What is the maximum weight of a cat

Pet     8:59am, 9 July 2025

Cats are common pets, and many people choose to keep cats as family companions, but do you know how big a cat can weigh?

Ordinary domestic cats generally weigh less than 5 kilograms, smaller cats may weigh only 2-3 kilograms, and larger cats can weigh about 6 kilograms, depending on the cat's breed and health status. Generally speaking, the weight of a cat is proportional to its height, and there are certain differences in the weight of cats of different breeds. For example, some cats will have heavier weight, while some cats will have lighter weight.

According to official records, the heaviest cat in the world is a Canadian cat, which weighs 21.3 kilograms, and its name is Winnie, which is known as the heaviest cat in the world. In addition, there is also an American cat weighing 20 kilograms. Its name is Baker, and it is also proven to be the heaviest cat in the world.

Cats are too heavy to have many health problems, such as causing obesity, which may cause fatigue and leg problems due to overweight, and may even lead to heart disease, liver disease, and diabetes. Therefore, pet owners should keep them at proper weight, not let their cats be too heavy, and not let their cats be too light, only in this way can they stay healthy.

In short, the maximum weight of cats is about 20 pounds. Pet owners should provide them with the right diet and exercise to avoid making them too heavy and avoiding them being too light. Only in this way can they stay healthy.