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4 Οκτ 2023 · Why Is My Older Cat Losing Weight? 8 Common Causes. In order to treat your cat’s weight loss, it’s important for veterinarians to identify the cause of the weight loss. These are common reasons that older cats lose weight: Dental disease. Issues with the teeth or inflammation in the gums can make chewing and eating quite painful.
Some cats have a natural, harmless “sagginess” to their skin that is the result of a small amount of excess skin, the common primordial pouch, or stretched skin that is the result of significant weight loss.
15 Αυγ 2023 · Weight loss despite having a good appetite is common in older cats. The most common causes are hyperthyroidism, diabetes, cancer and normal aging changes. Treatments are available for senior cat conditions that can help them regain their lost weight.
4 ημέρες πριν · Dental Wear. Aging cats may have worn or missing teeth. While some dental wear is normal, regular vet check-ups can help ensure there are no infections or painful conditions. Providing softer food can make eating easier for cats with dental issues, and regular dental care can prevent more serious problems.
3 Οκτ 2024 · Older cats can lose weight for several reasons, including dental disease, oral pain, digestive issues, cancer, and systemic diseases, such as diabetes and hyperthyroidism. Most...
15 Σεπ 2024 · 1. Normal Aging. Weight loss in cats is a natural part of aging and happens through normal changes in the metabolic process, which causes loss of both muscle and general body weight. This happens slowly over time and in small incremental amounts. Weight loss through aging never happens suddenly.
1 Ιουλ 2006 · Examine the skin and coat for any lesions, evidence of parasites, or alopecia. The skin can reveal a paraneoplastic syndrome. The crusting and fissure dermatosis of necrolytic migratory erythema (hepatocutaneous syndrome) is rare in cats and can occur with a hepatopathy or pancreatic tumor.
