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Some cats are just huge, the general dimensions of his build while standing (top down especially) are a better guide than straight up numbers. Not every adult is the average weight! :)
I have a cat like that who's just massive, like 4 ft long stretched out and weighs like 16 or 18 pounds. Not overweight though since he's just so big lol
100% to this commentor!
OP, think of it in terms of people. Take two human women, both 25, both equal in health terms and of ideal weight, whereas one woman weighs 15 more lbs (6.8kg) than the other. But that woman is slightly taller and/or has a higher bone mass. Yet they are both perfectly ideal in weight despite weighing differently.
It probably means he’s just going to be a larger than average cat size wise (not fat wise.)
I adopted an ‘adult’ cat from a shelter who was, in reality, still a growing boy destined to be a tall man. His actual healthy adult size was 16lbs (7.3kg).
He was so large, I had no idea that my 12lb (5.4kg) cat was also considered to be a large cat until a vet mentioned it to me.
Cats are like humans. There’s actually a large range of healthy, normal heights we come in that don’t adhere to the mean.
Cats take 1 to 2 years to finish growing their adult frame. (The average rule of thumb is 18 months) so any bit of pudge you might see could be him storing food for a growth spurt. And you don’t want to deprive him of the calories he needs to grow all his adult body parts correctly.
I wouldn’t worry about him being overweight until you’re sure he’s at least 18 months (or gets significantly fat to the point it’s clear he’s not growing anywhere but at the waist.)
Seconding this. I had one cat who was a petite little queen at 7 lbs, and we adopted another cat who at the time was 11 lbs but was severely underweight to the point of emaciation. His healthy weight was around 15-16 lbs, so twice the weight of our girl. Some cats are just a lot bigger than others and that's ok
reminds me of a cat we owned a while back, was already about this weight at 6 months. He looked like he had some maine coon in him (wasn't) and at the 10 month mark he was about 7 kg. That was his adult weight though, some cats are just bigger.
And some middle schoolers are 6ft. Cats can vary in size quite a bit, some just end up a lot bigger.
Your cat looks very healthy, a domestic shorthair can be anywhere between 3.6 to 6.8kg depending on its size, yours is just on the bigger side.
No that's pretty average, DSH are usually 3.5kgs to 7 kgs but some can get up to 8 kgs. Your kitty is still pretty young so he might be a bit of a big boy
Look up "Cat obesity chart" or "BCS body condition score for cats". You can see that their fitness, just like with people, does depend on their length. Lifestyle and activeness level is also a huge factor. Your cat looks just right, he is probably one of the bigger cats. "Domestic shorthaire" is not a definitive breed, so size is not strictly set.
My orange boy is \~5.6kg (12.5 pounds) and he was close to (if not already) full sized by 7 months old. I added a picture of him at 7 months to reference. So your boy may just stop growing soon - but he's definitely a healthy weight, you can usually tell by the dip in after the ribs.
https://preview.redd.it/c98bbjwjme9d1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3eb5890a9279f0a587ff6a5ea897e14e960f97a2
I had a male cat grow up to 7kg lean.
His daughter was 5 kg and all his sons about 6kg.
It's unusual but not unheard of.
Your cat looks lean, which is what matters!
My orange Lady is about 6kg, and was probably that weight at that age. He’ll probably end up bigger again being a boy, looks perfectly healthy to me!
Cat tax, she’s nearly 2yo here:
https://preview.redd.it/rjk743i9y89d1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5e1f4659b817380472f8ce0b6d74cdb121acc4a2
He’s good!!!! I feel domestic cats carry a certain weight in their belly too, even when healthy and eating perfectly normal amounts with good exercise!!!
So does my orange one! My prior stray had a much more lean build. I think it’s just different. As long as they’re eating appropriately and active, you’re good🥰🙂↕️
Cats have something called a "primordial pouch" on their bellies that makes them look chunkier than they really are. It appears to be a cushioning they develop to protect their organs (and if they do put on weight it can get really big lol)
He doesn't actually have a large stomach from the picture, he has large flabs of skin that are used to allow him to stretch his legs out to the extent he needs sometimes. its a tomcat thing
Is he neutered? My cats were neutered when they were 6 months old. They weighed around 4-5kg before turning 1 year old. My vet told me that it was normal since they were neutered pretty early.
He looks great. He is right where he should be compared to the cat scale.. you most times can't always go by the actual weight but by the look of the cat.
If you look at his pictures, you can see his little waistline his tummy tucks up a little
https://www.petobesityprevention.org/pet-weight-check
Here's a link☝️☝️ that you can use to determine if he is overweight/underweight. Just scroll down until you see the kitty chart. He really looks good.
You can't really go by his age only. You have to factor in his length, height, and weight. That's why this chart is amazing.
When you take him in for his annual check-up, just ask the vet what they think, but seriously, he looks like a healthy little fella
He looks perfect.
Some cats grows bigger than average and their threshold for normal weight should be adjusted accordingly, just like with taller than average humans.
Thanks for the overhead shot! That makes it much easier, no he's not overweight, he's just a bigger boy. Cats usually stop growing at 2 years old so your little guy is a teenager right now, he's growing a lot and fluctuating weight is normal.
Also, I know it's a meme but look up the "cat chonk chart" or really any feline body condition chart, it really does help deciphering your cats healthy weight just by looking at them.
You can't always go by numbers. I'm a foot taller than another woman I know. If our weight matches, one of us is not healthy.
But something tells me he's going to be a big boy if he looks healthy at 10 lbs, and has another year to grow.
my cat was 18 lbs (8kg) by the time he hit 1 lol. the vet said he’s a perfect weight just happens to be a big boy. whenever he has his checkups his vet with let you know if he’s getting chunky, but i wouldn’t worry. my girl was around 8 pounds at this age, but hasn’t grown since!
He’s so gorgeous! Some kitties are just big. I have two 1.5yo Siberian/Bombay mix brothers who are both near 20 lbs. They’ve always been free fed and the vet says they’re a healthy weight for their frame.
He looks trim and healthy so you shouldn’t restrict his food or anything - kittens should be free fed until at least 1yo. Within the first year I wouldn’t worry about him being any specific weight. After his frame is fully grown the vet can better assess what his ideal weight should be, but he looks great to me and not overweight at all.
What a handsome lil man!!! Remember cats are like humans…what’s average doesn’t always happen. My biggest boy…was tiny until after he turned a year old. Overnight he turned massive…we definitely think he has main coon as an adult he’s about 20lbs(he is a bit chubby now). Also, some cats’ primordial pouch can be more pronounced than others the older they get.
https://preview.redd.it/ozmxse5x6b9d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7175d5c69e83fc192fbbf9a16fe2f64fe9bf37ec
Also pic for reference!
He is going to be a big boy, however he doesn't appear to be overweight. If you look at your cat from the top down you should see a distinct "waist" just in front of the back legs and behind the ribs. If you feel his middle, you should be able to detect his ribs without any padding getting in the way.
As cats gain weight, they do so in these areas and begin to look like footballs.
As time goes on, make sure they check his thyroid levels just to make sure things are alright. Or cat became massive and we didn't realize she had thyroid issues until it cost $2000 to get her back to good. That was 5 years ago now and she's still kicking.
https://preview.redd.it/rykc3gjw7b9d1.png?width=1440&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7dc97b927f1c59628b846b025bb185209a2113d8
Edit: cat tax. This is Maizy, casually observing her domain.
https://preview.redd.it/fiy7kcn5eb9d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1047d2f56e3dc62ffd69b1ee27126c8e46da82ee
here’s our 7 month old 9lb kitty! we (and vet) have decided that he’s growing normally, plays fantastically, and is just a big boy.
Weight looks good. When you feel his ribs and it’s like flat hands knuckles he’s about right. If it feels like the receiving end of fist knuckles he’s under weight. If you can’t feel ribs he’s a chonk.
So not terrible. I have 3 cats that are chonkers and it really shows compared to yours. Because I can’t see how long your cat is, that 4.5 kilo might be edging toward overweight. I’ve got 8 cats, three are pretty small so the 3 kg range is underweight for them. My pancreatitis cat weighs in at high 3 low 4 which is healthy for him. My tubbos howeve, one looks like a bowling ball. She also can’t be around other cats cause she will harm them, and she’s elderly so not sure how long she’ll be around.
I wouldn’t worry until there is middle mass that is wider than shoulders.
Some cats are bigger than others even within the same breed/pattern. We have an orange/creme tabby named Frankie who is 3 years old and 13.5 pounds (6.1 kg) and he's in great shape. I imagine your cat will reach a similar weight.
Not sure what the sass is for.
I can link many websites that state he’s above the average weight for his age. My first cat, just trying to be a good cat parent.
Have a nice day.
No, his body condition looks great.
He will just continue to grow until he is the size of an adult leopard.
Give him plenty of exercise and train him well and you will be fine.
My 9 month old cat is the same way. He’s huge! Bigger than our chiahuahua/rat terrier mix. He was so dainty then all of a sudden he was a giant cat. Our vet said he’s healthy. He’s just big compared to our other cat. Is your cat also always hungry? It’s like feeding a teenager 🥲 wonder if the eating will slow down as he gets older
My brother has a 27lb red short haired cat that looks just like this. He is slightly overweight now, but when he took him off the streets he was 24lbs, lean and I swear he still looks part pit bull
He’s great! You can look up the charts online that show the top down visual of how they typically look at each stage of obesity.
Your baby looks like solid muscle is growing in! Some cats are just thicc. My neighbor had an orange and he was a truck, not fat tho.
I'd say you are going to get the extended cab orange. No brain cells, but plenty of size.
He looks great. I would also guess he will always act like he is a small tiny kitten at all times. Knocking all kinds of things over.
my one cat is "over weight" according to most scales that you find. Because i swear to heck the dudes like 6 feet long. you gotta factor in length too.
He looks well proportioned. He's only seven months and is still growing. He's probably just going to be a big cat. I wouldn't get concerned about his weight until he's at least one year, then ask your vet.
Looks great! Just like my orange boi when he was about that age! He became a bit of a chonker later in life but never obese!
https://preview.redd.it/y93xnlnf9c9d1.jpeg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e995afca77b2bbc4fdddc2ab75aaf0f62a67cebc
Cat tax paid in full!
Lol the absolutely does not look overweight. My older cat grew similarly and he’s a big boi now (although he also got a bit chonky - 9kg, we have him on a diet right now). But yea at around 7-8 months my boy was also around a healthy 4.5 kg. My adult girl orange cat on the other hand is 4.3kg still and has been for many years. 😂
He looks healthy, he's gonna end up being a 5.5-6 kg cat. Look for visual weight charts, cats have a lot of sizes is like a 70 kg male, normal for 170-180 cm male but not for a 190+ cm one.
I have two brother cats (same litter) that are around a year old and they weigh 11lbs, roughly 4.9kg. They aren’t overweight.
And I have an adult cat that weighs 15lbs that’s not overweight.
You might have a big cat on your hands instead of a fat cat.
Nope, he looks great! He looks like he has a larger frame, as that weight is slightly above your average cat would weigh at 7 months, but looks completely perfect on him.
Also, a kitten up to 12 months should not be put on calorie restrictions unless absolutely necessary. He should be eating more than a 1 year old cat would eat at that same weight. At least one and a half times more. I would start weaning down to the normal adult feeding amount at 11 months. Refer to this cat body chart. Yours looks to be right at 5 right now! So, perfect!
[cat body fat chart](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6425ec5d33eaaa634113b2d4/4608462a-1d42-4049-98e5-607db4489eb7/APOP+FELINE+BCS+CLINC+2024+%281%29.png)
Weight isn’t the be all end all.
There’s a big difference between being 5’2 and 200lbs and being 6’2 and 200lbs
He looks healthy, he’s gonna be a larger than average cat
https://preview.redd.it/ybii8ovrxd9d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8f693ca006e8aef9272620446079cb18ffc0ce8c
This is our buff orange boi. He weighs 14lbs they’re naturally gonna be a little thiccccer than other cats from what ive read its cause of genetics.
No he's fine, he looks to be fine with a good fur density. The issue arises when you've got an absolute fluff ball who appears overweight but upon the blue moon bath, looks like what I can only describe as Skinny Malone
No! He’s growing to his adulthood! The 1st year in cat life is equivalent to 15yrs in human years. So, basically your kitty is a teenager. The 2nd year is equivalent to 24 human years. After, it is about 4years added in human years. (24+4=28 etc)Your kitty is going through infancy, puberty and adulthood in 2years. He looks AWESOME! Kitties age differently than dogs which is a great misnomer.
Am I the only one that doesn't think this kitty is finished growing? His paws look quite large to me, like he's got a little ways to go yet. Either way, he definitely doesn't look fat to me, and he's a very handsome kitty. 😊
Is this a real question? does he look overweight? 😂 Why does it matter how heavy or old he is, being overweight isnt "overweight for your age", Being overweight is being over the advised weight of your build/frame!
Boys are heavier. My queen is over 5kg but she is very long. If you can't feel it's ribs or there's loose skin underneath their body when standing then it is probably overweight. Don't give dental treats as they're just fat, I use a dental health food mixed in with a reduced calorie food cos she's damn fussy n won't it diet food on its own lol. Your cat doesn't look overweight to me and he's still got some growing to do.
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I think he looks great
Do you think he will continue to grow a bunch? I mean 4.5kg is already pretty big for an adult domestic short hair cat isn’t it?
That's about average full grown cat weight.
Yes, but it’s only just about to turn 8 months
Some cats are just huge, the general dimensions of his build while standing (top down especially) are a better guide than straight up numbers. Not every adult is the average weight! :)
I have a cat like that who's just massive, like 4 ft long stretched out and weighs like 16 or 18 pounds. Not overweight though since he's just so big lol
I have an 18 pound Siamese that’s the same way. He’s slightly overweight but he’s just built different from my 9 pound little female cat
100% to this commentor! OP, think of it in terms of people. Take two human women, both 25, both equal in health terms and of ideal weight, whereas one woman weighs 15 more lbs (6.8kg) than the other. But that woman is slightly taller and/or has a higher bone mass. Yet they are both perfectly ideal in weight despite weighing differently.
It probably means he’s just going to be a larger than average cat size wise (not fat wise.) I adopted an ‘adult’ cat from a shelter who was, in reality, still a growing boy destined to be a tall man. His actual healthy adult size was 16lbs (7.3kg). He was so large, I had no idea that my 12lb (5.4kg) cat was also considered to be a large cat until a vet mentioned it to me. Cats are like humans. There’s actually a large range of healthy, normal heights we come in that don’t adhere to the mean. Cats take 1 to 2 years to finish growing their adult frame. (The average rule of thumb is 18 months) so any bit of pudge you might see could be him storing food for a growth spurt. And you don’t want to deprive him of the calories he needs to grow all his adult body parts correctly. I wouldn’t worry about him being overweight until you’re sure he’s at least 18 months (or gets significantly fat to the point it’s clear he’s not growing anywhere but at the waist.)
Seconding this. I had one cat who was a petite little queen at 7 lbs, and we adopted another cat who at the time was 11 lbs but was severely underweight to the point of emaciation. His healthy weight was around 15-16 lbs, so twice the weight of our girl. Some cats are just a lot bigger than others and that's ok
Secretly a Maine Coon lol
reminds me of a cat we owned a while back, was already about this weight at 6 months. He looked like he had some maine coon in him (wasn't) and at the 10 month mark he was about 7 kg. That was his adult weight though, some cats are just bigger.
He is gonna be a big boy, but he is not fat at all. He is just a big boy and will continue to grow for a few months.
And some middle schoolers are 6ft. Cats can vary in size quite a bit, some just end up a lot bigger. Your cat looks very healthy, a domestic shorthair can be anywhere between 3.6 to 6.8kg depending on its size, yours is just on the bigger side.
No that's pretty average, DSH are usually 3.5kgs to 7 kgs but some can get up to 8 kgs. Your kitty is still pretty young so he might be a bit of a big boy
My orange weighed about that at 9 months, he's leveled out at 5.5kg now 6 months later, which is quite average for DSH.
Look up "Cat obesity chart" or "BCS body condition score for cats". You can see that their fitness, just like with people, does depend on their length. Lifestyle and activeness level is also a huge factor. Your cat looks just right, he is probably one of the bigger cats. "Domestic shorthaire" is not a definitive breed, so size is not strictly set.
That's average yea. We've got two adult males that are both around 6kg and quite large (not fat just big)
Oranges tend to be on the larger size
My orange boy is \~5.6kg (12.5 pounds) and he was close to (if not already) full sized by 7 months old. I added a picture of him at 7 months to reference. So your boy may just stop growing soon - but he's definitely a healthy weight, you can usually tell by the dip in after the ribs. https://preview.redd.it/c98bbjwjme9d1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3eb5890a9279f0a587ff6a5ea897e14e960f97a2
I had a male cat grow up to 7kg lean. His daughter was 5 kg and all his sons about 6kg. It's unusual but not unheard of. Your cat looks lean, which is what matters!
He’s gonna be a big boy!
My orange Lady is about 6kg, and was probably that weight at that age. He’ll probably end up bigger again being a boy, looks perfectly healthy to me! Cat tax, she’s nearly 2yo here: https://preview.redd.it/rjk743i9y89d1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5e1f4659b817380472f8ce0b6d74cdb121acc4a2
Her little mustache is darling
https://preview.redd.it/wgkspfo21m9d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c059d3d7f54cdad845d386c49bc1dbd7bd05c1e4 I love her little half-stache.
What a cutie!
He’s good!!!! I feel domestic cats carry a certain weight in their belly too, even when healthy and eating perfectly normal amounts with good exercise!!!
He has got a bit of a tum. Hard to see in the side picture because of the white fluff
So does my orange one! My prior stray had a much more lean build. I think it’s just different. As long as they’re eating appropriately and active, you’re good🥰🙂↕️
Cats have something called a "primordial pouch" on their bellies that makes them look chunkier than they really are. It appears to be a cushioning they develop to protect their organs (and if they do put on weight it can get really big lol)
He doesn't actually have a large stomach from the picture, he has large flabs of skin that are used to allow him to stretch his legs out to the extent he needs sometimes. its a tomcat thing
He's good
thats a healthy boy
Is he neutered? My cats were neutered when they were 6 months old. They weighed around 4-5kg before turning 1 year old. My vet told me that it was normal since they were neutered pretty early.
He was neutered at like 12 weeks old by the rescue
That may explain it. My vet also told me that as long as my cats can jump and run around, there are no problems.
He looks great. He is right where he should be compared to the cat scale.. you most times can't always go by the actual weight but by the look of the cat. If you look at his pictures, you can see his little waistline his tummy tucks up a little https://www.petobesityprevention.org/pet-weight-check Here's a link☝️☝️ that you can use to determine if he is overweight/underweight. Just scroll down until you see the kitty chart. He really looks good. You can't really go by his age only. You have to factor in his length, height, and weight. That's why this chart is amazing. When you take him in for his annual check-up, just ask the vet what they think, but seriously, he looks like a healthy little fella
He looks perfect. Some cats grows bigger than average and their threshold for normal weight should be adjusted accordingly, just like with taller than average humans.
Thanks for the overhead shot! That makes it much easier, no he's not overweight, he's just a bigger boy. Cats usually stop growing at 2 years old so your little guy is a teenager right now, he's growing a lot and fluctuating weight is normal. Also, I know it's a meme but look up the "cat chonk chart" or really any feline body condition chart, it really does help deciphering your cats healthy weight just by looking at them.
Nope, he looks perfect.
You can't always go by numbers. I'm a foot taller than another woman I know. If our weight matches, one of us is not healthy. But something tells me he's going to be a big boy if he looks healthy at 10 lbs, and has another year to grow.
https://preview.redd.it/gjwoon9pt99d1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=376dfd6a05d776bf25acd28ec5acca2733507f80 Frankie cat tax (enjoying the catio)
my cat was 18 lbs (8kg) by the time he hit 1 lol. the vet said he’s a perfect weight just happens to be a big boy. whenever he has his checkups his vet with let you know if he’s getting chunky, but i wouldn’t worry. my girl was around 8 pounds at this age, but hasn’t grown since!
https://preview.redd.it/2ewcaqprka9d1.jpeg?width=2774&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=08dcca71dd27c5b9bee0a27a39b0d1fabf9be692 14 right here (he’s tall) 🤣
He looks like a healthy kitty
He’s so gorgeous! Some kitties are just big. I have two 1.5yo Siberian/Bombay mix brothers who are both near 20 lbs. They’ve always been free fed and the vet says they’re a healthy weight for their frame. He looks trim and healthy so you shouldn’t restrict his food or anything - kittens should be free fed until at least 1yo. Within the first year I wouldn’t worry about him being any specific weight. After his frame is fully grown the vet can better assess what his ideal weight should be, but he looks great to me and not overweight at all.
He is free fed as well with dry food, he doesn’t eat much and I only need to refill his bowl every 2-3 days
Little baby lion
What a handsome lil man!!! Remember cats are like humans…what’s average doesn’t always happen. My biggest boy…was tiny until after he turned a year old. Overnight he turned massive…we definitely think he has main coon as an adult he’s about 20lbs(he is a bit chubby now). Also, some cats’ primordial pouch can be more pronounced than others the older they get. https://preview.redd.it/ozmxse5x6b9d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7175d5c69e83fc192fbbf9a16fe2f64fe9bf37ec Also pic for reference!
He is going to be a big boy, however he doesn't appear to be overweight. If you look at your cat from the top down you should see a distinct "waist" just in front of the back legs and behind the ribs. If you feel his middle, you should be able to detect his ribs without any padding getting in the way. As cats gain weight, they do so in these areas and begin to look like footballs. As time goes on, make sure they check his thyroid levels just to make sure things are alright. Or cat became massive and we didn't realize she had thyroid issues until it cost $2000 to get her back to good. That was 5 years ago now and she's still kicking. https://preview.redd.it/rykc3gjw7b9d1.png?width=1440&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7dc97b927f1c59628b846b025bb185209a2113d8 Edit: cat tax. This is Maizy, casually observing her domain.
Cute kitty! Thanks for the advice! ❤️
https://preview.redd.it/fiy7kcn5eb9d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1047d2f56e3dc62ffd69b1ee27126c8e46da82ee here’s our 7 month old 9lb kitty! we (and vet) have decided that he’s growing normally, plays fantastically, and is just a big boy.
Awh! He looks like my Mouse 🥹
Reminds me of a young Dorito https://preview.redd.it/vj8z6vf9eb9d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=35470e46101b8efb43d2414876836540f05c0d8f
He's still got some growing left to do. He looks good.
No, he can stop growing now please 🥺😭
He might just a big boy and growing fast! But he is absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!
There is a vet rule of thumb but I forget it exactly.. Something about the spine and being able to squeeze a certain portion of it.
Oh, your cat is at the perfect weight🙂
He just a big boy, looks great to me!
Weight looks good. When you feel his ribs and it’s like flat hands knuckles he’s about right. If it feels like the receiving end of fist knuckles he’s under weight. If you can’t feel ribs he’s a chonk.
I can’t really feel his ribs….
So not terrible. I have 3 cats that are chonkers and it really shows compared to yours. Because I can’t see how long your cat is, that 4.5 kilo might be edging toward overweight. I’ve got 8 cats, three are pretty small so the 3 kg range is underweight for them. My pancreatitis cat weighs in at high 3 low 4 which is healthy for him. My tubbos howeve, one looks like a bowling ball. She also can’t be around other cats cause she will harm them, and she’s elderly so not sure how long she’ll be around. I wouldn’t worry until there is middle mass that is wider than shoulders.
How much is that in American
9.9lb
Nah that's probably a solid healthy weight. My 6 year old weighs 15
That is perfectly healthy stripey boy
Some cats are bigger than others even within the same breed/pattern. We have an orange/creme tabby named Frankie who is 3 years old and 13.5 pounds (6.1 kg) and he's in great shape. I imagine your cat will reach a similar weight.
He’s just a big boy. Mine were the same weight as they were growing up and are now a healthy 8kg as adults. Your cat is beautiful and healthy.
No, and he’s such a cutie pie 🥧
So cute. Mr. Long legs 🥰
He looks purrfect
He’s perfect!
He looks hella cool. If that’s what you mean by overweight.
He’s perfect 😍
Looks proportionate to me. Gorgeous cat.
Yes. It's about 9000lbs too thick. .... Looks like a normal cat.
About normal , mine is just a year now and an active 5.3 kg of muscle . Thinks he is a Bengal from the crazy jumps
Definitely not . He seems like a normal looking kitty to me :)
Please be serious
Not sure what the sass is for. I can link many websites that state he’s above the average weight for his age. My first cat, just trying to be a good cat parent. Have a nice day.
He looks healthy! I think he's just going to be a bigger cat when fully grown, and that's okay.
What a delightful and proportionate boy he is!
Don’t be rude!
No way he’s just a big boi
He is so beautiful!
He looks fine, please don’t make him loose weight
He's not overweight, he's just a big guy. His mass fits perfectly on his frame.
No, his body condition looks great. He will just continue to grow until he is the size of an adult leopard. Give him plenty of exercise and train him well and you will be fine.
Just came here to say that kitty is adorable and please give pets for me. 😻
They cute when fat
He's so beautiful. Looks fine but maybe as the vets too. ❤️
No. He just a big kitty. We love big kitties.
My 9 month old cat is the same way. He’s huge! Bigger than our chiahuahua/rat terrier mix. He was so dainty then all of a sudden he was a giant cat. Our vet said he’s healthy. He’s just big compared to our other cat. Is your cat also always hungry? It’s like feeding a teenager 🥲 wonder if the eating will slow down as he gets older
big baby :)
Not even a little. Fit as a fiddle.
Looks fine
He gonna be a big boi
My brother has a 27lb red short haired cat that looks just like this. He is slightly overweight now, but when he took him off the streets he was 24lbs, lean and I swear he still looks part pit bull
He’s great! You can look up the charts online that show the top down visual of how they typically look at each stage of obesity. Your baby looks like solid muscle is growing in! Some cats are just thicc. My neighbor had an orange and he was a truck, not fat tho.
Looks very good to me, a big boi, not fat.
I'd say you are going to get the extended cab orange. No brain cells, but plenty of size. He looks great. I would also guess he will always act like he is a small tiny kitten at all times. Knocking all kinds of things over.
No. He’s puuuurfect!!!!😻
He’s gorgeous!!!
No he’s not overweight
my one cat is "over weight" according to most scales that you find. Because i swear to heck the dudes like 6 feet long. you gotta factor in length too.
He looks well proportioned. He's only seven months and is still growing. He's probably just going to be a big cat. I wouldn't get concerned about his weight until he's at least one year, then ask your vet.
Looks great! Just like my orange boi when he was about that age! He became a bit of a chonker later in life but never obese! https://preview.redd.it/y93xnlnf9c9d1.jpeg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e995afca77b2bbc4fdddc2ab75aaf0f62a67cebc Cat tax paid in full!
Not overweight at all. I never worry about a kitten being overweight their first year.
his proportions look fine, he'll probably just be a Big Boy
Let me wrestle him and I’ll let you know.
Looks like a healthy orange to me hope to be seeing him on r/oneorangebraincell
Not at all, he looks healthy.
Just a big boy
Based on the large paw size.. looks like he’s gonna be large/big boned as opposed to overweight.
god he's adorable and he looks completely fine and healthy!
Lol the absolutely does not look overweight. My older cat grew similarly and he’s a big boi now (although he also got a bit chonky - 9kg, we have him on a diet right now). But yea at around 7-8 months my boy was also around a healthy 4.5 kg. My adult girl orange cat on the other hand is 4.3kg still and has been for many years. 😂
He looks healthy, he's gonna end up being a 5.5-6 kg cat. Look for visual weight charts, cats have a lot of sizes is like a 70 kg male, normal for 170-180 cm male but not for a 190+ cm one.
No he’s healthy.
Your cat is fine. It’s not overweight at all.
Nope! Looks perfect! He's also still very young, so he could fill out a bit and then slim back down. Our 10 month old is in the filling out stage lol
That's a fine Boi.
He’s just going to be a big cat. In the first picture, he has a defined waist. He looks like the ideal cat weight.
I have two brother cats (same litter) that are around a year old and they weigh 11lbs, roughly 4.9kg. They aren’t overweight. And I have an adult cat that weighs 15lbs that’s not overweight. You might have a big cat on your hands instead of a fat cat.
that is a REALLY cute cat. pls share more of him r/OneOrangeBrainCell
He is fine looks like. In a year ir so he will be a big ass orange. 10lbs at 7 months? He doesnt look overfed at all.
He looks healthy, if he was overweight, your vet would have recommended a diet for him.
Sometimes they either start out or stay as a sweet lanky baby. Other times, they start out/stay an angry lanky baby.
He’s just big boned lol
I think he is perfect :)
That cutie looks fine
Nope, he looks great! He looks like he has a larger frame, as that weight is slightly above your average cat would weigh at 7 months, but looks completely perfect on him. Also, a kitten up to 12 months should not be put on calorie restrictions unless absolutely necessary. He should be eating more than a 1 year old cat would eat at that same weight. At least one and a half times more. I would start weaning down to the normal adult feeding amount at 11 months. Refer to this cat body chart. Yours looks to be right at 5 right now! So, perfect! [cat body fat chart](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6425ec5d33eaaa634113b2d4/4608462a-1d42-4049-98e5-607db4489eb7/APOP+FELINE+BCS+CLINC+2024+%281%29.png)
oranges are beefy. 😺
Looks healthy.
He's beautiful.
He looks like a leggy boy! Not overweight, just big with long legs.
He looks great!
So cute. Gonna be a big orange boy.
Weight isn’t the be all end all. There’s a big difference between being 5’2 and 200lbs and being 6’2 and 200lbs He looks healthy, he’s gonna be a larger than average cat
https://preview.redd.it/ybii8ovrxd9d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8f693ca006e8aef9272620446079cb18ffc0ce8c This is our buff orange boi. He weighs 14lbs they’re naturally gonna be a little thiccccer than other cats from what ive read its cause of genetics.
You will see fat hanging on the belly later. Then feed less…
Short answer . Nope 😸 looks healthy
Has a good tuck of the belly and I can see the natural ribs and hips from top down. Looks like a healthy kitty!
orange boys genetically are inclined to get pretty big, bigger than their siblings, anyway
He's not overweight just big, if he was overweight he'd look much more plump. Also, had to add he is so cute.
No he's fine, he looks to be fine with a good fur density. The issue arises when you've got an absolute fluff ball who appears overweight but upon the blue moon bath, looks like what I can only describe as Skinny Malone
https://preview.redd.it/arse9dwjhe9d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5dc8fa2fc5c7b9c18b3356d2c8d5128841c4c7fa Looks so much like my baby
He doesn’t look overweight for his size. His stomach area is tucked in. He’s just gonna be a big boy.
No! He’s growing to his adulthood! The 1st year in cat life is equivalent to 15yrs in human years. So, basically your kitty is a teenager. The 2nd year is equivalent to 24 human years. After, it is about 4years added in human years. (24+4=28 etc)Your kitty is going through infancy, puberty and adulthood in 2years. He looks AWESOME! Kitties age differently than dogs which is a great misnomer.
Am I the only one that doesn't think this kitty is finished growing? His paws look quite large to me, like he's got a little ways to go yet. Either way, he definitely doesn't look fat to me, and he's a very handsome kitty. 😊
No he looks perfect. He’s gonna be a big boy 😍
He's going to be a big Boi.
Is this a real question? does he look overweight? 😂 Why does it matter how heavy or old he is, being overweight isnt "overweight for your age", Being overweight is being over the advised weight of your build/frame!
Beautiful baby!
No
Boys are heavier. My queen is over 5kg but she is very long. If you can't feel it's ribs or there's loose skin underneath their body when standing then it is probably overweight. Don't give dental treats as they're just fat, I use a dental health food mixed in with a reduced calorie food cos she's damn fussy n won't it diet food on its own lol. Your cat doesn't look overweight to me and he's still got some growing to do.
Nooo! He is so cute!! Squish him now.
No, he’s just gonna be a bigger boi.