I have a weight question I'm hoping someone will be able to help me out with.
Mango turned one year old a couple of weeks back. He was neutered at the age of 5 months, so didn't develop the masculine "sexual" features such as wider face, stockier body, etc. As a result (and probably genes, too), he's quite a lanky cat. He is very long and to me, skinny.
I know that dogs usually look awkward at about one year old, too, and slowly grow out of it. Do cats go through the same phase? My dog looked quite lanky and skinny as well when she was one. She did slowly grow out of that lanky look. I'm wondering if this is permanent for Mango or not.
Secondly, I'm used to seeing chubbier cats. So when I look at him, he looks thin to me. Maybe he is, as he's not a big eater, but here are some more recent pictures for you to judge.
Is he at an okay weight or is he a bit on the thin side?
He is super active yet can't eat a lot per sitting, so I feed him three times a day instead of two. He gets 3oz wet food, 1/3 cup kibbles, and about 50 grams of raw food every day. What do you think? Feed more or continue with the amount now.. ?
Thanks in advance!
Mango turned one year old a couple of weeks back. He was neutered at the age of 5 months, so didn't develop the masculine "sexual" features such as wider face, stockier body, etc. As a result (and probably genes, too), he's quite a lanky cat. He is very long and to me, skinny.
I know that dogs usually look awkward at about one year old, too, and slowly grow out of it. Do cats go through the same phase? My dog looked quite lanky and skinny as well when she was one. She did slowly grow out of that lanky look. I'm wondering if this is permanent for Mango or not.
Secondly, I'm used to seeing chubbier cats. So when I look at him, he looks thin to me. Maybe he is, as he's not a big eater, but here are some more recent pictures for you to judge.
Is he at an okay weight or is he a bit on the thin side?
He is super active yet can't eat a lot per sitting, so I feed him three times a day instead of two. He gets 3oz wet food, 1/3 cup kibbles, and about 50 grams of raw food every day. What do you think? Feed more or continue with the amount now.. ?
Thanks in advance!