r/cats • u/Ok_Blueberry5376 • 2d ago

Cat Picture - OC please be honest is my cat fat?

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u/Dizzledoe3D 2d ago

Nope. He’s totally medium. The cats stomach pouch seems like it’s chonk but it’s something they just have. I learned this recently. When you look at their neck and shoulders that’s where the fat is

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u/pedanticPandaPoo 2d ago

The primordial pouch purrfectly protects pet from prey

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u/bluefelixus 2d ago

I love that name. "PRIMORDIAL POUCH" Sounds really badass, turn out it's just cute little felinid beer belly.

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u/Gloomy_Industry8841 2d ago

Wait til you learn about Henry’s pocket!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry%27s_pocket

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u/bluefelixus 2d ago

Haha, Thanks i just learned that!

Behold a Cat! Within it you'll find the PRIMORDIAL POUCH!.. aaand Henry's pocket.. (yeah, it's kinda anti-climatic..)

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u/Gloomy_Industry8841 1d ago

No, I love it!!!

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u/Fragrant-Might-7290 2d ago

How come every time I learn something new about cats it makes me cry

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u/heythisislonglolwtf 1d ago

I've never once thought about what this is called but now I know, lol thanks

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u/Gloomy_Industry8841 1d ago

You’re welcome!

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u/-yellowthree 1d ago

What about the aglet? lol.

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u/LynxAccomplished4989 2d ago

He’s got a pouch ngl