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How can I tell if my 9-month-old cat is at a healthy weight?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | neutered | 7 months and 20 days old | 9.4 lbs

Hello. How much should my 9 month old cat weigh?

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Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

Veterinarian

Published on January 20th, 2020

There is not an exact guide line for cats past 6 months of age because their body frames are different. Use this chart to help to know if Dexter is a good weight or not: https://www.petcoach.co/article/how-do-i-determine-if-my-cat-is-overweight/ I hope this helps.

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