thank you for answering my questions.. he's never been an active cat.. ever since he was a kitten I have tried to stimulate exercise but he just blows it off and goes to lay down.. he's always been like that.. I hate that he's gotten so big because I know that it isn't good for his health but it's something that as far as I know there is nothing i can do about it. He is a very happy cat, constantly purring and lovable.. Owen *my cat* is my baby.. lol.. and boy does he know it..