Tiny the cats epic weight loss journey hit an important milestone this week.
About three times the size of an average cat in December when he was dropped with a thud at the Fredericton SPCA, Tiny once 30.2 pounds has now dipped below 20 pounds.
LeeAnn Haggerty, the director of education and training at the Fredericton SPCA, says Tinys weight loss has been a lot of hard work.
When he came to the shelter, we knew this weight was a medical emergency, really that obesity in pets can be fatal, his weight was quite a concern," she said.
So he was taken to Dr. Nicole Jewett at Valley Veterinary Hospital to create a weight-loss plan at a foster home.
His goal weight is 15 to 17 pounds, Haggerty said.
Most healthy adult cats should weigh about 10 pounds. Tiny is a little bit bigger, he does have a big frame.
As Tiny has lost the weight, the improvements in his quality of life have become apparent.
When he arrived, his coat and eyes were dull, and he lacked energy often taking just a few steps before laying down, Haggerty said.
You could tell he loved to play, he had that inner playful cat in him, but he could only take a few swats at a feather wand and then hed have to rest," she said.
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Tiny the cat hits weight loss milestone
