What Is A Healthy Weight For A 2 Year Old Cat?

my cat is going to be 2 next month and alot of people tell me how fat she is. this is my 1st cat and i dont want her to be unhealthy. i dont feed her more than it tells me on the bag but when she was a kitten we gave her alot of treats could this cause her to be fatter than other cats?

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All cats are different, in size and weight. Typically, if you can't feel their rib structure when you pet them, they are most likely overweight. In general, if you have a tabby, they are between 7 and 12 lbs. with the male being heavier and larger in size and stature.

Treats are fine, but they shouldn't be given all the time, but for what they are, treats, on occasion. Soft food isn't the healthiest thing for them either, as they need the crunchy hard food to help in keeping their teeth clean. Decay isn't always easy to see, and causes them pain.

Reduce the amount of food slowly that the cat eats everyday, and after a time weigh the cat to see if it's lost weight. Also, get it exercising, play with it several times a week, being active is necessary. Hope this helps.