How can I easily and accurately weigh my cat without a pet scale?

Yes, you can weight your puppy at home! Just weigh yourself holding your puppy, and then weigh yourself alone. Subtract your weight from the combined weight of you and your puppy, and that will give you your puppy's weight :-)

In order to accurately give her the medication, you will need to know her weight, or you could accidentally give Penelope too much or too little medication. I would see if you have a friend who has a scale you can borrow. You can weigh yourself holding her, then weigh yourself alone, and subtract the difference to get her weight.

He looks a bit skinny, but it is difficult to determine from an image alone. An adult indoor cat should weigh between 8 and 10 pounds. It should have a layer of fat over the ribs, but you should be able to easily feel them. The hips should not be too prominent or "bony" and he should have a waist when looked at from above. You should bring him to your veterinary clinic to weigh him. They should allow you to do this for free. You could also buy. A small scale. Most are less than $30. Place him in a carrier or basket and weigh him, then weigh the container andbsubstract it from the total weight.

You can get a human scale and weigh yourself and then weigh yourself again holding him. Then subtract the two weights and you will get an estimate of his weight. I can tell you, it is VERY rare for a cat to be too thin. You would have to be severely underfeeding him. The biggest issue with pet cats is obesity so I honestly would not be that worried. If you get his weight once a month (as explained above) and you notice he is losing weight then you should get him to a vet for an exam.

Have DoReMi examined by your veterinarian. Submit a stool sample to diagnose intestinal parasites which can affect weight and weight gain. Blood work may diagnose metabolic conditions or endocrine imbalances as well. Your vet can teach you how to assess your cat's Body Condition Score (BCS). This, in addition to weighing, can help you get and keep your cat into peak condition. You can follow this link to familiarize yourself with the BCS prior to the visit to your veterinarian. https://www.purina.co.uk/cats/health-and-nutrition/exercise-and-weight-management/assessing-your-cat's-body-condition

Thank you for submitting your question regarding your cat. It is difficult to say if her weight is appropriate without seeing her. It is best for her to see her veterinarian to have her weighed and a body condition score determined. From there, recommendations can be made regarding her weight. Ideally, the spine should be able to be felt, but should not be prominent. I hope this information helps!

Zoii is beautiful! It is hard to tell exactly in the picture since she is fluffy, but she doesn't look underweight to me. There are a couple of easy ways to make sure she is at her ideal weight. One is that you should be able to run your fingers across her ribs and feel them without pushing in at all. If you can see them, she is too thin. When you look down on her from above when she is standing, she should have a little indent at her waist. Cats will also normally have a small fat pad at the back part of their bellies (between the back legs). These are all things to watch for so you know you are keeping her at a healthy weight. I hope this helps!