on average. Use the Purina Body Condition Score to determine if your domestic shorthair cat is at a healthy weight.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_overweight_for_a_male_cat\"><\/span>How much is overweight for a male cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Using body weight as a guide, cats are considered to be overweight when they weigh <b>10-20% above their ideal body weight. They are considered obese when they weigh 20% or more above their ideal body weight.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_pounds_should_a_male_cat_weigh\"><\/span>How many pounds should a male cat weigh?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The average male cat weighs between <b>11-15 pounds (5-6.8 kg). On average, across all cat breeds, they weigh 2-3 pounds (0.91-1.36 kg) heavier than female cats. This is because males are slightly larger, and their bigger frames carry more fat and muscle.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Is 12 pounds overweight for a cat?Is 20 pounds overweight for a cat?How much my cat should weigh?How much should a small full grown cat weigh?Is 12 pounds healthy for a cat?Is 12 pounds overweight for a tabby cat?Is 12 pounds overweight for a male cat?At what weight is a cat overweight?Is&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-113376","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/113376"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=113376"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/113376\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=113376"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=113376"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=113376"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}