Tips on Weighing Cats

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Periodically weighing your cat can help you determine the overall health of your companion. An easy method is to use a typical bathroom scale. First, weigh yourself. Then, weigh yourself holding your pet. Subtract the two numbers. This will give you a close approximation of your pet's weight.

 

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