Being a “fat cat” can be dangerous. That’s why cat lovers are working on helping them – including one “kitty fat camp” in Canada.

Before we get to the work being done at Big House Cats Sanctuary and Rehab, let’s get some background on the cat obesity situation. Research from the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention has shown “alarming” rates of pet obesity in the U.S., with 61% of cats classified as at least overweight as of 2022.

“Feline obesity – generally viewed as body weight that is 20 percent or more above normal weight – is the most frequently observed nutritional disorder among domestic cats,” according to the Feline Health Center at Cornell University. “Its clinical signs are clearly apparent and, when observed, should be taken seriously and addressed without delay.”

Crumbs – once known then as the world’s chubbiest cat at around 38 pounds – provides a cautionary tale about feline obesity. He died in October 2024, according to a report from TMZ that cited sources in Russia, where the cat lived. Though he tried to escape from a kitty fat camp at least once, Crumbs did lose 7 pounds before he died, per the report.

At the weight loss clinic where Crumbs lost weight before he passed, the cat was reportedly put on a water treadmill. Getting exercise can be important for cats on a weight loss journey and to improve mobility, Kristine Seguin of Big House Cats said that shedding pounds really depends on the calories going in and out, just like humans.

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