It is,it can lead to all sorts of health problems.

I wouldn't say it's abuse just very irresponsible. For example I wouldn't say fat kids parents are abusing them, it's the same thing.

um, it can definitely be child abuse depending on the kids age and level of obesity. a really young child, similar to a pet, has no control over its own exercise and diet. And not having that taken care of properly and it leading to health complications is most certainly a form of abuse.

Depends on the cat, my one is really fat because she hunts and eats an entire rabbit every other day

I'd definitely say parents with morbidly obese children are abusing them. They're shortening their kids' lives significantly, how much more abusive can you get?

that's your opinion I'm taking in gernal terms you go "oh that kids parents abuse him" and call the cops every time you see an overweight child

#1 - I do hope that you take time to read down to OP's response...

Actually, up until the age of two, children instinctively regulate their food intake to maintain a decent weight which is why you don't see obese babies unless it's hereditary. They do such a good job at regulating, many of them even fatten themselves up a little bit right before they hit a growth spurt or begin walking or crawling.

Works for me too!

And stop over feeding your cat.

I know this is going to get me hate, but I can't help having an overweight cat. I found him starving on the streets, and when he had access to food he hate so much that he ballooned up to thrice his previous weight. Whenever I tried to limit his food he panics and whines constantly. He also chased and ate any insects he could find, he actually gained some weight. I decided I would rather him be fat and happy.

So... you actually COULD help having an overweight cat, you're just too much of a bleeding heart to do so. Your cat wasn't actually starving when you limited its food, it was just complaining - which would stop after a while as soon as the cat got used to the new portion size. If you can't prioritize your pet's health over your guilty feeling for enforcing rules that are actually good for that pet, you should rethink having one.

Did you miss the part where he gained weight on the diet? He would eat anything and everything that was edible. Perhaps I should have been more stubborn, but he is healthy other than being plus sized (according to my vet). As long as he is fit enough to climb his cat tree then I won't worry too much.

Ah yes feeding up an obese cat is the best way to cure the problem.

Something as obvious as wheezing? "If he can run for food, he's fine." I mean, the only thing I'll ever run after is a taco truck but that is no indication of my of health; just how hungry I am.

Oh I've tried those little toys where you challenge the cat to get to the food like inside a ball. My friend says it works wonders but Colby, my overweight cat, isn't interested in it. He refused to use it and after a whole day I finally gave in and put the food bowl back.

Yeah I tried that toy I got a piggy cat myself and she wouldn't even look at the toy.

Well... that comment is just a ray of sunshine.