How to Tell If Your Cat Is Overweight and What to Do
My cat Miso didn’t look fat to me. She was just soft, cuddly, and always ready for a nap on my lap. Then the vet said, “She’s 14.2 lbs. She should be closer to 10.” I felt awful. And I know I’m not alone in that moment. About 61% of cats in the U.S. are classified as overweight or obese, according to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention’s 2022 survey. What surprised me is how many of us don’t see it until someone points it out. ...