because you are either overfeeding your cat or it could be finding extra food some where else. It may need more room to exercise if your feeding her/him correctly so she/he may not be burning enough calories. If there is plenty of room and you are feeding him/her the appropriate amount your cat may be sick or depressed and not getting enough exercise or attention in some cases.
Yes, a cat or dog can die if they are overweight. An overweight dog or cat can develop health problems such as joint problems, diabetes and liver disease and heart disease.
put them on a diet and play with them more
There are no 'normal' cat sizes, but if you believe that your cat is overweight or underweight go to see your local vet.
Yes, unless it's a lion.
A Bombay cat should weigh about 12 pounds. If a Bombay cat is over 12 pounds then he or she overweight! If so try cutting down on cat food or fish
An overweight lion is often referred to as a "fat lion" or a "chunky lion."
Not very much considering she is WAY overweight and likes to bite people. Why do you even care?
Let me tell you this, if you cannot feel the Cat's ribs, then he/she's overweight. I think there isn't an average weight for cat, but female cat weight less than male cat. And I think healthy male cat weight between 9~13lbs, healthy female cat weight between 6~9lbs.
Because their head is the widest part of their body., however, this may not be so if a cat is extremely overweight.
Yes, overfeeding a cat regardless on the type of food can be harmful. Some cats that eat too much all in one go often vomit soon afterwards, or become overweight. Feeding a cat too much dry food or treats can also have this effect.
An average cat weighs between 9-11 pounds, however different breeds have different weights. A rough gauge is to check your cat's ribs. If you cannot feel your cat's ribs, he is probably overweight. Check with your vet to be sure.
One cause could be simply that she is overweight. I would recommend going to a veterinarian and having her checked to make sure.