40-pound cat Patches made headlines due to his huge size — see his fitness progress one year later

The most recent weigh-in shows Patches down to 25.47 pounds, a remarkable difference.

“I’m so proud of him. He’s lost a whole cat,” Ford said. “It’s amazing and he’s been a real trooper through it all.”

She also provides guidance for other cat owners trying to help their pets lose weight, such as maintaining regular meals and not “free feeding,” and paying careful attention to the calories and nutrition on their cat food. She also encourages people to work with their veterinarian about a specialized weight loss plan.

Photos show Patches today — still pleasantly plump, but no longer the seriously obese cat he was just a year ago.

“He is now clearly happier, more mobile and playful,” Ford wrote on Facebook.

We’re so glad to see Patches has been on such a successful weight loss journey and has such a loving and supportive owner!

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