Your cat might be too fat – here's how you can tell


By AGENCY

Even if a house cat is clearly overweight, owners will often disagree. — dpa

If you’ve been telling yourself your cat’s just got thick fur, it’s probably time to take a closer look. Research suggests many owners don’t notice when their pets get too fat, and others are in denial.

Research in several Western countries has pointed to around half of cats being overweight or obese. Not only that, but owners have an unrealistic impression of their pet’s physical condition, with many not noticing the animal is overweight.

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