This cat is simply adorable, in fact, I have hopes that one day my very own cat can reach the weight this cat presently is. There is a difference between a 7 pound house cat and a cat that is known to get larger. I know cats that have been on diet food for more than five years and didn't drop a pound, this isn't animal abuse if it was it wouldnt be able to be posted all over the internet without getting noticed. Instead of jumping to negative conclusions we should be asking for tips, after all, my cat is only 22 pounds and gets plenty of exercise.