Skinny cat eats a lot but does not gain weight

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>>Did the vet do blood work for hyperthyroidism?  Classic symptoms of it are >eating a lot, yet losing weight.  Of course it may be something else, but >that’s a starting point, IMO.

We had similar symptoms, but it was FIP in our case Brad

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Yes. Take her to a different vet. Your vet is in la la land, in my opnion. Gail – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Did the vet do blood work for hyperthyroidism?  Classic symptoms of it are > eating a lot, yet losing weight.  Of course it may be something else, but > that’s a starting point, IMO. > Either bring her back to that vet, making it clear that she still has a > problem, or take her to a different vet. > Cathy > — > "Staccato signals of constant information…" > ("The Boy in the Bubble")  Paul Simon > Hi, > Our 6 year old cat has been eating more but has been losing weight for > the fast past few months. We took her to the vet who could not find > anything wrong, but I know something is wrong with her. > We moved a few months ago and thought her losing weight was from moving >   to a new home. > We really appreciate any advice. > Thank you, > Nic

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> Hi, > Our 6 year old cat has been eating more but has been losing weight for > the fast past few months. We took her to the vet who could not find > anything wrong, but I know something is wrong with her.

Nic, No one knows your cat better than you; her moods, behavior and general habits.  If you feel something just doesn’t seem right but your vet says she’s fine, its time for a second opinion.  Your first loyalty is to your cat, not your vet, since her life is entrusted to you. Increased appetite and weight loss are both signs of diabetes and hyperthyroidism (among other illnesses).  Did your vet take a blood sample for CBC/chemistry – especially for glucose to check for diabetes and T4 for thyroid function – or even an instant urine sample to check for sugar and ketones while he waits for the results of the blood test? I’m leaning more towards diabetes than hyperthyroidism because most hyperthyroid cats have an increased heart rate – which I’m sure he would have detected via auscultation – unless he dismissed tachycardia due to excitment. > We moved a few months ago and thought her losing weight was from moving >   to a new home.

That’s a reasonable assumption; it was a wise decision to take her to a vet when you noticed a continued loss of weight.  I’m sorry to say, I think your vet erred.  Please take her to another vet *tomorrow*. If her weight loss is a result of diabetes she may be at serious risk of diabetic ketoacidosis – which is a true medical emergency.  Untreated hyperthyroidism also results in a multitude of systemic dysfunctions (including cardiac) since hyperthyroidism affects every organ system in the body. The bottom line is you need a second opinion *immediately*.  *Please* do not hesitate – *Tomorrow* wouldn’t be soon enough for me! Good luck. Phil.

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Hi, Our 6 year old cat has been eating more but has been losing weight for the fast past few months. We took her to the vet who could not find anything wrong, but I know something is wrong with her. We moved a few months ago and thought her losing weight was from moving   to a new home. We really appreciate any advice. Thank you, Nic

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Did the vet do blood work for hyperthyroidism?  Classic symptoms of it are eating a lot, yet losing weight.  Of course it may be something else, but that’s a starting point, IMO. Either bring her back to that vet, making it clear that she still has a problem, or take her to a different vet. Cathy — "Staccato signals of constant information…" ("The Boy in the Bubble")  Paul Simon

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hi, > Our 6 year old cat has been eating more but has been losing weight for > the fast past few months. We took her to the vet who could not find > anything wrong, but I know something is wrong with her. > We moved a few months ago and thought her losing weight was from moving >   to a new home. > We really appreciate any advice. > Thank you, > Nic

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>>Did the vet do blood work for hyperthyroidism?  Classic symptoms of it are >eating a lot, yet losing weight.  Of course it may be something else, but >that’s a starting point, IMO.

We had similar symptoms, but it was FIP in our case Brad

Response:

Yes. Take her to a different vet. Your vet is in la la land, in my opnion. Gail – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Did the vet do blood work for hyperthyroidism?  Classic symptoms of it are > eating a lot, yet losing weight.  Of course it may be something else, but > that’s a starting point, IMO. > Either bring her back to that vet, making it clear that she still has a > problem, or take her to a different vet. > Cathy > — > "Staccato signals of constant information…" > ("The Boy in the Bubble")  Paul Simon > Hi, > Our 6 year old cat has been eating more but has been losing weight for > the fast past few months. We took her to the vet who could not find > anything wrong, but I know something is wrong with her. > We moved a few months ago and thought her losing weight was from moving >   to a new home. > We really appreciate any advice. > Thank you, > Nic

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> Hi, > Our 6 year old cat has been eating more but has been losing weight for > the fast past few months. We took her to the vet who could not find > anything wrong, but I know something is wrong with her.

Nic, No one knows your cat better than you; her moods, behavior and general habits.  If you feel something just doesn’t seem right but your vet says she’s fine, its time for a second opinion.  Your first loyalty is to your cat, not your vet, since her life is entrusted to you. Increased appetite and weight loss are both signs of diabetes and hyperthyroidism (among other illnesses).  Did your vet take a blood sample for CBC/chemistry – especially for glucose to check for diabetes and T4 for thyroid function – or even an instant urine sample to check for sugar and ketones while he waits for the results of the blood test? I’m leaning more towards diabetes than hyperthyroidism because most hyperthyroid cats have an increased heart rate – which I’m sure he would have detected via auscultation – unless he dismissed tachycardia due to excitment. > We moved a few months ago and thought her losing weight was from moving >   to a new home.

That’s a reasonable assumption; it was a wise decision to take her to a vet when you noticed a continued loss of weight.  I’m sorry to say, I think your vet erred.  Please take her to another vet *tomorrow*. If her weight loss is a result of diabetes she may be at serious risk of diabetic ketoacidosis – which is a true medical emergency.  Untreated hyperthyroidism also results in a multitude of systemic dysfunctions (including cardiac) since hyperthyroidism affects every organ system in the body. The bottom line is you need a second opinion *immediately*.  *Please* do not hesitate – *Tomorrow* wouldn’t be soon enough for me! Good luck. Phil.

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Hi, Our 6 year old cat has been eating more but has been losing weight for the fast past few months. We took her to the vet who could not find anything wrong, but I know something is wrong with her. We moved a few months ago and thought her losing weight was from moving   to a new home. We really appreciate any advice. Thank you, Nic

Response:

Did the vet do blood work for hyperthyroidism?  Classic symptoms of it are eating a lot, yet losing weight.  Of course it may be something else, but that’s a starting point, IMO. Either bring her back to that vet, making it clear that she still has a problem, or take her to a different vet. Cathy — "Staccato signals of constant information…" ("The Boy in the Bubble")  Paul Simon

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hi, > Our 6 year old cat has been eating more but has been losing weight for > the fast past few months. We took her to the vet who could not find > anything wrong, but I know something is wrong with her. > We moved a few months ago and thought her losing weight was from moving >   to a new home. > We really appreciate any advice. > Thank you, > Nic

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>>Did the vet do blood work for hyperthyroidism?  Classic symptoms of it are >eating a lot, yet losing weight.  Of course it may be something else, but >that’s a starting point, IMO.

We had similar symptoms, but it was FIP in our case Brad

Response:

Yes. Take her to a different vet. Your vet is in la la land, in my opnion. Gail – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Did the vet do blood work for hyperthyroidism?  Classic symptoms of it are > eating a lot, yet losing weight.  Of course it may be something else, but > that’s a starting point, IMO. > Either bring her back to that vet, making it clear that she still has a > problem, or take her to a different vet. > Cathy > — > "Staccato signals of constant information…" > ("The Boy in the Bubble")  Paul Simon > Hi, > Our 6 year old cat has been eating more but has been losing weight for > the fast past few months. We took her to the vet who could not find > anything wrong, but I know something is wrong with her. > We moved a few months ago and thought her losing weight was from moving >   to a new home. > We really appreciate any advice. > Thank you, > Nic

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> Hi, > Our 6 year old cat has been eating more but has been losing weight for > the fast past few months. We took her to the vet who could not find > anything wrong, but I know something is wrong with her.

Nic, No one knows your cat better than you; her moods, behavior and general habits.  If you feel something just doesn’t seem right but your vet says she’s fine, its time for a second opinion.  Your first loyalty is to your cat, not your vet, since her life is entrusted to you. Increased appetite and weight loss are both signs of diabetes and hyperthyroidism (among other illnesses).  Did your vet take a blood sample for CBC/chemistry – especially for glucose to check for diabetes and T4 for thyroid function – or even an instant urine sample to check for sugar and ketones while he waits for the results of the blood test? I’m leaning more towards diabetes than hyperthyroidism because most hyperthyroid cats have an increased heart rate – which I’m sure he would have detected via auscultation – unless he dismissed tachycardia due to excitment. > We moved a few months ago and thought her losing weight was from moving >   to a new home.

That’s a reasonable assumption; it was a wise decision to take her to a vet when you noticed a continued loss of weight.  I’m sorry to say, I think your vet erred.  Please take her to another vet *tomorrow*. If her weight loss is a result of diabetes she may be at serious risk of diabetic ketoacidosis – which is a true medical emergency.  Untreated hyperthyroidism also results in a multitude of systemic dysfunctions (including cardiac) since hyperthyroidism affects every organ system in the body. The bottom line is you need a second opinion *immediately*.  *Please* do not hesitate – *Tomorrow* wouldn’t be soon enough for me! Good luck. Phil.

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Hi, Our 6 year old cat has been eating more but has been losing weight for the fast past few months. We took her to the vet who could not find anything wrong, but I know something is wrong with her. We moved a few months ago and thought her losing weight was from moving   to a new home. We really appreciate any advice. Thank you, Nic

Response:

Did the vet do blood work for hyperthyroidism?  Classic symptoms of it are eating a lot, yet losing weight.  Of course it may be something else, but that’s a starting point, IMO. Either bring her back to that vet, making it clear that she still has a problem, or take her to a different vet. Cathy — "Staccato signals of constant information…" ("The Boy in the Bubble")  Paul Simon

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hi, > Our 6 year old cat has been eating more but has been losing weight for > the fast past few months. We took her to the vet who could not find > anything wrong, but I know something is wrong with her. > We moved a few months ago and thought her losing weight was from moving >   to a new home. > We really appreciate any advice. > Thank you, > Nic

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