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Cat Weight Tables

The weight of cats can vary greatly according to breed variation, age and body condition. We would strongly recommend weighing your cat. Most drugs are dosed according to body weight and an inaccurate weight could lead to significant under-dosing or overdosing. The table below represents adult cats in average body condition.

BREED / TYPE TYPICAL WEIGHT Kgs WEIGHT RANGE Kgs
Abyssinian 3 2 - 4
Bengal 4 3 - 5.5
Birman 4.5 4 - 5
British Shorthair 4.5 3.5 - 6
Burmese 4 3.5 - 4.5
Domestic Longhair 4.5 3 - 6
Domestic Shorthair 4.5 3 - 6
Maine Coon 6 5 - 7
Norwegian Forest 8 6 - 11
Oriental 4 3.5 - 5
Persian 5 4.5 - 5.5
Ragdoll 4 3.5 - 4.5
Rex (Cornish & Devon) 4 3 - 5
Russian Blue 3.5 3 - 4.5
Savannah 4 3.5 - 5
Siamese 4 3.5 - 5
Tonkinese 4 3.5 - 5