wild cats

[louise23]

can anyone tell me wot the main differences between a domestic cat and a wild cat because a member of my family suggested that she thinks my cat maybe part wildcat as he is so large in size and weight and he is not over fed and doesnt look over weight but he weighs a stone ???

[Schutzengel]

Hi Louise. 14lbs is not overly heavy for a large tomcat. Maine ****, and Norwegian Forest cats, have a healthy weight of between 11lb and 15lb. I have a tomcat weighing 14lb, the vet agrees that he is perfectly healthy, and is just a very large cat. He also has tufts of fur in between the pads of his feet, in the same way that Norwegian Forest cats do, this is to enable them to walk comfortably on snow. If your cat's body is firm, with no loose fat, then it is quite likely that somewhere in his ancestry there was one of the above mentioned breeds which have in recent years become popular in the UK. If you are in any doubt as to whether your cats weight is correct for his bone structure, then it would be advisable to check with your vet. Otherwise just enjoy him. Best wishes. Schutz.

[redman41]

The largest Domesticated Cat that I know of is the Maine **** which I believe originated in the USA. Fully grown Males can weigh well over a Stone. They are beautiful Cats.
I doubt if your cat is part Wildcat even though they evolved from Wild Cats originally. What breed is your cat ?
If he is fit and healthy, then he probably is just a big lad anyway and more than likely a big softie.
Had a Cat as a Pet most of my life but living in a Flat now would not be Practical as far as Pets are concerned.

[redman41]

My reply should read MAINE **** but it is not displaying properly !

[Eastender]

Hi my tom cat must be part of the Maine cat family, he is the size of a small dog and weighs over 14lbs, he does like his grub and is a big softie lol. So dont worry.

[Schutzengel]

Hi Redman, Maine**** didn't show on my answer either, it must be one the word which are not considered acceptable. :-) Schutz.

[louise23]

hey thanx for all your info
redman im not sure what breed he is he has very light brown fur which is very thick with black stripes and his under belly is a kind of almost blonde colour he also has a brown nose instead of pink which none of my other cats have had and his paw pads are all black with black fur around them
very strange but i love him all the same

[redman41]

With the description you have given he may well be a Maine C 0 0 N !! Hope this explanation has appeared this time as myself and Schutzengel are having problems displaying the Answer properly !!

[louise23]

thats great thank you for ur help
and yes it has appeared this time
thanx once again