While the average weight for a typical cat is around ten pounds (roughly 4.5kg), cats’ weights can vary based on sex, breed, lifestyle, age, and whether they’ve been spayed or neutered.
How do I get an obese or overweight cat down to a healthy cat weight?
Limit your treats and don’t give them any human food at all. Ensure that your cat is eating the right food for their stage of life. A senior cat diet or a neutered cat diet, if appropriate, will offer better calorie control. Ask your veterinarian or registered veterinary nurse about weight loss diets if your cat is obese. These offer all the necessary proteins, vitamins, and minerals while cutting calories. Always remember to introduce new foods gradually over the course of about a week when changing any diet.
What is the Ideal Cat Weight?
There isn’t really a one size fits all number when it comes to cats because weight is determined by breed and size. Some can be as light as 2. 5 kg or, in rare instances, as heavy as 10 kg or more. A cat’s weight will fluctuate throughout the day based on a variety of elements, including feeding schedules and breeding practices.
- Domestic cat – 3.5 to 4.5 kg
- Siamese – 2.2 to 4.5 kg
- Persian – 3 – 5.5 kg
- Maine Coon – 4.5 to 11 kg
*Remember that these are merely recommendations for “ideal weight ranges”; they are merely places to start. Your pet’s particular physical condition still needs to be evaluated by your veterinarian.
Rather than concentrating on achieving a specific number, it’s best to focus on their body condition assessment score. It looks at overall fat content versus muscle mass, which is more closely related to cats’ health and well being. The specific number will matter more in tracking their progress in cases where they are in a weight loss/gain program.
Cat body shape chart
A body score of 4-5 is considered ideal, as shown by this body condition score chart. You can feel your cat’s ribs, spine, and hip bones, and you can see their waist and abdominal tuck from above, which indicates that your cat is a healthy weight.
FAQ
What is healthy weight for a cat?
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Cat Breed
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Female Weight (pounds)
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Male Weight (pounds)
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Domestic
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8-10 lb
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8-10 lb
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Himalayan
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7-12 lb
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7-12 lb
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Maine Coon
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10-15 lb
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15-25 lb
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Persian
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7-12 lb
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7-12 lb
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Is 7kg overweight for a cat?
What weight should my cat be by age?
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Cat age
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Weight
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How much should an 11-month-old cat weigh?
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Around 10 pounds
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How much should a 1-year-old cat weigh?
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Around 10 pounds
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How much should a 2-year-old cat weigh?
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Around 10 pounds
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How much should a 3-year-old cat weigh?
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Around 10 pounds
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Is 5kg heavy for a cat?