Is my cat to skinny - i have wormed her!!?

Question

She is 10 months old and she gets fed about 3 times a day . she is very skinny and her bones stick out. we have wormed her about 1 month ago but still she isnt gaining weight . i sometimes give her milk and i know your not suposed to but she doesnt drink water. please help
thank you to all who answer!

thank you for the answer and i thought it could be becuase she runs around a lot outside?

Answer 1

be sure she has all her shots and her check up not just the worm plm. esp if she is gonna be an outside cat she will need her shots for protection from getting sick. She doesn't drink water because she knows ull give her milk. milk can give her the runs and u wouldnt know because shes outside. with having the runs constently ..there is dehydration and with dehydration there can be the inablity to gain weight. Once in a while milk treat is ok like once in every one or two months. Other than that......... She is an outside cat shes more active and prolly has a high metabolism. My cat own is skinny but very tall and lean cat and he eats all the time too. He will just be a skinny cat. There are alot of fat cats out there that make normal healthy weight cats look underweight or sick when in fact they are healthy.

Answer 2

regardless of if he replaced into obese at 13 kilos or no longer, dropping 3 kilos in a quick quantity of time isn't a sturdy sign. i could difficulty approximately issues like thyroid affliction, kidney affliction, diabetes, IBD (inflammatory bowel affliction), constipation (my cats scoot while they are constipated), tom cat leukemia or maybe maximum cancers. if your contemporary vet is stumped, there is not any reason to no longer discover yet another vet for a 2d opinion. yet while there are not any worms, then i think of the subsequent step is going to be some blood assessments, and in keeping with probability an examination of his anal sacs and a particular eating recurring. interior the interim, attempt to maintain a log of his litterbox interest - how usually he urinates and defecates, how massive the stools and moist patches are and what the consistency of the stool is (problematic or delicate). proportion this suggestions with the vet next time you're taking your cat in.

Answer 3

i rescued a cat who was malnourished and very sickly.. boney and skinny etc..
He didnt drink water or eat dry or wetfood for a few days to a week at least, upon entering the house... my other 2 cats would eat in front of him, but he wouldnt...
I tried 2 or 3 different types of dry food before my vet suggested one which he actually ate! Its called NUTRO MAX CAT, and my cat likes the Chicken Flavor, tho they do have salmon flavor too...
my point is, try buying a different type of food, good quality, not that friskies junk... nutro makes a good food! your cat may just need a change of taste..
also, try kitten food, it has more fat and protein than adult food... so that will fatten her up quickly and tastes better to cats (mix kitten dry food with adult dry food so that she gets all the nutrition she needs)
Monitor her while she sniffs around the bowl, but dont get down in her face and watch... this may dissuade her from eating... cats are finnicky like that.
Good luck! (if that fails, try the vet.. could be some sort of colitis or intestinal problems)

Answer 4

first off.. no milk.. most cats are lactic acid intolerant.. like alot of humans.. get her to the vet ASAP. worms are hard to get rid of.. i got my cats from the shelter when they were 8 and 10 weeks old.. the one had worms and it took pills from the vet and like 3 rounds of worm medicine.. if your cat is not gaining weight it might be more serious than just worms.. and not drinking water is really bad.. sign of kidney damage

Answer 5

There are many causes why your kitten is thin.
Worms and other parasites ,Liver and kidney problems ,Just a few to mention.Have you taken your kitten to the Vet ,if not please do so. Over the counter wormers do not work very good ,its better to get it straight from the vet it also works better.But to get to the bottom of the problem you should get the kitten checked out.
Fading Kitten Syndrome

The first few weeks of a kitten's life are crucial. They are fragile, helpless creatures who rely on their mother for nutrition as well as social education. Kittens that do not survive the first few weeks have been called “faders” or afflicted with “fading kitten syndrome.” About 20 to 40 percent of all kittens born will not survive past 12 weeks of age. After reaching 12 weeks, most kittens will continue to grow and develop.

Causes of kitten death in the first 12 weeks of life are generally linked to problems associated during development in the uterus, with the birth process or around the time of weaning.

Uterine Development Problems

Birth defects, which includes both genetic as well as drug or environmental causes, account for a large number of fading kittens. The easiest birth defect to detect would be malformation of the head, limbs, genital or anal area as well as a cleft palate.

After birth, close thorough examination of the kitten, including examining the roof of the mouth, can help pick up on any potentially fatal birth defects.

Pregnant cats that are fed a low quality diet have a higher incidence of fading kittens. The kittens can be born weak, diseased and underweight. Some kittens will suffer from uterine malnutrition due to competition between other developing fetuses in very large litters.

Birth Process Problems

The delivery process can be quite traumatic for both the queen and the kittens. Extended labor and difficulty passing the kitten can result in potentially fatal injuries. Cannibalism at the time of delivery can also occur, leading to kitten death. Neglect of the newborn either due to a nervous, high-strung new mother or due to illness usually results in early kitten death.

Weaning Problems

In kittens, blood type problems can be devastating. If the mother and the kittens do not have the same blood type, serious illness including death can occur in the kitten. This phenomenon is not common since the majority of cats have similar blood types. Unfortunately, blood type concerns do occur more frequently in purebred cats. If the queen and kittens do not have compatible blood types, death of the kitten can occur within days to weeks of nursing.

Once the problem is diagnosed, future litters should be removed from that queen and orphan-raised. There is no treatment for the kittens already afflicted with the illness associated with blood type incompatibility. Other problems during nursing and weaning that can cause kitten death include various infectious diseases, bacterial and viral, as well as parasites.

Diagnosing Fading Kitten Syndrome

Kittens that do not survive beyond 12 weeks of age are generally diagnosed with fading kitten syndrome. These kittens can slowly deteriorate, stop nursing, and grow profoundly weak and thin. The exact cause of the fading kitten is usually not determined. If more than 20 percent of the litter is affected, submitting a recently expired kitten for post mortem examination to determine the cause of death may be helpful in preventing additional kitten losses.

Treatment

Finding the cause of the fading kitten syndrome will help determine if any treatment will help. Birth defects and severe traumas are difficult to treat with a good outcome. Bacterial and viral infections can be treated, and with aggressive care, some of these kittens can survive. Expect your veterinarian to recommend hospitalization, injectable fluid support, antibiotics and assisted feedings. If the kitten does not survive, post mortem examination in order to help the remaining litter is recommended.

Home Care

Early detection of fading kitten syndrome is essential. Thorough exam at the time of birth to detect any developmental defects is important. Daily weights are also crucial in monitoring the kitten's development. Make sure the queen is fed a high quality pregnancy diet and then a high quality nursing diet. Monitor the kittens closely for signs of trauma, cannibalism, weakness or neglect. Prompt veterinary attention for those suspect kittens is necessary.

Preventative Care

Certain numbers of kitten losses are unavoidable. Feeding the queen a high quality pregnancy diet and keeping her quite and calm can help. Detecting early signs of fading kitten syndrome with prompt veterinary care can help reduce the number of kitten deaths.

Answer 6

It could be that she's running it off. But you might want to try a high-calorie food. And if you haven't already, take her for a check-up in case there's something else wrong.

Good luck!

Answer 7

If she's that skinny talk to the vet about her. Or take her to see the vet.

Answer 8

Your cat needs to see a vet, RIGHT AWAY!

Answer 9

alot of cats are skinny if she is active alot it's normal