12 year old cat loosing weight

by Jen
(Colorado)

Hi,

I have a 12 year old cat who is loosing weight. He eats & drinks as he always has. Acts normal. He is just getting very thin and his coat is not normal. Any info on this???
Thanks, Jen (Romeo)

Answer by KAte
Hi
When ever a cat losses weight but is still eating normally it does suggest that there a underlining illness. there are many conditions which can produce this affect and the only way to diagnose the actual cause is with some blood work.

one of the main causes of weight loss is thyroid problems, please see my web page here for more details

https://www.our-happy-cat.com/cat-thyroid.html

But the main thing you have to do now is to get them seen my a vet sooner rather than later before.

best wishes kate
love the picture :)

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