Monster Kitten

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I have a 7 month old cat that weighs 12 pounds. And he just keeps getting bigger. I can't remember any of my cats weighing that much at that age. Is this normal? Has anybody out there had a monstewr kitten. We limit his meals to what is specified on the packaging and we try to keep him out of the older cats food and the dog food. He also has gas that can clear a room.

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[hungarianchick 0]

I'm not sure about the gastro-intestinal issues, you should take him to the vet for that, but is it possible that he is a Maine Coon or a cross? (or mama has been messing around with a mountain lion)

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He's been to the vet and he just told us to keep him away from the other animals food, but that was a couple months ago. We are just wondering why he's so big. Probably should talk to the vet again anyway. Any vets out there with an opinion?

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[tetra316 0]

The gas could be related to the food you're feeding him if it's not a medical problem. Cheaper foods tend to produce more gas. Switch to a premium brand and that should go away. At least that was my experience.

[AggieDave 6]

That sounds like The Dude (or his dudeness, el duderino if you're not into the entire brevity thing). He was tiny as a kitten. Smaller then the palm of my hand. He's now taller and bigger then most poodles and weighs 30lbs. He's not as skinny as he should be, but he's definitely not a fatass.

Either way, run it by your Vet. (Although my vet wanted us to switch to Hill's prescription diet C/D, which is pretty much bullshit to make us spend more money)

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[Zenister 0]

Depends on genetics really.. I have a couple of friends with several cats all from the same father years ago. Even those breed with the Persians are LARGE.. 30lb+ (and know how to knock you sideways when you are carrying food to get a dropped bit... i've been mugged before

One likes to climb the curtains and 'pounce' on things on floor.. a 30 lb cat 12' over your head in free fall is a scary sight.

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[NWFlyer 2]

My kitten is roughly 7 or 7 1/2 months old and he's already 12 lbs, and not in the slightest bit fat - he's just a long, lean kitty already. He's just gonna be a beast. I'm not worried about him. He's healthy and he's happy. The funny thing my other kitten is on the other end of the spectrum - she's the same age and just barely 4 lbs. but despite some early digestive/growth problems also appears to be healthy and happy.

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