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ThaneOfCawdorrr

She is a very good girl, but honestly, she is way way too fat. It's really bad for a cat's health to be that fat, it will also affect her mobility. But she is at risk for fatty liver disease, diabetes, arthritis, and many other ailments. Please work with your vet to reduce her weight. It's VERY hard and will involve a lot of deeply affronted meowing, you can help by playing with her so she gets plenty of exercise, but you really do need to do that.


Life-Owl-2894

Not to mention hypothyroidism and diabetes


RentOutrageous2750

Regular vet check-ups and plenty of playtime can make a big difference


samgam74

Deeply affronted meowing is right. My girl meows at me for at least an hour every evening until dinner time. She’s lost 7 pounds in the last 9 months though.


ThaneOfCawdorrr

Wow, that's really impressive! Honestly it's like a human losing 70 pounds. Good job (both of you)!!!


samgam74

Yeah our vet was impressed too. She actually gotten a lot more active as she’s lost weight.


Zunderfeuer_88

That's no Cat! Thats a space station!


Cute-Big-7003

I laughed so hard at this


ToooBeeeFairrrrrrr

Christ, this poor kitty probably has fatty whiskers and claws, too.


Advanced_Click1776

She is. Put her on a diet. She will thank you for it when she can clean herself more easily. I did this for my cat. Her improved ability to jump and clean herself gave her a real pep in her step


only_here_for_manga

A healthy cat is a happy cat!


-Sisyphus-

💯


Livingston052822

How did you get your kitty to lose weight?


TheNightTerror1987

In my case, I switched from free feeding dry to scheduled feedings of canned food twice a day. All my cats lost weight but Tye went from a whopping 23 pounds to 7. (She had a *tiny* frame.) A friend of mine once said Tye looked like a rugby ball with a pipe cleaner glued to one end, and when the same friend fell asleep with Tye in her lap, her legs fell asleep and she couldn't get up.


themfdancingqueen

What kind of canned food?


TheNightTerror1987

Performatrin Ultra, it's a grain free food. It doesn't have to be that of course -- Tye maintained her weight loss while eating canned food, freeze dried raw, and homemade cat food. It was just a matter of controlling her portions so she couldn't pig out!


shrug_addict

I know I shouldn't laugh, but what a chonker! Props to getting them down to a healthy weight! Can't be easy when you want to spoil em!


TheNightTerror1987

She was truly an impressively fat cat!! The joke of the whole thing was that I didn't even plan for anyone to lose weight, I just wanted the whole family eating canned food because it'd be better for them. Then poof, there went 2/3rds of Tye's body weight . . .


[deleted]

You feed them less. Cats need way less food than we think. Exercise does nothing. If someone says "I tried feeding my cat less and they didn't lose weight" they are likely lying to themselves. They either barely reduced the food or not at all. Or hell, maybe their kitty lost a little weight and it was just gradual so they didn't notice. Food is how kitties lose weight. I've seen lots of people argue too "my kitty is lazy and won't play with toys... therefore they can't lose weight" ehhh wrong! It's all in the food. Cats aren't magic. Eat less food and they weigh less. Huzzah.


Livingston052822

I have my cat on a special food and we’ve been on a weight loss journey since February. My ears hate it lol. I was just more so seeking advice from other fat cat owners. My other 2 boys however, do not need a diet at all. It’s super tricky in my house.


surprisedkitty1

For me, I was never over feeding my two, but my dog is not a big eater so they would end up eating part of his food too, which is pretty calorific for a cat. I started standing nearby while he ate to chase the bolder cat off and also started making sure I put his bowl away immediately when he decided he was finished so they couldn’t get his leftovers. They are now back to a normal weight and looking very svelte!


ccl-now

Avoid dry food, it is usually too high in carbs, cats are obligate carnivores and do not need that. Don't overfeed. Get treats that are 100% air dried or freeze dried meat and us them to play "fetch". Obviously your cat will eat them, not fetch them back, but it's the running that's important! Throw them into high up or inaccessible places (safely, obviously) to get your cat running, hunting, climbing and jumping. And play with your cat. Feather lure toys are brilliant, avoid things like laser pointers which cats may find frustrating as there is nothing to catch. It's a slow process but well worth it.


jld2k6

It's pretty simple, give them less food!


Livingston052822

I was just asking because I didn’t know if there were any tricks or ways to make it easier on the begging for food, or alternative ways on feeding (or special foods). Yes. Simple .Less food…… 😞


MULTFOREST

My cat lost too much weight when the cat food company changed the formula on her wet food to reduce the calories, and I hadn't noticed. The vet gave me the following information: How many calories your cat needs depends on whether it is an indoor or outdoor cat - 20 calories per pound for indoor, 35 for outdoor. This is probably simplified, but my vet recommended I feed my indoor cat 200 calories per day. Now, as to how to stop the begging... get a Cat Mate two compartment auto feeder with freezer pack insert, and get a backup freezer pack for it. This way, you can swap the pack out every day. As soon as you get home in the evening, give your cat 1/3rd of their food. Split the other 2/3rds into the auto feeder, and set the timers for 8 hours and 16 hours out. Put it in the same area your cat normally eats. After a couple of days, your cat will get used to the idea that most of their meals come from the box, not from you. And unless you work from home, you won't be available to beg for that last meal of the day.


Livingston052822

Thank you!!! I am going to mention this to my husband. I love getting new things cat related! Have you heard about the collar code feeder??? They set up the cat’s microchip to program it to these feeders! So, if Bandit tries to get into Winston’s bowl.. he can’t. He can only get into his. I’m willing to try anything at this point. But the collar feeders are EXPENSIVE. I would have to buy them spaced out. Everyone that encounters him… immediately they say “oh how cute is this fatty??” Yes, I know my cat is a tank, but it hurts my feelings too! Your advice seems way more cheaper..I am going to look into this first. Thank you for being kind!! Really appreciate it! XO


MULTFOREST

Just tell them, "he's not fat. He's full of love." Set realistic goals. He's probably never going to be a 10 lb cat. He's probably got extra muscle and skin to support his weight, so even if he doesn't lose all the excess weight, he'll have an easier time moving through the world. Double check with his vet what a healthy calorie intake should be, in case he has a larger frame than normal. It would suck if you accidentally over corrected and fed him too little


Livingston052822

Thank you for the smiles!! 😁I was just thinking what you mentioned about over correcting. 😉


sahali735

Not just fat, VERY fat. :(


Distinct_Song_7354

Do sad :(


noarmstan

large girl indeed


JesseAster

Luna is adorable, but also your wife is correct 😅


hypoxiate

r/dechonkers


JonahplayzYT

Another day, another cat sub


hypoxiate

Yep. Gotta collect them all.


duh_nom_yar

Poor fat kitties


madredr1

I think if you bust out the chart she’s heckin chonker https://preview.redd.it/jx4tl5sebm9d1.jpeg?width=2160&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9207695315e184e03f93d33a37e7d437dca19f86


rokketpaws

I thought this was a Burger King menu 🤣 I'm high af


electric_red

They do kinda look like chicken nuggets, huh? Definitely chicken nugget orange.


ReasonablePraline623

I mean, even though there's a lot of fluff involved and that's a super cute kitty, I wouldn't discard completely what the wife said


Blonde_Vampire_1984

It’s a short hair cat from what I can tell.


Rhbgrb

Your wife is right


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letitgrowonme

OP didn't say she was wrong.


Zakblank

Her name is Luna because she has a gravitational pull.


dorkydrummer

Rotund


Deepdive_lowtide

🎶 fat guy in a little coat 🎶


KittenLina

Nah she definitely needs a diet don't do her dirty like this.


Moomoolette

She looks like an eclair


Specialist-Dig-7406

https://preview.redd.it/zrxur98drl9d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8c1e396e6feb2b04e3c137cbf49bdf3b2ac459df


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madredr1

And having a diabetic cat is not fun. I had a Maine coon and he wasn’t fat but got the beetus in his old age. Insulin was expensive and it was a very hard few couple years before renal failure took him :-(


Stellar-light7

She’s adorable and such a sweet cat, but your wife is right and Luna needs to go on a kitty cat diet. I suggest getting a veterinarian’s recommendation on how to properly have her on a diet.


Substantial-Tone-576

It’s just a bad angle.


repsol93

I believe the correct term is obese


be_sugary

She’s just big boned…… ❤️🥰🥰🥰


Ancient-Throat-9369

She is


getrolled10

Is that only one cat?


DeezNutzzzGotEm

Morbidly obese.


-Sisyphus-

She is. Unhealthily so.


OrdinaryFallenAngel

DAAAAMN BOY SHE THICC!!


Matty-ice23231

Very. We just put our cat on a diet, you should do the same.


Even-Cut-1199

She is absolutely adorable, but she needs to be on a diet. Believe me, you don’t want this girl getting Diabetes. Ask your vet about satiety food. I put my boy on Royal Canin canned satiety and he slimmed down in about four months.


sadlittleroom

she is obese


ameeramyramir

*OBESE


bruhmanegosh

wayyyy too fat jesus that poor cat


duh_nom_yar

One pound overweight for a cat is equivalent to 15 pounds on a human.


Loreo1964

Which one of the three is your cat?


[deleted]

Jesus christ dude stop feeding that thing so much, poor cat.


Moist-Nectarine-6360

She's gorgeous but please try and get some weight off her. I lost my beautiful cat Jasper to diabetes 2 years ago due to his weight 😢


MinkieTheCat

Your wife is correct.


Yorkshirelad59

She is!


Serafina_Goddess

Yep


amalgam_reynolds

Your cat is morbidly obese


rokketpaws

Poor kitty. That is not her best life 😥


Jkerb_was_taken

Her jacket still buttons though!


Constant-Curve-7610

Yes it is


Fit-Sport5568

Your cats fat bro. Lil fatty


BaxterM9870

She be right


Fuck_me_up_daddy

Ummmm…


Competitive_Yak_6704

She is


koodallas

Luna is fat.


Canukeepitup

Wife is correct.


StrawberryLassi

that cat fat AF


Khamomile-Kitty

Hm. Yeah, she’s chunky. Might be good to talk w your vet abt it, see what they say. I thought my cat was straight up obese, turns out she’s just a really big cat and is normal for her to weigh 13 pounds 😅 (she also has a VERY big primordial pouch, made worse by an umbilical hernia she had as a kitten that went undiagnosed until I adopted her, so THAT flap of skin didn’t help.) Of your vet says she is, she’ll probably talk to you abt starting a diet, make sure you ask abt all the options, bc there’s quite a few methods of dieting for cats. (And sometimes, just sometimes, the cats are so food aggressive that other than stopping free-feeding and limiting meals to twice a day, likely a half cup each time for a big cat, as well as exercise three times a day for 30 minutes, there’s not much else you can do. Care for your cat as much as possible, but don’t send yourself to the hospital with sepsis for a cat bite or scratch.)


WarmConversation2913

r/chonkers


Parabolic_Penguin

Super chonk


Imaginary_Place_s

She thick


poptart1968

I'm sorry to say but yes. Your cat is a wee fatty.


South_Honey2705

She is a chonker yes.


CreamIsaGoodBand

Jesus H. Christ


eipg2001

Well…


Primary_Two6555

AWWW FAT KITTY!! ITS OKAY! JUST GET HER ON A WEIGHT LOSS DIET :)


SneakySwoosh

We have 7 cats and only one of them is fat, I don’t know how to slim him down because they all free feed!


Wazuu

https://preview.redd.it/ghz5cmr87p9d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=edbcb5f3a6968d9143cd27e5fee89b26eef45f72 Dewey says hi from the same position. He does this ALL of the time


CaptainMajestic515

y’all need to leabe luna alone☹️


charcarod0n

It’s just the angle of the photo. Could be the lens or focal length or aperture settings too.


AlaskanBiologist

She's pleasantly plump!


Inkysquid24

She's beautiful. Beautiful and fat😂. Switch her to a low calorie diet and try to get her some exercise. Especially since cats almost always end up with arthritis, we gotta at least try to delay it. I'm sure she's a happy kitty, but a healthy kitty is a an even happier kitty.


Marvellous_Wonder

Luna definitely needs to go on a bit of a diet. It is hard on her body and puts her at risk for many different complications as she ages.


According_Plant_1065

Your wife is correct sir


Easy-Concentrate2636

Round like the full moon.


Typical_Ad_210

She’s morbidly obese. You are significantly shortening her lifespan and worsening her quality of life by allowing her to be like this. The strain on her joints will be causing her pain. She will be at greater risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, some cancers. She will struggle to run, play, jump - basically all her cat hobbies. Please help her to lose weight and get her health back, it’s not too late. Check out r/dechonkers for help and advice


Bennjoon

That is a chonky girl it’s diet biccies time 🥲


lettucepatchbb

Your wife is right. Such a cutie, but may need some dechonking ❤️


notlikeolivegarden

She is very chonkers, unhealthily so. She needs to lose some weight


MrLanderman

I know five fat kitties...Luna is three of them.


BriefPhone

Luna don’t listen to the haters but girl on the DL you’re a bit chonky.


luciferskitty

She’s a fatolina!


Neither-Spell-810

She’s definitely well fed


Steelcod114

Did she pronounce it with a "Ph"?


PatricksWumboRock

Bruh.


BJW_8

Luna is indeed a chonker


stinky-weaselteats

Chonker


morris0000007

Bit of a fattie boomba, really


darxide23

You can't convince me that isn't two cats in a tuxedo.


Few-Sheepherder341

CaseOh ahh cat


VegetableArea

maybe feed her better quality cat food rich in protein? or barf diet. Cheap cat food has too much sugar


Fragranceofstanley

Chonk


Idk_Just_Kat

Very much so, you need to work alongside a vet to bring their weight way down


Gazzle71

Nah, just extra fluffy


Life-Owl-2894

Not fat she's festively plump


LeviR34

Your wife is correct


ReasonablePraline623

OP, if you are worried you should take the kitty to the vet and they can give you some advice. That would be the best thing to do


Wide_Glass1088

I love the chonkers ❤️


RentOutrageous2750

Luna looks absolutely adorable!


Arlennx

Cat? I thought it was a picture of space.


Camille_Toh

A lot of the cats I see in shelters--that have been given up--are obese. They struggle to get adoption attention. It's not cute or funny. Often it's due to poor diet and no exercise. If cats are indoor-only, you MUST make a concerted effort every day to engage in active playtime. Diet-wise, cut out the dry food altogether. Feed her twice per day, 1/2 a pouch of high-quality wet food. Healthier treats a couple of times per day is OK. Be sure she is drinking enough water.


MrPrul

Your wife is fa…What the heck, is that your cat? Yeah, the cat is fat.


GoldenfeetofSkyclan

I mean…..


Lopsided-Silver-1018

Uhhh, sorry bro, but this time,... The wife is right! 😸😁


CocoZane

Your wife is correct. 😂


tarquinb

https://preview.redd.it/4jthfnqtnp9d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ec35e382b2c3c74bd02b596f7e92eefc5f1606bb 😂😂😂


janeygigi

My last cat looked like a tortie cushion. When we got her, she couldn't roll over. We changed her diet and got her moving. We spent a lot of time spraying rolled up bits of paper with catnip and then throwing them for her. Catnip toys didn't work. Had to be paper.


bwvdub

Nice try! I know that’s just 3 cats in a black and white trench coat.


IAmBadAtInternet

You have far too much cat. You need at least 20% less cat.


LastAd6559

Animal abuse and neglect should be taken more serious.


meg1509

You're killing your cat cats that big our in danger of all kinds of health problems. I know from experience we miss our girl every day


MyAltFun

She's about the size of her namesake. Can't speak much myself, we adopted a girl who after her spaying gained a bunch of weight. Her names Jupiter, and I fat shame her all the time.


MechanoManic

She's BIG BONED!


Rhohu

you should call her tuna now


Atticus_Spiderjump

Rude.


Blackletterdragon

So, your wife says your girlfriend is fat? Hmm, she may have a point there, but it would be nice to feel around her ribs to get an idea of her real girth. Surely the vet can tell you about some delicious cat food that is lower in kcals but higher in bulk, so that it feels filling. Sort of crack with roughage? Are you the only one who feeds Luna?


Weird_Albatross_9659

Yep.


Art__of__War

I know 5 fat cats, and your cat is 4 of them


riley_phoenixxx

She should run for Health Minister, she’s clearly qualified like the rest of them.


DoggoDaGreat123

Careful it may be mistaken for a Macys day parade balloon


FaeLock

Your cat is Fat with a capital F


ccl-now

Your wife is correct.


zenny517

Your wife is a wise woman and I'll bet Luna's vet agrees.


JohnRice57

Yes she is


01rosezella

Yes


[deleted]

Yes. Get her a appoint at the vet.


TildyGoblin

She’s perfect


ThePennedKitten

Being obese is bad on your joints. Can’t imagine how much that affects a cat who runs and jumps. Probably makes those activities painful.


_co_li_bri_

Poor cat


Expensive_Nothing168

i think theres another word for what this cat is lol


Pandaploots

She's correct.


CorneliusEnterprises

Speak to a professional before taking my opinion. I have a Maine coon cat and she was very over weight. I live off grid so she needed to get in shape for survival off grid with me. I moved her to my local feed store’s maintenance cat brand. Not a pet store, but a feed store. She not only lost weight, but gained as much muscle as she lost in weight lol!!! She is a killer of all things just about her size in the woods lol! She loves it! The other day she climbed a tree and I could hear her motor running as she surveyed her kingdom!


greatestknits

Divorce the fat shamer! Luna has all the love you need.


waaah_youre_offended

Little double stuffed Oreo ☺️


Trinity-nottiffany

She’s in shape. Round is a shape. If you want her to lose weight, put her on low carb food.


Pretend-Pension-2600

I think she looks purrfect


jonmsable13

That's one cat??


Enough-Attention-430

Your wife is a damned liar is what she is


coflow97

O lawd. Hide the Doritos


gothism

Full moon.


LunaTheLouche

Oh lawd she comin’!


lycanthrope90

That’s a very fat pussy you got there.


Pixburghman

i think your wife needs glasses?


blowmebubbles08

Take your baby to the vet and they will tell you if she is or not. She's cute though


FalkensMaze33

Your pillow resembles a cat....


Pistachio424

She’s fat


Ok-Flower-1078

Yes. Overweight. Get a diet plan for cat and stick to it. 🐾🐾❤️


3veryTh1ng15W0r5eN0w

Compact


BabserellaWT

My brother and his family own a tuxie named Luna as well!


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DreamtailFoxy

PULL UP THE CHONK SCALE!


GarglingScrotum

Yes indeed she is fat


Jamarkable

I don’t think my cat has a weight problem anymore after seeing this!


Sunshine31601

THATS WHAT MY BUNNY LOOKS LIKE LOL


Mrfleas

Tell your wife health at every size


99_kitten

When it's tough for the kitty to see over its own brisket, that is chonk.


[deleted]

Your cat will die early because of you


PotentialChance2824

No just looks like a full moon to me


Slave2desires

Gee, ya think so??? 😳


Fozzy2701

She is


Changedmyusernametoo

She’s not wrong 😂


Alex2679

She is.


pppdmz

r/curledfeetsies


King420fly

You definitely should not own an animal if that’s how you treat it.


Crazy_Cat_Man777

https://preview.redd.it/youawk2sfw9d1.jpeg?width=3072&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e13d3d9f88bef0ccade8eb61a7097f00a0741867


Crazy_Cat_Man777

Luna is a beautiful cat. No such thing as an ugly cat. But she sure is a big girl 🖤 so yeah she should lose a bit of weight for her joints.


Fit_Champion_6217

Your wife is correct


pjcooper53

Your wife is correct.


Maddercow23

She is a bit of a porker 😔 Strict diet is in order, she will be miffed but it is for her own good.


Toy_Bandit

RABBLE RABBLE LUNA IS PERFECT RABBLE RABBLE


LOVEROTTING

This cat is so fat it’s genuinely upsetting and not cute at all


Eiffel-Tower777

You want to put sweet Luna on a diet, your vet can help with that. If you love her, you'll want her to have good health for many years.