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Damia
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From:Vancouver, Washignton, USA
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posted 07-21-2003 01:17 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Damia   Click Here to Email Damia     Edit/Delete Message
I have a 1 year old neutered Kitty named Ralph and in m=March when we got him fixed he wieghed 10lbs 8ounces. Over the past 2 months he's been losing weight. He eats fine and drinks fine, but his little bones are starting to show. When I weighed him last week he was at 8lbs even!!! I can't figure out what's wrong...

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nern
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posted 07-21-2003 08:01 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for nern   Click Here to Email nern     Edit/Delete Message
You may want to have him checked by a vet since weight loss could mean a number of things. Does he appear to be lethargic or sick in anyway? Is he exetremely active? When he went to the vet was he dewormed and tested for Felv/Fiv?
It could be something as simple as worms or it might be something more serious. If he loses any more weight...I would get him to a vet right away to have any health problems ruled out.

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sgs_jenjen
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posted 07-23-2003 03:23 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for sgs_jenjen   Click Here to Email sgs_jenjen     Edit/Delete Message
Hi.

Reading your post - two immediate thoughts come to mind.

Diabetes or Thyroid Disorder - both cause loss of weight in spite of the cat eating normally.

Both require blood tests for proper diagnosis. With diabetes the cat will drink excessively; with thryroid (hyperactive); the cat will lose weight.

I also agree with the above comment - I would keep an eye on your cat and if the weight loss continues, bring kitty in to a vet you trust.
SGS

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