indoor cat thats not exposede to other cats
2006-10-24 09:35:00 · 12 answers · asked by organizeok 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Thyroid or adrenal gland problems. Go to the vet and have blood work done. It's not too expensive, and the meds for both these conditions isn't really expensive. You may have to give her a pill everyday for the rest of her life, but they usually do fine with it.
Good Luck.
2006-10-24 09:43:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You didn't mention the age of your cat. My cat age 14 had the same symptoms, upon a vet visit it turned out she had cancer.
I sure hope this is not the case for your cat, but in any case, get him to the vet for tests. Losing weight for a cat means something is very wrong and I don't see it getting better on it's own.
It could just be a hormone in balance that can be cured with medication.
Let's hope for the best.
2006-10-24 10:07:37 · answer #2 · answered by Hedicat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey i see that thyroid has already been mentioned but there are plenty of less dramatic reasons for this including a change in diet,age (cats over the age of 7 are considered geriatric)is also a factor. Dermatitis is also very common by you really should take the cat to a vet ,so don't get overwhelmed it may be something minor.
2006-10-24 09:44:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could be a food allergy. i work with animals in a grooming salon and we see this all the time. you may have to change her food. if you want to get rid of the greasy skin, use a degreaser, it is usually sold in groomer catalogs or pet supply store and you dont have to be a groomer to order it. then wash her with a nice soap free or, hypoallergenic, shampoo. or a medicated shampoo. we like greentea, oatmeal if it is flaky and greasy,or a shampoo called gentle. she could have a flea allergy on her skin that is causing the skin problem or an internal parasite that is the cause for the weight loss so please get her checked by your vet.
2006-10-24 10:19:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have the cat see a vet and get bloodwork done. A thyroid condition comes to mind first.
2006-10-24 09:37:24 · answer #5 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I agree with thyroid in balance have your cat checked by the vet as soon as possible
2006-10-24 10:43:44 · answer #6 · answered by Dee R. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That sounds like a thyroid imbalance. It's a simple blood test at the vet's office and the medication is very cheap. If you don't get it fixed, it could cause a lot of other health problems. Please don't ignore it, or it will just get worse and worse. It does not cure itself.
2006-10-24 09:38:34 · answer #7 · answered by Kelly H 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Your cat is ill and needs to be evaluated by a vet. Don't put it off, this is serious.
2006-10-24 10:38:10 · answer #8 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it quite is dander, (ineffective epidermis cells) and is the pussycat/dogs equivalent of human dandruff. If it quite is quite undesirable take him to the Vet as numerous issues could reason it! hypersensitive reactions led to by fleas or meals recurring, over bathing or using the incorrect shampoo, even the cat over-grooming itself!
2016-10-16 08:45:24 · answer #9 · answered by corridoni 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
did you ever hear of a veterinarian??
please contact one in your area as soon as possible.
2006-10-24 10:00:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋