I have described this grey tabby domestic cat as ‘monumental’ because the style of the photograph and the subject matter gives me this feeling. It is because (a) the cat is very obese and (b) the photographer used a slight telephoto lens which compresses the perspective which in turn gives that monumental, statuesque appearance. It is as if the cat has been carved from granite like a monument.

Picture of monumental domestic cat. The picture is by Ian McGlasham/Alamy Stock Photo.

Most cat owners are, by now, aware of the domestic cat obesity crisis. We are told that there are too many overweight cats which drives another crisis: feline sugar diabetes. That’s on the rise too. Sounds familiar? It should because it reflects what is going on with humans. There is a connection. It is not coincidence. I’ll leave it to you to figure out and in the meantime here are some articles on domestic cat obesity:

Health problems associated with feline obesity

The following health problems are linked to cat obesity. The information comes from a study by Hand et al 2000 ...
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I can feel my cat’s ribs

For a cat of ideal weight, there is a layer of subcutaneous fat over their ribs which provides padding and ...
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How much weight should my obese cat lose each week?

To be on the safe side check that your cat is not obese for medical reasons and that it is ...
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The reason why people are fascinated with fat domestic cats but discriminate against fat people

The NBC News author F. Diane Barth asks why fat animals such as cats are called 'chonky' and discussed with ...
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How to help your cat lose weight

A lot has been written on how to help your cat lose weight. You can overcomplicate it or you can ...
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Cat diabetes – home treatment – first hand experience

Intro: this is a long and detailed article. It is written by a great guy who has first hand experience ...
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