Why is my cat eating so much and not gaining weight?
Eating and Losing Weight Cats that seem to always be hungry and never gain weight are often diagnosed with some sort of an ailment. These include: Intestinal parasites: Commonly referred to as worms, intestinal parasites feed off of what a cat eats, stealing a large percentage of the nutrition from the food.
Why does my cat eat so much but not gain weight?
If your cat is eating lots of food but not putting on extra weight, you’re bound to be concerned. We know that overindulging in food leads to weight gain, so it’s hard to understand how a cat could overeat but stay very lean. Parasitic worms (tapeworms, roundworms, and hookworms) can mean that your cat eats a lot, yet loses weight.
Why does my 13 year old cat eat so much?
My 13-year-old cat seems healthy, she eats, drinks and plays. Despite eating a lot, howeve, she is losing weight. She has gone from a chubby cat to scrawny. Is she sick? I see this situation frequently. Generally, when cats eat well, it is a sign of good health. An excessive appetite, however, might indicate a problem.
Is it normal for a cat to lose its appetite?
Cat loss of appetite. Cats and kittens are well known to be less food orientated than dogs. They can be fussy or picky eaters but when they are not eating all together it can be a worry.
What should I Feed my Cat to help him lose weight?
So they eat more to get the nutrients they need, leading to weight gain and obesity. If you want your kitty to lose weight you need to feed a high animal protein/low carb wet food only. Raw would be even better. Check out mschauer’s thread on Mickey’s weight loss.
If your cat is eating lots of food but not putting on extra weight, you’re bound to be concerned. We know that overindulging in food leads to weight gain, so it’s hard to understand how a cat could overeat but stay very lean. Parasitic worms (tapeworms, roundworms, and hookworms) can mean that your cat eats a lot, yet loses weight.
My 13-year-old cat seems healthy, she eats, drinks and plays. Despite eating a lot, howeve, she is losing weight. She has gone from a chubby cat to scrawny. Is she sick? I see this situation frequently. Generally, when cats eat well, it is a sign of good health. An excessive appetite, however, might indicate a problem.
Why is my senior cat losing by still eating?
1 Hyperthyroidism. Hyperthyroidism is one of the more common reasons that a cat will lose weight especially when they get into their senior years. 2 Diabetes. Another cause for an older cat to lose weight is feline diabetes. 3 Dental Problems. Bad teeth can lead to all sorts of problems in cats. 4 Organ Failure. 5 Cancer.
When did my cat start to lose weight?
She came through and now 18 months later is still with us, eats and drinks a lot, but when she turned 15 in August 2019 she started losing weight. Regularly. Despite eating and drinking normally.
