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Deathpyre t1_jaczwsy wrote

Key Tip: If your dog is built like a barrel they are probably too fat, it's not just 'how your dog is'

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DankMemerCatGamer t1_jadvzvz wrote

Applies to cats too. Too many times I see an overweight cat and it’s “chonky.” No, it’s morbidly obese and needs to lose weight.

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Typingpool t1_jaerbel wrote

My cat really is just a husky boy! I feed my cats the same amount twice daily. No food is left out and I make sure they're only eating their own bowl. My female is completely normal weight but my boy is straight 16 pounds 😭

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Ok_Skill_1195 t1_jaeyfvf wrote

It's entirely possible you're over feeding the cat based off their metabolism and activity level. Overfeeding doesn't mean free for all necessarily, it means over their caloric needs

It's also possible you just have a big boned cat. You'd really need to ask their vet

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akpburrito t1_jaew60j wrote

for the most part, yes. i must add though that one of my dogs we found as a stray on city streets, emaciated and estimated around 1yo. even then, when he was every-bone-showing, bleeding, and calloused he was still a tube! sure, he’s put on a few pounds - but he’s truly just a tubular dog. and the biggest best snuggle buddy love bug ever.

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KKAPetring t1_jaev1yf wrote

For second I got scared since we always say one of my dogs has a barrel chest, but then I realize it’s not her whole body thank god haha

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