My cat weighs about 25 pounds is he obese?

My cat never stops begging for food and he weight about 25 pounds and is only one year old. He eats one can of wet catfood and a bowl of dry cat food a day.

Only one of each a day? HOLY. :l my cat is only 4 months and eats nearly 4x that.But no he's not obese, just a large cat

Your cat is obese. Mine looks heavy and he only weighs 15 pounds and is 14 years old. You should ask your vet about a healthier cat diet. Your cat also might have a disease or something. I would really talk to your vet if I were you because it kinda sounds like your cat is sick. My vet told me to feed my cat a healthy diet and that's just leaving a bowl of dry food out all the time and feeding it half a can of wet food everyday. I would really talk to your vet.

i think so, maybe u can feed him healthier and lean food.

That depends on the size of the cat. You should be able to easily feel the cat's ribs without digging in to the cat. If you can see rolls of fat, then yes he is and that can cause breathing and other health problems. If you're really not sure, ask your vet.

What kind of cat is he? 25 lbs is a big cat, but he doesn't sound like he eats that much food unless he has big food bowls. What size of can of food does he eat? and how much dry food.. He might be snacking else where, do you have a dog, maybe he is eating the dog food also?You have to be careful when you put a cat on a diet..you would have to ask a vet.

I would say to only feed him 1/2 bowl of dry food and 1/2 can of wet food. Dry food is usually less rich and healthier. I would also give him some meat, or carbs, so he can be more "muscular". Try touching your cat's stomach. IF it is hard, somewhat, he's fine. If it's super squishy and bouncy, hhheeeee's fat. How big is the cat though? Measure him! And also- Try not to give him too many treats, that doesn't help the situation. He's not obese, just a little fat.

It could be that your cat has a genetic predisposition to be large, but my guess is that, at 25 pounds, your cat is in fact very obese.A family member of mine has two cats. have always been fed 1 can of canned food BETWEEN the two of them a day, along with about 1-2 cups of dry food. On this diet, they both grew to be grossly obese, and one of them has recently developed feline diabetes. The reason I'm telling you all this is because, while your cat may crave food and you feel like you have to feed him to make him happy, you could very well end up giving him shots of $100/bottle insulin a day and have to take him for bi-weekly vet checkups to ensure his dosages don't need adjusting. Be careful about feeding your cat, and buy him plenty of toys so he gets proper exercise. Follow feeding instructions which can usually be found somewhere on the foods packaging.And by all means, consult a veterinarian regarding your pet's diet, not a pool of random people on the internet!

Morbidly obese

ur cat could just be big boned but u do need to get him a better diet, i just feed my cat a half of cup of dry food each day. and he is still obese! your feeding your cat too much try a half of can and half of cup of dry food

I definitely have to disagree with the contributor that said dry food is often healthier and that you should be giving your cat carbs. If you do a little research, you'll find that cats, unlike dogs, are true carnivores, and their digestive systems are not built to handle many carbohydrates. In particular, many dry pet foods are full of corn meal and other fillers that aren't good for a cat's digestive system. Cats need protein. Just like people food, you should read your cat's food labels to see what's in them. Look for lots of protein and little filler. I think it's best to feed mostly a diet of quality wet food (stick to non-fishy kinds like liver, beef, and chicken if you want to reduce litter box smell) with a little bit of dry food available for daily grazing.Now, I have a big kitty too. He's about 20 lbs, and he is overweight. He has a very large frame, and my vet said his ideal weight is about 15 lbs. You should take your cat to the vet to see what his ideal weight should be, and then you can GRADUALLY start decreasing the amount of food you put out for him. He won't like it, but he'll get used to it. Your vet can explain this to you, but it's very important that your cat lose weight very slowly, as they can develop dangerous fatty deposits within their liver if they lose weight too quickly. It really is best to consult with a vet to help you get your cat on a proper diet plan.Also, just like people, cats need to be active to burn calories! Get down on the floor and play with him an extra 15 or 20 minutes a day. I recommend a red laser pointer if you're not much for romping on the floor. Cats love to chase the dot all around the room, and it's a great way to get their heart pumping.And stay clear of cat treats. They are full of calories and filler and flavored so that they are irresistible to kitties. Instead of giving him cat treats as a reward, give him a couple pieces of his regular kibble from your hand. I think most of the time they just like being fed from your hand, no matter what it is. Also, this should go without saying, but don't feed him people food - no cow milk (they can't really digest it), no cheese (c'mon it's all calories), etc. Keep it to cat food - and, if your vet recommends it - diet cat food.Even though he may whine and beg as you decrease his food, you are really doing him a service. He'll live a much happier and longer life if he's not overweight. Also, many times if a cat is begging and whining for food, they are just bored. Get down on the floor and play with him some and tucker him out. It's good exercise and it will get his mind off of food.

Your cat might be but might not be. It depends on his skeletal size. If he doesn't look the blob, stops cleaning himself cause he can't reach himself then he is fat.Ok now for the long haul. PLEASE don't listen to the "ask your vet for a good diet and feed him dry" people. They mean well but are misinformed. Cats are obligate carnivores and thus do not process dry properly. Yes they live on it and sometimes Lady Luck smiles on them and they don't get diabetes etc. But if you were on a diet would you eat a good meal of meat and then finish up on snacking all day on Twinkies? That is what you are giving him to eat. Dry equals carbs equals twinkes. Kittens and some cats, need to eat more and do best with free feeding. Bowls of wet food can be left out all day and night. Wet food is fine for 12 hours even if you feed raw. A wet food should have some water added and mashed in so your kitten gets extra water. Cats have a very low thirst drive and do not get enough water.Wet food that is High Protein and low Carb under 10 % will keep a cat full longer too. Avoid dry food like a plague. It is the leading cause for feline diabetes, kidney failure, UTI's, Crystals in the urine causing blockages. Also obesity and many other problems. Cats swallow most of the dry food if you look at their barf it is whole and a few of the pieces shatter. The vets feel it is good for cats teeth because the pet food reps tell them it is!!<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.littlebigcat.com/index.php?action=library&act=show&item=doesdryfoodcleantheteethThe TRUTH!!! Does Dry Food Clean the Teeth?By Jean Hofve, DVM Let's get this one straight once and for all: dry food does not clean your cat's teeth! In fact, dry food really has no benefits for the cat. It is merely a convenience for the guardian. If you haven't already read "Why Cats Need Canned Food", that's a good place to start in your quest for accurate, up-to-date information on feeding cats. Most cats don't consistently chew dry food; they swallow it whole. Obviously, without contacting the teeth, there is zero effect on tartar accumulation. For cats who do chew dry food, whether consistently or occasionally, there is still little or no benefit. The kibbles shatter, so contact between the kibble and the teeth occurs only at the tips of the teeth. This is certainly not enough to make a difference in the formation of tartar and plaque, which most commonly builds up along (and underneath) the gumline at the base of the teeth. <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<If you think of when you get hungry what fills you up the best? A bag of chips or cookies (Carbs) or a good piece of meat?Cats need meat not carbs or veggies or fruit ever!! Please read the first link to see everything I could write to you and decided to let an expert tell you. then chose a food that is canned from the 2nd list that meets the high protein low carb. If your cat has loose stools or is throwing up alot or has food allergies and the vet doesn't find something wrong with them like cancer etc. Feeding raw usually takes care of those problems. In America you are lucky you can even order raw food that is delivered to the door frozen. Read the below for info. Some cats refuse raw and then you need to pick a good food from the lists below. Wellness is a very good food - the grain free but it is higher in fat and can make a cat sick. If it is ok with your cat it can help put on weight. There are many good middle type foods that can be very good for your cat and not break the budget too. http://www.catinfo.orgread this article for all the healthy choices in food for your cat. http://www.geocities.com/jmpeerson/ca... Janet and Binky's Cat food chartThinking of letting your cat go outdoors? Read this!!http://www.littlebigcat.com/index.php?action=library&act=show&item=indoorsoroutdoors<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<I gave my cat diabetes after feeding her canned with gravy (gravy equals carbs) and lots of dry. I believe 100% that dry gave her diabetes. I study cat health daily.Whiskas is now advertising in Canada that cats need wet canned food to be healthy. They of course still want to sell dry so they are saying they need dry also. At least it is a start. I have been owned by cats for 61 years.

He's not overweight if he is either a Maine Coon or a Ragdoll breed. That would be normal. But if not, you might want to have the vet check him out. Maybe he is getting too much fat from the food you are giving him and not enough nutrients.

He's probably overweight. How much is difficult to say. My Poppy once weighed 25 pounds. That was horrible, but it would have been worse if she weren't a big-boned Maine Coon type of cat.Use this chart to help you decide: http://www.kittencare.com/Tools_Weight_Guide.htmlYour vet can assist here as well and may be able to help you set a target weight. It's very important that fat cats lose weight, and now that he's an adult, it's the perfect time to start!From my blog:In a nutshell, most cats are fat because they've been fed too much (free-feeding or indulging them) and because they're fed dry food which is NOT appropriate food for them due to the grain/carb/sugar content. Cats are obligate carnivores who need to eat a high meat-based protein diet, which is also high in fats and low in carbs.Many vets, who are sadly ignorant on the topic of proper cat nutrition, will recommend prescription diet foods (usually dry). Cats are expected to lose weight on a starvation diet of 1/4 or 1/3 cup of food per day. Everyone is miserable in these situations.The solution is to switch the fat cat (and any others in the household as well) to a good quality canned food. Because these foods are species appropriate, the cat will lose weight at a safe, slow pace (no more than 1 pound per month). Switching foods needs to occur slowly, and if you're trying to get a kibble junkie to eat canned food, that will happen naturally. How much should cats eat? This varies. Average cats may eat between 20-30 calories per pound per day. But note that that is IDEAL pounds. Using 25 calories per day for example, an 8 pound cat could eat 200 calories per day. By the same token, a cat who weighs 20 pounds but should weigh 10 could eat 250 calories per day. You multiply the ideal weight by the calories to arrive at that figure. When working toward weight loss, it's perhaps best to start at the lower end of the scale (20).How do I find out how many calories are in cat food? See the link "Values in canned food." If it's not listed there, you'd need to contact the manufacturer.....I believe that link provides some help there as well.That's it. Easy as pie. Not only will fat cats lose weight, but it and any others in the home will reap many benefits of eating a speciies appropriate diet. See the links below for detailed information on this topic.UPDATE: Poppy lost 5 pounds and Sophie lost 2 following this plan (from October to October). Each cat gets one can (5.5oz) of Nature's Variety Instincts per day. No one is starving or miserable. My vet is happy with her progress and so am I. Only 4 pounds to go!(I'll come back and post links when Yahoo gets its shit together.)

You should move him entirely to canned (or raw) food. Dry food isn't adequate nutrition for cats, so it never makes them feel full. So he keeps eating, and eating, and eating. Obese cats are at risk for a variety of health issues, including diabetes, and if he stops eating for any reason, he's very likely to develop hepatic lipidosis, which can be fatal. Be sure to feed your cat a quality canned food that is meat, no gravy, with no grains, fruits or vegetables as fillers. He will then be able to maintain a normal weight with a food that is actually species appropriate.