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DC_MC
Explorer III
May 16, 2021

Skinny cat

I have a 10 year old Himalayan cat. She has always been a really picky eater and is just too skinny. Been feeding her dry Iams that was what she seemed to eat best. She got tired of that and tried canned fancy feast. She seemed to like that pretty good for a couple weeks but now isn’t eating it too well. She’s back to eating the dry Iams more. Any suggestions to try and get her to gain a little weight?
  • JKJavelin's avatar
    JKJavelin
    Explorer III
    May 16, 2021
    Agree with above, but will add, try to find a cat-only vet if possible. Our 12 year old was sick last November and our regular vet checked her and said no cancer and gave meds, but we kept calling and took her back and mid January he said she's full of cancer. We were then referred to a cat-only vet by my wife's friend, but too late. Horrible experience. And the regular vet has the highest rating around.
    Do it now!
    JK
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    Pawz4me
    Explorer
    May 16, 2021
    Has she had a thorough vet check with blood work recently? At 10 I'd want to get a senior blood panel done, check for kidney and thyroid function, have her teeth checked, etc. All those and more can cause weight loss and/or change in appetite.

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