Partner thinks baby is fat, body shaming?!?

8 months ago by Isolde to c/cat

He is just muscular! Right?

More pictures upon request.

MentalEdge 30 points 8 months ago

AFAIK, a cat should seem a little skinny by human logic. A vet can tell you more about how to tell, like how you're supposed to be able to clearly feel the ribs.

If your boy is visibly round, that's not muscle. A healthy cat is a straight line, or even slightly hourglass shaped.

To be sure, ask a vet. Cats are individuals, so it can vary.

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halloween_spookster 20 points 8 months ago

Weigh him and consult with a veterinarian. Don't rely on random Internet strangers to determine healthy weight range for your cats.

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FuglyDuck 14 points 8 months ago

looks fluffy to me. what's the vet say? go with that.

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Truscape 10 points 8 months ago

Is there a loaf photo?

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Isolde 14 points 8 months ago

here is another angle

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MentalEdge 22 points 8 months ago

That definitely looks fat.

Normally, the middle should be the thinnest part of the body, with the soulders and hips being the widest. A healthy cat can squeeze through any gap their head can fit through, but your boy looks like that abdomen would stop him.

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Zorque 1 point 8 months ago

I have a chubby boy (we're working on it, I swear), he can still squeeze through tight spaces if he wants to. He just typically doesn't want to.

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very_well_lost 10 points 8 months ago

That cat is definitely overweight

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Stamau123 5 points 8 months ago

Fatty!

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Ellvix 5 points 8 months ago

Looks like a 40 or so on the chart?

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setsneedtofeed 9 points 8 months ago

Fat babies need the most attention.

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Tollana1234567 4 points 8 months ago

pets dont feel body shame, its entirely human made concept.

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Best_Jeanist -2 points 8 months ago

There's no way humans are the only species that have gender dysphoria, that would be wild

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bacon_saber 3 points 8 months ago

hercules

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Today 3 points 8 months ago

He's just a big strong handsome chonky guy.

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Ferrous 1 point 8 months ago

Responsible and tasteful comments :)

What a handsome guy. This is what I'd call an esteemed gentleman.

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Ziglin 1 point 8 months ago

This is me kindly requesting more pictures!

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1984 1 point 8 months ago

Body shaming a cat... Now I have heard it all. Lol.

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chonglibloodsport 1 point 8 months ago

Not possible. Cats are incapable of feeling shame!

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