The beginning of the week he was energetic and well rounded in his weight as he normally would. But today i find him sleeping too much and when i pick him up i can feel every bone. This is NOT NORMAL FOR MY CAT..... Whats happening? I feed him properly and he goes to the vet when he is suppose to. And No he is not sick. So whats going on with my cat?
Help me please.....
He's almost a year old......
2006-12-18 19:49:16 · 26 answers · asked by CharlissaG 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
NOTE: He is eating regularly through the day though....But Why the weight lose?
And why is he sluggish?
He hasnt been coughing and sneezing....Throwing up or having diarreah... Is there something I can do until i get the money for a Vet?
2006-12-18 19:56:48 · update #1
HI there...there are many variables which can contribute to a cat to suddenly lose weight such as feline hyperthyroidsim http://www.avmi.net/NewFiles/Hyperthyroidism/Hyperthyroidism.html . It's very critical to have your cat evaluated medically to run tests to determine the cause and be treated respectively. Some feline diseases can be fatal if not addressed soon enough. It's difficult to honestly give you a fair assessment as to what would cause this therefore only a veterinarian who can see your cat would be best at this juncture. I hope he will be alright.
2006-12-18 20:08:12 · answer #1 · answered by ♪ Seattle ♫ 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Just like people, weight loss and lethargy can be symptoms of many illnesses, some of them serious. I would take him to the vet as soon as you can. I could be a simple virus, or it could be more serious. My cat lost a lot of weight and she ended up having kidney failure and diabetes, so don't wait.
I hope it's nothing serious.
2006-12-18 20:01:16 · answer #2 · answered by mbm244 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like he is VERY sick and if he has not had all his immunizations then you may have a serious problem. Cats can be diabetic and that is one major sign of it. He may also have an infection in his urinary track. Get him to the Vet ASAP cause it may just be a virus they can treat. Cats get the flu to.
Good Luck!
2006-12-18 19:52:42 · answer #3 · answered by ~Another Day~ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have to agree with all that say the vet .Things are not rights not right... Cats are curious little shits. I had one that did similar ... Upon finding out the problem . It had caught and ingested a mouse that had eaten Decon (RAT POISION) I was lucky I got to the vet in time . the prob is dehidration,, The poision sucks all the liquid- water from there Body causing them to loose weight and become listless...... P.S. Call a vet...Good luck
2006-12-18 20:18:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
How do you know he's not sick? I didn't think my cat was sick either, but, when I realized she was skinny, it was too late. She had stomach cancer. It's never good if they lose weight drastically, and/or quickly. I would take him to the vet.
2006-12-18 19:58:38 · answer #5 · answered by bon b 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Consume low calorie food
2016-06-29 04:09:34 · answer #6 · answered by Renae 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He needs to see a vet urgently. It could be something easily treatable but without a proper diagnosis you won't know.
Good luck, I hope he's OK.
2006-12-18 21:20:10 · answer #7 · answered by gerrifriend 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A vet visit definitly for blood tests. Sounds like symptoms my cat had -- lymes!
2006-12-18 20:01:20 · answer #8 · answered by swan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats can dehydrate very quickly, check to see whether he is drinking enough water and eating, and call your vet right away.
2006-12-18 19:53:21 · answer #9 · answered by kldt7 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To the vet ASAP! Maybe he ate something and is obstructed but that isn't normal
2006-12-18 19:54:18 · answer #10 · answered by beanie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋