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My cat weighs 16 pounds. Is he overweight? What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | 16 lbs

Is my cat alburt over weight he is 16 pounds?

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on August 27th, 2018

He is definitely overweight, you need to take him to the vet in order to start him on a prescription weight loss diet, he will need this diet for at least 4 months until he reaches a reasonable weight.

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