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Dingleberries, Butt-Hair Trims, and Other Unforseen Hazards of Living with a Fat Cat

When I took my calico cat, Phoenix, to the vet in March, I received some unsurprising news regarding her health. “Your cat is too fat,” the vet said, while Phoenix (“Fifi”) cowered on the scale. “Ideally, this cat should weigh nine pounds, at most.” The scale read closer to 13. I had noticed Fifi’s belly …

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