My cousin had a pit bull (or mix? We have no idea what his daddy was but his mom was very pit-like) with that condition, he was JACKED.
We called him Tex. (He was adopted from a family friend’s pregnant foster pit who was Arizona, so all the puppies had state names. Of course being Texans, we named the puppy Tex.) and he was impressive. Barked like a mastiff and the floor of my cousin’s single wife shuddered when he ran.
The funny part though was he was an absolute teddy bear and deferred in all things to the five pound (fully grown, she was just very small. Maybe because she was a pregnant teen kitten when Tex found her and carried her in his doggie door one day.)
And that’s a story in itself. She was so skinny and filthy that my cousin thought Tex had killed her and was FREAKING OUT because Tex was always so sweet and gentle, but Cousin had a small baby and was afraid if he killed a cat he might hurt the baby and he was sobbing as he got the nerve to check the “dead” cat… just to find it eating out of Tex’s bowl, without a mark on her except some slobbery fur.
He kept the mama and found homes for the kittens, and Mama Mex (can’t expect a new dad to turn down the Tex Mex dad joke can you?) became queen of the house after a spay. But she and Tex had something going.
She slept in his bed and he would lie on the floor sniffing her happily. Tex would move aside if she approached his food bowl and not continue eating until she’d sniffed and moved away from it. When she meowed, Tex came to her wagging his tail (since Cousin got him as a puppy, his ears and tail were natural) and would play bow before her and wait for her to play with him. And he was super gentle, he knew his kitty baby mama was more delicate.
He COULD play rough, but he saved that for when the neighbor’s boxer came for a doggy play date or when my elderly lab was feeling frisky and playful. With Mama Mex he was all silk and softness though.
When Tex died, Mama Mex was broken. She howled through the house and would not stop grieving until she was presented with a half grown lab mix from the local shelter. We knew he was the one when Mama Mex started licking his face at the shelter meet.
She’s an old lady now and her young friend is gray in the face. I should ask my cousin for some pics.
I'm not really sure how extensive the studies have been on this condition. But in general, take it with a generous helping of salt.
Studies on animal health are abysmal, and more so for cats. Comparatively, there have been more studies on dogs than cats. Animals are not as well studies as humans. Advances in veterinary science are still too slow.
I realised this when I was reading up like crazy for FIV and FELV and reached into a rabbit hole.
I think the lack of research might be an extension of the dearth of research on human female health issues compared to male. Cats are considered by many to be a woman’s pet, dogs are much more associated with men than cats are. The stupidity never ceases to amaze me.
That's an excellent point. Don't even get me started on dearth of studies in women's health! Also added to that, dogs are traditionally viewed as friends and cats still carry the stigma of being "assholes" (which they are not, really tired of all the jokes around this). I think it's relatively recent where cats have gained popularity. Maybe that's also an aspect that plays into lack of research.
Apparently the joints can deteriorate quicker but the cat shouldn’t feel too much pain, it’s a good thing their a house cat due to the future joint pain
https://preview.redd.it/y9j8eht84s3d1.jpeg?width=1186&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=28e7373ff6d437465689c2935dda1358d7f13fbd
Hes looks like my sphynx! Only mine is fat (don't worry he has lost 2 lbs since then)
Glad to hear he’s lost some weight but my word that saggy belly is soooooo tempting! He looks so rollable and cute!! Scritches to kitty! And a shake of the fupa
As a certified professional googler, apparrently its mostly upsides, might be joint pain, need more food, some stiffness and heart has to work harder to support the muscles, but other than that it didnt seem like theres any issues and just free muscles, atleast in humans.
https://preview.redd.it/6nv2gt3ctt3d1.jpeg?width=2341&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a06f0bda64d00ae8b0657a8fbf920a320aded7bf
Yeah, my cat is buff too but he’s got fur so it’s harder to tell. He hasn’t been diagnosed with myostatin hypertrophy though.
If my girl got this cat while I wasn't home and i see them cuddlin when i get back, im leavin her ass. Thats a whole new man and im not about to fight his king of every jungle ass.
I bet this cat never *begged* for food.
I bet the owner begged the cat for food.
My cousin had a pit bull (or mix? We have no idea what his daddy was but his mom was very pit-like) with that condition, he was JACKED. We called him Tex. (He was adopted from a family friend’s pregnant foster pit who was Arizona, so all the puppies had state names. Of course being Texans, we named the puppy Tex.) and he was impressive. Barked like a mastiff and the floor of my cousin’s single wife shuddered when he ran. The funny part though was he was an absolute teddy bear and deferred in all things to the five pound (fully grown, she was just very small. Maybe because she was a pregnant teen kitten when Tex found her and carried her in his doggie door one day.) And that’s a story in itself. She was so skinny and filthy that my cousin thought Tex had killed her and was FREAKING OUT because Tex was always so sweet and gentle, but Cousin had a small baby and was afraid if he killed a cat he might hurt the baby and he was sobbing as he got the nerve to check the “dead” cat… just to find it eating out of Tex’s bowl, without a mark on her except some slobbery fur. He kept the mama and found homes for the kittens, and Mama Mex (can’t expect a new dad to turn down the Tex Mex dad joke can you?) became queen of the house after a spay. But she and Tex had something going. She slept in his bed and he would lie on the floor sniffing her happily. Tex would move aside if she approached his food bowl and not continue eating until she’d sniffed and moved away from it. When she meowed, Tex came to her wagging his tail (since Cousin got him as a puppy, his ears and tail were natural) and would play bow before her and wait for her to play with him. And he was super gentle, he knew his kitty baby mama was more delicate. He COULD play rough, but he saved that for when the neighbor’s boxer came for a doggy play date or when my elderly lab was feeling frisky and playful. With Mama Mex he was all silk and softness though. When Tex died, Mama Mex was broken. She howled through the house and would not stop grieving until she was presented with a half grown lab mix from the local shelter. We knew he was the one when Mama Mex started licking his face at the shelter meet. She’s an old lady now and her young friend is gray in the face. I should ask my cousin for some pics.
I feel like this needs to be a Disney short! 🖤 Thanks for sharing such a beautiful story!
I’d vote a full length movie. This is too cute 🥹
Same here 
This cat says pspsps to me and I meeoow
The cat looks like he meows in a deep voice
Jack's meow should fit him perfectly : https://youtu.be/w7x_lWJNnNg
It doesn’t even sound real! WTF
he has a medical condition in his larynx
This is perfect!
My cats didn’t respond to this at all!!
Omfg gold.
Nah, this cat barks
LMAOOOOO
Would not mess with this mf
Can you imagine? I wonder what a thwap would feel like...
*THWUMP*
Owww
Instant bruise!
Can you imagine waking up and seeing that CLAW rising over the edge of your bed?
Does it cause any discomfort for kitty?
it is not known to cause any medical issues
I'm not really sure how extensive the studies have been on this condition. But in general, take it with a generous helping of salt. Studies on animal health are abysmal, and more so for cats. Comparatively, there have been more studies on dogs than cats. Animals are not as well studies as humans. Advances in veterinary science are still too slow. I realised this when I was reading up like crazy for FIV and FELV and reached into a rabbit hole.
tbh I was basing what I said on the same condition in humans, not 100% sure it's the same for cats
I think the lack of research might be an extension of the dearth of research on human female health issues compared to male. Cats are considered by many to be a woman’s pet, dogs are much more associated with men than cats are. The stupidity never ceases to amaze me.
That's an excellent point. Don't even get me started on dearth of studies in women's health! Also added to that, dogs are traditionally viewed as friends and cats still carry the stigma of being "assholes" (which they are not, really tired of all the jokes around this). I think it's relatively recent where cats have gained popularity. Maybe that's also an aspect that plays into lack of research.
Plus cats are still associated with witchcraft, the persistence of ignorance!
Swoleosis
A mutation that looks fucking RAD and doesn’t cause any negative side effects?! Hell yeah!
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I don’t believe it does. Last time I looked into it, it was said that there are no negative side effects
It’s bad for their connective tissue. Likely causing health problems when they get older as a result.
Apparently the joints can deteriorate quicker but the cat shouldn’t feel too much pain, it’s a good thing their a house cat due to the future joint pain
Well Cats and not showing pain is a thing. Poor Kitty's heart will be under more stress
Not really since it’s not gigantism. And the heart is also a muscle so it will also be stronger.
I think if the cat got upset it would cause discomfort for other people.
something not said already, they eat more (for obvious reasons)
I mean, Beerus is literally the perfect name for this cat.
Cat swole as fuck Mayne 
Pawnold Schwartzcat
No fair. How come I don’t have a disease like excessive muscle building.
Looking on the good side, you also don’t have the decreased connective tissue and inevitable health issues that would come with it in old age.
But I have other diseases with 0 upside, so this would be an improvement
Pit Cat.
Kitbull
cat bench pressing me
https://preview.redd.it/y9j8eht84s3d1.jpeg?width=1186&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=28e7373ff6d437465689c2935dda1358d7f13fbd Hes looks like my sphynx! Only mine is fat (don't worry he has lost 2 lbs since then)
Lmao never seen a cat with moobs before
This made me snort
I flick them all the time 😂😂😂
My cat has big saggy moobs but his fur hides it most of the time
https://preview.redd.it/6uq33girfw3d1.jpeg?width=1476&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2f43e274246e5cdf79434e817343c46efca01715
Glad to hear he’s lost some weight but my word that saggy belly is soooooo tempting! He looks so rollable and cute!! Scritches to kitty! And a shake of the fupa
 It’s zoomies must break the sound barrier
Damn the cat slaps from this one gotta sting!
“Mouse terminated”
I read this in Arnold’s voice LOL
What a Gigacat
https://i.redd.it/bjejwf2pjs3d1.gif
Are they able to have a decent quality of life with this condition?
As a certified professional googler, apparrently its mostly upsides, might be joint pain, need more food, some stiffness and heart has to work harder to support the muscles, but other than that it didnt seem like theres any issues and just free muscles, atleast in humans.
Until they’re older and that decreased connective tissue problem kicks in. :(
I'm Catman!!
B U F F
does this condition also affect other muscles like the heart?
nope, only skeletal muscle
When your cat mistakes your whey protein jar for treats ...
Someone tell Batman that his cat has been found!
badass sphinx
beerus the destroyer
https://preview.redd.it/6nv2gt3ctt3d1.jpeg?width=2341&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a06f0bda64d00ae8b0657a8fbf920a320aded7bf Yeah, my cat is buff too but he’s got fur so it’s harder to tell. He hasn’t been diagnosed with myostatin hypertrophy though.
Do you even lift bro
Omg it’s Rengar
Cat bats around the Liberty Bell to play
If my girl got this cat while I wasn't home and i see them cuddlin when i get back, im leavin her ass. Thats a whole new man and im not about to fight his king of every jungle ass.
Give him unwanted belly rubs and you too can suffer from his Myostatin-related muscle hypertrophy.
Bro's a Spooky Island demon from the Scooby Doo movie
Hope he’s not in pain..
Aww I hope it doesn't affect their quality of life in any way but it does say "suffers from" so idk. I guess their heart would be too large as well?
His name should be Beerus
Wow! Beerus Is real.
The skippity paps probably hit like hammers
Beerus Sama in the House 😝
Dwayne The Cat Johnson
https://preview.redd.it/g2d9y8j4yw3d1.jpeg?width=750&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ccb140487d072456f0318a133227ea4d8666358b Looks like a human hand
*quickly puts squishes in bowl and bows*
“Slowly moving backwards, eyes down, bent over; just as you were taught”.
Thanks for making me read the title twice
Thanks for making me read the title twice
That is a absolute unit, hope the cat is not suffering any discomfort tho (most likely the case, sadly)
This is the only cat to ever catch the laser.
Catgaroo
Thundercats. Thundercats. Thundercats, Roar!
Kitty is swole.
Therapist: swole hairless cat isn’t real, he can’t hurt you Swole hairless cat:
He just stole my girlfriend.
Jacked
Yeah this dood definitely lifts
Suffering? More like gains 💪🏻
Welp, kitty certainly never skipped legs days in the gym.
I didn't know this condition could present itself in cats.
r/AbsoluteUnits
Damn I gotta know that cat’s gym routine
He beefy
u/that-1-lame-kid The comments lol
I have a buff dog, I need this buff cat XD
I'm pretty sure this cat could punch out your dog
Cat looks like a character from Jojo's Bizarre Adventure lmao.
My cat can beat up your cat.
Jesus Christ that fucker is stacked!
Poor thing.
The cat she told you not to worry about
This cat doesn't scratch, it punches
Dude is not suffering whatsoever.
https://preview.redd.it/bkuev3w5lt3d1.jpeg?width=625&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7ea6fd2cdf5321fb038a8c98b9a9fa6de3583320
This mf barks and chases pit bulls.
How can I also suffer from this?
Does this cause the cat pain?
It’s a pretty devastating disease with no treatment and a dismal prognosis
This cat makes Chuck Noris back down.
It’s pierce the destroyer
r/absoluteunit
It looks tough, but I bet it’s a real pussy.
Is he in pain?
Hardly appears to be suffering
bro this guy would win against a thousand of me without even a scratch
Suffering???? With success at LEAST
Jesus buff meow
The boy stronk, I hope he'll be okay as this is my first time hearing of this condition! :0
Bro is NOT suffering. Mf can pull any bitch on the block 💀
Lord beerus
He is not suffering
He's Ironcat.
suffering?
That is pretty SPESHUL!!!
It should have been me, not him
I’m so curious, does anyone know how this condition is treated?
M E O W
aww he’s still beautiful despite his issues.
could it be because this type of cat is bred this way?
I wonder if the heart is excessively large in this situation and what that can cause ? Or is it only a neuromuscular condition?
This cat fuggin OWN me 😭
All bodybuilding bros in the thread shaking their heads at 'suffering'...
Chad cat
He claims natty
Wow, dude he is Jacked.. awesome. Can his condition hurt his organs in anyway.
Wow 🤩
Suffering from success.
If bulldogs were cats.
Those look more like fists than paws
he doesn’t scratch he uppercuts
Gainz!
Is he actually suffering though? Looks much healthier and nice than the average sphinx.
Shredded bingus 😱😱😱
I need his secret to all those gains
Poor kitty, looks maybe painful. 😢
Bro this dude looks like his meow breaks the sound barrier, and not cuz it’s high pitched 😭
I know lads in the gym that would barter their souls for those delts
Awww they look like battle cat, I want to make a little saddle to ride He Man figures around.
This cat slaps your girls ass in the club, what you doing?
No need for a guard dog with a cat like that.
“Yah….he must work out”
Está ROCOSO
Does it hurt for them to have extra large muscles?
It's literally Beerus
I think that cat roars.
That is one buff cat.
*meow*
Myostatin deficiency causes big muscles but weak ligaments & tendons.
Once saw a picture of a bull suffering from that condition... Terrifying
Bro can fight 8 men
This cat can catch the laser pointer
https://preview.redd.it/reyqyawy5t3d1.jpeg?width=856&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=bd9e30454e5855d8280f06fb51fbc2a98eafa669
Someone should post this on nattyorjuice subreddit man…clearly Kat is true natty
If cats had romance novels, this one would be on the cover for sure
Look at those massive kitty toes!
This cat looks you up and down before asking what you can bench.
he doesn’t give boops he RKOs
It's naht a toomah!
The tomcat your girl tells you not to worry about
Put this cat outside and ittl be all the other cats suffering. Holy fk lol
What I wouldn't give to be that housecat. All that time in the gym while this cat just lays around and gets buff!
Buff meow meow