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Ken - 27 Feb 2008 15:36 GMT

How can you tell when your dieting cat has reached its normal weight? My
bathroom scale is not very accurate and I have no idea what she should
weigh anyway. Also, she was very overweight (17#) and has a lot of
leftover loose heavy skin making it difficult to judge her weight by her
outline.

TIA

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Rene S. - 27 Feb 2008 17:09 GMT

> How can you tell when your dieting cat has reached its normal weight? My
> bathroom scale is not very accurate and I have no idea what she should
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> TIA

Look at her from above (while she's standing). Her sides should go
*slightly* in (hourglass figure) and you should be able to feel her
ribs.

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cybercat - 27 Feb 2008 18:29 GMT

On Feb 27, 9:36 am, Ken <kenk6...@gmail.com> wrote:

> How can you tell when your dieting cat has reached its normal weight? My
> bathroom scale is not very accurate and I have no idea what she should
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>
> TIA

>Look at her from above (while she's standing). Her >sides should
>go*slightly* in (hourglass figure) and you >should be able to feel her
>ribs.

If you can feel the vertebrae in her back she is probably too thin. It's a
really good idea to take your girl to the vet, after a big weight loss. For
$40 you can stop worrying. They'll weigh her, examine her, and congratulate
you on your hard work!

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Rene S. - 27 Feb 2008 18:39 GMT

> If you can feel the vertebrae in her back she is probably too thin. It's a
> really good idea to take your girl to the vet, after a big weight loss. For
> $40 you can stop worrying. They'll weigh her, examine her, and congratulate
> you on your hard work!

Also a good idea. Can't hurt to take her in.

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cybercat - 27 Feb 2008 19:04 GMT

>> If you can feel the vertebrae in her back she is probably too thin. It's
>> a
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> Also a good idea. Can't hurt to take her in.

Vets love to see successful weight loss. I think they have lots of owners
with fat cats who think it is "cute" and don't realize how tough it is on
the cat.

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yngver - 03 Mar 2008 19:38 GMT

> How can you tell when your dieting cat has reached its normal weight? My
> bathroom scale is not very accurate and I have no idea what she should
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> TIA

We bought a baby scale and weigh the cats once a week. That way we can
keep track of who is losing and who is gaining.
-yngver

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