I'm just curious. I recently weighed Marshall and Wylie. Marshall weighs 16 pounds, Wylie 6. I haven't done Sweet Pea yet, but figure she's 2.
2007-05-04 06:25:03 · 12 answers · asked by Kristen H 6 in Pets ➔ Cats
Thanks. But I don't know what breed are my cats are? It's hard to tell.
2007-05-04 06:43:22 · update #1
it varies immensly depending on what breed.
a Ragdoll can be 25 pounds, while a smaller short haired breed will be around 7-8 pounds, persians around 10-11.
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2007-05-04 06:33:05 · answer #1 · answered by raspberryswirrrl 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
If her ribs feel like sticks then she's too thin and needs to put weight on, the ribs should be feelable but not poking up or so rasied that you can feel each bone. She should also have padding on her shoulder blades (no sharp bone feel there either) and on the top of her hips. Some strays are underweight by a pound or two (or four). With good food, they'll equalize out to what they need to be. The 'average' weight varies per cat. Small ones obviously weigh less than the big boned ones.
2016-05-20 05:24:12 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well lets just say that my two cats combined way less then wylie, But my cats are an unsual breed and are about the size of a 6 month old cat, as long as they are healthy, thats all that matters....
2007-05-11 17:29:48 · answer #3 · answered by Melinda D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends upon the type of cat, bone structure, breed. I have a female mixed tabby cat, a mutt, who is about 10 or 11 pounds and she's just a little round, but not fat. I have an orange tabby who is about 16 pounds, but he's very tall and long, not so much fat, as just big. I have a purebred bengal cat who is about 12 pounds, but he's long, thin and sleek. I had another mutt cat who was about 11 pounds, but she was just a tad round, not quite fat. If my female mixed tabby was 16 pounds, she'd be FAT and would need to loose weight because her bone structure is medium to small. If my 16 pound cat weighed about 18 pounds, I'd start to worry, cuz then he'd probably be on the fat side. If my bengal wieghed 16 pounds, he'd be really fat because of his breed, and body structure. Even though he's at the low end of his weight, he's supposed to be really sleek and agile due to the asian leopard blood. he could probably use another pound. You can get a chart from your vet to see if they are over or underweight.
2007-05-10 12:59:05 · answer #4 · answered by The Cat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The ideal weight for a cat can vary widely, depending on the cat's size - I've seen petite cats who were healthy at 6 pounds, and huge Maine Coons who were healthy at 24 pounds.
A better way to tell if a cat is a healthy weight is to compare it to a body condition chart: http://www.cvm.tamu.edu/clinicalnutrition/bcscat.shtml
You don't need to know a cat's breed to tell if it's overweight - just compare its body shape to the body condition chart.
My healthy-weight domestic shorthair (aka shorthaired alley cats) cats range in weight and size - 6 1/2 pounds (female), 10 pounds (female), and 12 pounds (male-he used to weigh 16 1/2 before I changed his diet over to good canned food - if you're looking for good diet info see http://www.catinfo.org ).
Hope this helps!
2007-05-04 06:39:38 · answer #5 · answered by Bess2002 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that depends on the cat. the breed, the general size, age etc. i have a mommy cat here that is is about 9 lbs. i also have one of her kittens that is 19 lbs. hes huge. tall, very long, hers a big boy but not fat. youre vey should be able to give u an answer when u take ur kitty in for a visit. cats are like ppl. were all different sizes and body structures so what is right for one isnt necessarily right for another.
2007-05-04 06:31:42 · answer #6 · answered by CYNDIE S 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the breed and the individual cat, but a rough guide is 7.7-8.8lb. Unless your cat is a big Maine Coon, I would suggest she is very obese!
Have at look at this diagram - cat overweight is usually based on body condition scoring rather than weight. See which diagram your cat looks more like:
http://www.hillspetslimmer.co.uk/overweight/diagnosis_bodycondition.html
If she is overweight, I do advise seeing your vet for advice, being overweight dramatically shortens life expectancy and often results in an unhappy or spiteful cat. Feel free to email me for more advice, I do clinics for overweight cats and dogs! Cut out on extra food and just stick to cat food - but if she already doesn't eat much, do not cut down on her usual amount, get a diet food.
Chalice
2007-05-04 06:37:57 · answer #7 · answered by Chalice 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just read that 3 extra pounds on a cat is like 40 extra pounds on a human! CatChannel.com has nutrition and weight control animals.
2007-05-11 11:52:22 · answer #8 · answered by PetLover 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the breed of the cat...... a MaineCoon or Bengal will weigh more than a Rex.....
2007-05-04 06:47:29 · answer #9 · answered by lil_sister58 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Typically around 8lbs for a healthy, lean cat.
2007-05-11 22:58:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋