Cat fBMI Calculator
In humans, the so-called BMI (Body Mass Index) is used to assess body weight. Cats also have a similar concept – the fBMI (feline Body Mass Index). This serves to better evaluate a cat's body weight in relation to its body size.
Cats are known for being fluffy, so it can be difficult to tell when your pet has received a little too much love. Weighing your pet is not enough – a healthy cat weight depends on many factors, such as breed, age, sex ... Our BMI calculator for cats was developed to save you the effort and answer the burning question "Is my cat overweight?" independently of these factors. You only need to take two measurements!
Unfortunately, obesity in house cats is becoming increasingly common. Of course, it's hard to resist our fluffy friends, especially when they beg for a snack, so we may overfeed them. If that's the case, don't worry – in this article you'll find tips on how to help your cat lose weight!
What does the result mean? FBMI ranges
Although there are five BMI ranges for humans, these have been reduced to four for cats. Below you will find the FBMI table.
< 15 Underweight
15 - 29.9 Normal weight
30 - 42 Overweight
42 Obesity
When you compare your result from the calculator with this table, you can answer the question from the beginning: "Is my cat overweight?" But what if the answer is "Yes"? How can I help my cat lose weight?
Similar to humans, a healthy weight also helps cats avoid various health problems. If you have decided to take action, you can use this cat weight calculator to monitor your cat's progress and see how far they still have to go to reach the healthy range. Here are some things you can do to help your cat:
- Reduce treats. Most cats also enjoy other rewards, for example playtime with you!
- If you prefer to stick with treats, reduce the normal food amount slightly. But never let your cat go hungry. "Crash diets" don't work for humans or pets. If you were a cat, you wouldn't like that either, would you?
❗ 🍫Remember that chocolate can be toxic to cats!
- Replace dry food with canned food, which typically has a higher carbohydrate and protein content. This keeps your cat feeling full longer. It also prevents constant snacking – dry food is to cats what chips (or other snacks) are to us!
- Play with your cat. Think of it as pleasant exercise for your fluffy friend and as a way to burn excess calories.
- If you have two cats (or more), you may need to feed the overweight cat in a separate room or keep the normal-weight cat's food in a location that is unreachable for the larger cat.
Remember that this is just a guideline. There can be various causes for overweight, so always ask your veterinarian to rule out more serious conditions. You can also use the cat calorie calculator to get an idea of how much food your cat needs. It can be difficult to keep cats slim, especially if they prefer to stay indoors, but the effort is definitely worth it!