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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.
Your catâs weight can be a good indicator of her health â but only if you keep track of it. Gradual weight loss or gain can be difficult to recognize in cats. Consider that the average cat weighs 10 pounds. Weight loss of only 6% of a catâs body weight is considered a clinical sign â thatâs less than ten ounces. Depending on the size of your cat, visible changes to her weight may be too subtle to notice without actually weighing her.