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Cats with kidney failure can exhibit weight gain or weight loss. Its common in middle agedolder cats.
Weight loss is fairly easy to note in felines due to their petite stature.
Weight gain and hair loss in cats. Other causes of cat hair and weight loss include. Dental problems A toothache can cause your cat to eat less than usual or be particular with food selection. Organ failure Malfunction of organs such as the gallbladder and pancreatic disease can also cause cats to lose weight fast.
Cats that refuse to eat are also at risk of getting fatty liver disease. Hair loss in cats is almost never normal and can be due to serious health issues such as allergies fleas stress pain or ringworm. If you notice any bald spots or areas with shorter or thin hair on your cat schedule an appointment with your vet so you can figure out whats going on and treat it.
I would say a strong possibility is hyperthyroidism. Its common in middle agedolder cats. Some of the signs are weight loss despite a very good appetite increased water consumption and hair loss.
Feline diabetes can cause hair loss in cats and is seen with other symptoms such as weight loss desire to eat excess thirst and increase in the frequency of urination. Cat Hair Loss from seborrhea sicca due to Feline Diabetes. A 5 kg cat who is on a maintenance diet and doesnt need to gain or lose weight.
220 RER x 12 264 calories per day. A 1 kg kitten who is growing. 100 RER x 25 250 calories per day.
A 65 kg obese cat who needs to lose weight. 265 RER x 8 251 calories per day. As your cat loses weight his RER will drop and you should adjust this formula.
There is the initial tumor and any additional cancer that has spread internally and externally. The skin will then display lesions and cats will lose hair. Weight can also be affected with some animals refusing to eat anorexia.
This condition is not linked to a specific breed. Cats over the age of 12 may start to lose weight and 23 of older cats will actually be underweight. Cats follow the same timeline for their bodies as humans do.
We tend to gain weight as we approach age 50 or more and as we pass later birthdays we. Weight loss may occur naturally especially as your cat ages or changes her diet. Excessive thirst could be due to her food not providing enough hydration or being in a hotter-than-usual environment.
However if your cat is showing both symptoms. Weight loss in cats is usually a sign of a problem. Rapid weight loss is easy to spot but gradual weight loss can be tricky especially if your cat is fluffy.
Weight loss can be caused by many different problems ranging from minor to serious. Always contact your vet if you think your cat has lost weight. If your cats hair loss is accompanied by sudden weight gain lethargy and cold intolerance it could be a treatable thyroid condition.
The thyroid gland produces hormones that aid and assist in metabolic functions. In your cat bald patches and hair loss can also be caused by a hormonal imbalance. Specific hormones are responsible for your cats hair growth and in turn may also be the reason why your cat is losing hair.
When there is a surplus or deficiency of these hormones hair loss can occur. Clinical signs of hypothyroidism in cats include. Matting of the fur.
Hair loss on the ears. Diagnosis of hypothyroidism in cats is typically based on measurement of thyroid hormones. Low T4 levels can be suggestive of hypothyroidism.
Weight loss is fairly easy to note in felines due to their petite stature. You may notice the hip bones spine and shoulder blades are now more prominent in your cat after losing weight. The skin may be loose and look a size too big for the body.
Your felines fur might appear dull brittle and may even fall out. His breath might smell bad as he develops mouth ulcers. Kitty may lose interest in food and throw up a lot.
Cats with kidney failure can exhibit weight gain or weight loss. Although he might not actually lose hair his coat quality declines. For cats youll notice it first on the tips of their ears.
Hair loss can be a sign of abnormal thyroid levels either low or high or even an early indicator of Cushings Syndrome. Well talk more about this disease in a moment which results from abnormally high levels of cortisol a hormone secreted by the adrenal gland. Giardia is an infection that most people are familiar with.
It is a one-celled organism that spreads to cats through ingestion of cysts contained in contaminated food and water. Symptoms of Giardia include diarrhea weight loss dehydration and lack of appetite. Detection and treatment are difficult but not impossible.