are some cats just... big?
so i have an 11f spayed tortie that weighs around 12lbs. vet said shes not too worried bc she can feel her ribs, kitty is breathing fine, can still jump, and clean herself, and weight is stagnant. vet said it would be beneficial to lose a pound or two, though, bc of possible upcoming arthritis in older age.
for the past ... MANY years, we've been giving her less food and encouraging play, but she is a lazy bean! we defs arent overfeeding, so imo its an exercise issue, ig.
something tho that idk is worth bringing up with the vet: 1) her primordial pouch is pretty... swingy lol. idk if she loses weight, does she lose weight in the pouch too? bc afaik, its not the same fat as the rest of the body. 2) she is a bigger cat in general, even if she lost 1-2 lbs shes large in general. and 3) she was the only kitten in her "litter". no siblings. therefore... more room to grow in womb?
is it worth to bring these up with the vet?