The owner of Lyznia, a cat dubbed the “fattest cat in the world” weighing up to 21 kg, is facing threats from the online community to report her for “animal cruelty” due to allowing her pet to become excessively overweight.
Lyznia is a female gray cat that many people have affectionately named the “fattest cat in the world” for her adorable face and plump body. She is also an Instagram “star” with over 11,000 followers on the platform.
After images of the obese cat went viral on the internet, the female owner has recently begun receiving critical comments accusing her of overfeeding her pet and neglecting its health.
However, the woman has responded to these criticisms, stating that Lyznia has had weight issues since her first pregnancy a few years ago.
According to the owner’s explanation, Lyznia suffers from uncontrolled weight gain after giving birth.
“There are some misunderstandings. Let me clarify. We have never tried to overfeed Lyznia. She doesn’t eat anything other than her diet food. It’s true that my cat has been pregnant and given birth, but I’m not claiming this is the exact reason she has become obese,” the owner of Lyznia explained.
She elaborated that Lyznia has been experiencing uncontrolled weight gain since her first pregnancy, despite undergoing examinations and treatments with a veterinarian. The cat was prescribed various types of weight loss food, but she continued to gain weight until she was only eating 29 grams of dry food per meal.
Despite all the explanations, accusations of animal cruelty continue to emerge in the comments, with many people alleging that her owner is slowly killing Lyznia. “If this situation continues, I swear I will report you to the police for animal abuse,” one of Lyznia’s fans commented with hostility.
In an effort to reassure everyone and avoid legal troubles, Lyznia’s owner even posted a video showing the cat eating only 29 grams of diet cat food each day.
