The average weight of domestic cats is between 8-10 pounds. Since carrying excess pounds can have negative implications on a cat’s health and wellbeing, weight monitoring is very important. In addition to weighing your kitty on a regular basis, here are others ways to check if your cat is fat.

•    Gently run your hand on your cat’s ribcage. You can easily feel your pet’s ribs if he is not carrying excess weight. However, if you need to squeeze a little bit more just to feel his ribs, he may weigh more than what is normally healthy for him.

•    Stand beside your cat and look down at his waistline. Your cat’s weight is within normal limits if you notice that his body is noticeably slender from the belly to his hind legs.

•    Just like obese people, an overweight cat can also have a paunch. You can easily notice the swinging pouch between their legs.

If your cat is overweight or obese, you should ask for help from your Marietta, GA animal hospital in creating a good weight-loss program for your pet. Visit their homepage to know more.