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If youâre still not sure, or you think you might have an overweight cat, have a chat with your vet. Itâs important to speak to them before you make any changes to your catâs diet if you think they are overweight, as their weight gain could be caused by an underlying illness, rather than an over-active appetite.
Cats are not immune to developing weight issues. Cats embody a unique combination of laziness and hyperactivity, giving them a metabolism most humans would envy. They balance long periods of snoozing with short bursts of energy and usually keep themselves pretty fit. There are exceptions of course, causing the literal fat cat most personified by the well-known Garfield. Saying all cats should weigh X amount is like saying all cars should get X miles to the gallon. Certain factors affect a cat's ideal weight, including whether they're spayed or neutered, their breed and their overall health. On average, a healthy weight for a cat varies from as low as 5 pounds for a Siamese, to as high as 25 pounds for a Maine Coon. Indoor cats can pack on a few more pounds than their outdoor counterparts, because it doesn't take much cunning or athletic dexterity to sneak up on their food dishes.