A cat is fat or not depending on its body shape, don’t worry about weight
First of all, cats of different breeds, different bloodlines (different origins) of the same breed will have different skeleton sizes, so they cannot be mixed together and compared according to weight Fat and thin. It’s like comparing the weight of a 150cm person with a 200cm person to see whether they are fat or thin.
To measure whether the cat is obese, you can check whether the overall body is symmetrical, and whether the spine and ribs are clear to the touch.
1-2 points, very thin
In top view and side view, the waist is obviously concave, and the ribs can be seen.
Stroking the spine, the ribs, the bones are very visible, and there is little fat between the bones and the skin.
3-4 points, thinner
From the top view, the waistline is obvious and the lines are not round. Side view, abdomen slightly retracted. The rib shape is not visible as a whole.
Stroking the spine, ribs, can be easily touched. Between the bones and the skin, there is less fat.
5-6 points, moderate posture
The waist line is not obvious, and the overall trunk is oval. Abdomen without concave, without sagging.
Stroking the back and ribs, you can feel the fullness of the muscles; with a slight force of your fingers, you can touch the spine and ribs.
7-8 points, fatter
From top view, the body shape is “spindle”. From the side view, the body shape is relatively round, the abdomen has a small belly, and the belly can be seen shaking obviously when running.
Stroking the back and ribs, the fingers are more forceful, in order to feel the spine and ribs.
9-10 points, very fat
Looking down, there is a “ball” in the middle. Looking from the side, the stomach is obviously sagging, and the stomach is obviously shaking when walking.
Stroking the back, ribs, it is harder to feel the bones.
Everything is best in moderation. Being overweight or overweight will affect your cat’s health. Don’t think fat cats are cute and make cats too fat.
It is normal for cats to have a belly, the proper noun “original bag”
In fact, this small belly ( Some loose flaps), a characteristic of felines, inherited from the wild, the proper name is “primitive bag”.
Scientists speculate that the pouch may help cats store fat to survive cold winters.
So when your cat has this little belly on its belly, don’t worry, this little belly is not fat!
Cats eat meat with high digestibility and will only grow strong and not gain weight
Cats are carnivores, and they digest and metabolize meat very quickly. Excessive obesity occurs. On the contrary, the indigestible high-starch and high-sugar food will make it difficult for cats to metabolize and gain weight easily.
