Any ideas before i contact the vets.
2006-09-08 03:50:27 · 29 answers · asked by avril h 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
Is he always hungry? It might be worms.
Best get it checked out, could be anything.
2006-09-08 03:52:40 · answer #1 · answered by Carrie 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It could be a myriad of different things. Despite the answers from some of the folks on here it's highly unlikely that it's worms, unless you have an outdoor cat. Indoor, well-fed housecats just don't run into those kinds of problems. But weight loss, lethargy and loss of appetite are all symptoms of illness in cats and should be taken very seriously. You need to see your vet as soon as possible. If you're waiting for an appointment, try and not wait more than a couple of days. Most importantly, make sure your cat is drinking...dehydration in cats can be a killer. Good luck. I hope your kitty is feeling better soon!
2006-09-08 04:02:38 · answer #2 · answered by Alleycat 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is he neutered? If not, he might lose weight for that reason.
Is he an outdoor cat? He could have picked up worms (or some other disease).
How much weight has he lost and how quickly? This will give us a clue if you need to see a vet, like NOW. If the weight loss is substantial in a short period of time, I would take him to a vet immediately.
Most of my answers will ultimately required a trip to the vet - to spay/neuter, for wormer (although you can buy a general wormer such as panacur over the internet), or to determine if there is something more serious wrong.
2006-09-08 03:56:25 · answer #3 · answered by Ragdoll Kitty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree! you want a second opinion... sure the cat ought to loose weight, yet being overweight & a UTI (i'm able to't spell it out both) do *no longer* upload up! Mega-dose cranberry pills (lady component of drugstore) would help, some thing in cranberries keeps the micro organism from sticking to the wall of the bladder. make positive she is getting quite some sparkling/sparkling water - perchance even bottled. extreme fiber could also help w/ weightloss, my cats love pumpkin pie filling (no spices) - imagine it truly is sweet. Loaded w/ fiber & supplements it truly is solid for constipation, diareah, hairballs & help w/ weight-reduction plan as more desirable nutrition so the cat would not sense like it truly is starving. DO get the cat checked by technique of yet another vet, she would have kidney stones or a extra extreme an infection. she will inform you at the same time as it truly is time to bypass, see you later as she has high quality of existence - that's not time.
2016-11-06 21:49:47 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you changed the diet lately? Different food? Different litter? If you answer no to these then read on...
There are a number of reasons pets can loose weight from Bacterial or viral infections to fleas. Your best bet is to schedule an appointment with the vet.
2006-09-08 03:56:11 · answer #5 · answered by misstigeress 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Decreased weight is a symptom of HUNDREDS of different problems that a 2 year old cat could get...speak with a vet...
2006-09-08 03:56:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
take it to the vet. Do not try to diagnose the ailment yourself. Chances are you will not get it right. The vet has studied for years to practice and is still learning day to day.Pay the money and get the cat sorted out asap.
2006-09-08 03:59:43 · answer #7 · answered by CarolMcS 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get to the vets right away, this may be a blockage which needs to be cleared. If one of the tubes is blocked leading to the stomach, the food wont reach there and she will lose weight.
2006-09-08 09:09:40 · answer #8 · answered by cornishmaid 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I have a 18yr old cat that lost weight dramatically like that and there was nothing wrong but just to be on the safe side please take your cat to a vet soon it could be many outher things. Good Luck
2006-09-08 04:02:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, contact the vet.
You'll need a stool sample as it could be parasites.
The vet will need to do blood work and check for hyperthyroidism,diabetes and kidney disease.(to name a few)
I hope your kitty is ok.
2006-09-08 03:56:16 · answer #10 · answered by Ragdollfloozie is Pensive! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had this problem with my cat, took her to the vets and said it was due to thyroid problems. I would take her to the vets to be on the safe side.
2006-09-08 03:53:49 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋