Koda & Sarah, 2026
Koda needed a coat that actually fit.
Koda is my godson. That is not a bit about a cat — it is the actual arrangement, agreed to in a kitchen with his human mom, Sarah, who asked whether I would look out for him and then handed me a very heavy cat while she waited for an answer.
Sarah had spent that winter trying to buy him a coat. Every “XL” that arrived was built for a cat who does not exist — narrow through the chest, tight at the neck, cut short over the back. Koda is dense, deliberate, and proportioned exactly like what he is: a well-loved tabby who keeps his chest immaculate. He was never the problem. The sizing was.
So we started patterning our own, measuring him on Sarah’s kitchen floor with a tailor’s tape and no real idea what we were doing. Word got out, requests arrived from beyond the kitchen table, and the first physical volume went in the mail — a 64-page seasonal lookbook on heavyweight matte stock.
Koda is Employee #1, and the number is not ceremonial. Nothing reaches a volume until it has been on him first. He has one established method for rejecting a garment, which is to sit down in it and decline to participate in the remainder of the day.
· Health & wellbeing ·
Love them out loud. Then take them to the vet.
This is a catalog built on adoring cats, so we will say the unglamorous part plainly: a cat who is adored is not automatically a cat who is well. Feed them thoughtfully, play with them daily, keep their water fresh and their litter clean, and pay attention when something shifts. They cannot tell you when something hurts — they can only stop doing the things they used to do.
Know their normal
Appetite, water, litter box, energy, how they jump. You are the only one who sees your cat every day, which makes you the first line of detection. Cats hide discomfort well — a change in routine is often the only signal you get.
Weight is health, not just a look
We love a substantial cat. We also know that carrying extra weight raises the risk of diabetes, arthritis and liver disease. Celebrating your cat and caring about his body condition are the same act, not competing ones.
Routine care is not optional
Annual exams, dental checks, and bloodwork as they age catch the things you cannot see from the couch. Prevention is cheaper, kinder, and far less frightening than an emergency.
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Always consult a licensed veterinarian.
FatCatCatalog is a clothing catalog and a cat appreciation community. We are not a veterinary service, and nothing on this site is medical advice. If your cat is unwell, behaving unusually, losing or gaining weight, eating or drinking differently, or you simply have a feeling that something is off — call a licensed veterinarian. Your vet is the only person qualified to assess your individual cat.
Never start a cat on a crash diet or sudden calorie restriction without veterinary supervision. Rapid weight loss in cats can trigger hepatic lipidosis, which is life-threatening. Any weight plan should be gradual and designed for your specific cat by a professional.
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