Haha... One of my cats is about 27lbs, and the last time I was to fly with him I of course called the airline first to make special "kitty reservation". The lady on the phone asked about his weight, which I told her, and she blurted out: "oh my... he's a fatty!" Why your cat's hugging the bowl? Did you ever have a security blanket/stuffed animal as a child? There you go... I suggest you put the bowl on a soft carpet, she'll be there for a while....