Canadian Cat Owner Left Screaming as Kitten Spikes to 11lbs
A social media post from Carly Thomas, a 29-year-old cat influencer from Ontario, Canada, has left fans stunned after revealing her Siberian kitten's astonishing transformation. Just six months ago, the tiny ball of fluff weighed in at 1.5lbs and was considered "so cute" that owner Carly thought he'd remain small.
Fast-forward to seven months later, and Sprout - Carly's adorable yet gigantic feline friend - has ballooned to a whopping 11lbs, with some users jokingly referring to him as "a large baby in a cat suit." According to experts, Siberian cats are known for their slow maturation process, not reaching their full size until they're around three years old.
Carly initially underestimated the growth spurt of her pet, saying: "Did I bring home a kitten or a dog? He was such a cute little kitten. Don't get me wrong, he's still adorable, but I just want to go back in time and squish the cuteness out of that little guy!"
Siberian cats are a large, long-haired breed from Russia, with weights ranging between 8-18 pounds and lengths of 17-25 inches. Despite their size, they're known for being affectionate, social, and adaptable pets, making them excellent family companions.
As news of Sprout's transformation spread across the internet, fans couldn't get enough of his before-and-after photos. Carly's heartwarming post has garnered over 2.1 million views and 109,000 likes on Instagram, with users praising her for sharing their favorite furry friend moments.
For those wondering how much of the "floof" is involved in Sprout's growth spurt, one user joked that it must be a significant factor, leaving many to ponder just how much longer this kitten will take to reach his full size.
A social media post from Carly Thomas, a 29-year-old cat influencer from Ontario, Canada, has left fans stunned after revealing her Siberian kitten's astonishing transformation. Just six months ago, the tiny ball of fluff weighed in at 1.5lbs and was considered "so cute" that owner Carly thought he'd remain small.
Fast-forward to seven months later, and Sprout - Carly's adorable yet gigantic feline friend - has ballooned to a whopping 11lbs, with some users jokingly referring to him as "a large baby in a cat suit." According to experts, Siberian cats are known for their slow maturation process, not reaching their full size until they're around three years old.
Carly initially underestimated the growth spurt of her pet, saying: "Did I bring home a kitten or a dog? He was such a cute little kitten. Don't get me wrong, he's still adorable, but I just want to go back in time and squish the cuteness out of that little guy!"
Siberian cats are a large, long-haired breed from Russia, with weights ranging between 8-18 pounds and lengths of 17-25 inches. Despite their size, they're known for being affectionate, social, and adaptable pets, making them excellent family companions.
As news of Sprout's transformation spread across the internet, fans couldn't get enough of his before-and-after photos. Carly's heartwarming post has garnered over 2.1 million views and 109,000 likes on Instagram, with users praising her for sharing their favorite furry friend moments.
For those wondering how much of the "floof" is involved in Sprout's growth spurt, one user joked that it must be a significant factor, leaving many to ponder just how much longer this kitten will take to reach his full size.
now, Sprout is basically a big ol' ball of fluff 
. I think it's cute that owners underestimate how much their fur babies can grow. My little human is going through the same thing right now - from toddler to teen in like 2 seconds! 
. But seriously, Siberian cats are gorgeous and super affectionate... I'm sure Sprout will be a beautiful companion when he grows up 
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I don't get why people are so shocked, like 11lbs is totally normal for a Siberian kitten... yeah right, according to experts, that is 
. Anyway, I guess it's cute and all, but also kinda sad that she has to go through the whole "he grew way too fast" thing 
. And honestly, who needs 2.1 million views on Instagram just to see before-and-after pics of a cat? 
11lbs is HUGE! and yeah, i can see why carly thought he'd stay small lol who needs that kind of maintenance? i guess it's good she's aware now though 
maybe there's some genetic thing happening or something? 
either way, sprout is ADORABLE and carly needs to keep posting pics of him 
. And people are already making jokes about how much more "floof" there is now... I don't know, it just seems like they're growing way too quickly 
. Siberian cats are meant to be big, but 11lbs in seven months? That's crazy talk!
! 10lbs in 7months is crazy talk! 
did you see that graph showing the average weight gain of a siberian cat? 
it's like they just get bigger and bigger... anyway, I think it's so cute how carly is enjoying every moment of sprouts cuteness phase 
. stats show us 70% of cat owners regret buying a kitten (just saying). btw, did you see that before-and-after pic? 
but it's still wild seein how much he's grown in just 7 months 
. Those before-and-after pics are everything and more - I'm obsessed! 
Siberian cats are amazing, I've always wanted one, but I guess they can grow up to be quite the handful 
. Carly's post has been going around on TikTok too, it's crazy how fast these videos spread! 
But still, 6 months from tiny to giant is like, whoa! 
Maybe Carly should've done some research on cat care and growth before bringing home a kitten. Just saying...
But seriously tho, it's kinda wild how fast those siberian cats grow 
. I guess it's a good reminder to not underestimate our pets' growth spurts... and maybe invest in some bigger food bowls 
they can weigh anywhere from 8-18 pounds and lengths of 17-25 inches 