Hi all, Am new here and reaching put for help. I have a 7 year old sphynx who has always been in great health. About 6months ago she was bedridden sick for a couple of days and has since lost a lot of weight and is constantly screaming for food. She is on a diet of royal canin wet and dry food and also has boiled chicken. The vets have run blood test on her and all came up normal. I have increased her food but she still seems like she is starving all the time. Can anyone share if this might just be her aging or if you have experienced anything similar? Any help or suggestions is really appreciated. Thanks!!
Weight loss and increased appetite. HELP :'(
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Hmmm glad the bloodwork came up clear as my first thought was diabetes or hyperthyroid issue. Do you leave dry out for them to graze or just do scheduled feedings?
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Glad the blood work came back good. Does she still lose weight or stays at the same weight now? I know older cats can lose weight and feel hungry all of the time due to thyriod problems. But your sphynx isn't that old and you should see it in the blood test.
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@MsWhitey , welcoming you and your girl to the family. is she spayed? what was her Glucose (blood sugar) / Thyroid (T4) count on her bloodwork?
I am not a vet but went thru similar with my two of my adult kitties. I am not a vet , would be interested in a copy of her blood work, you can post her (edit out address/personal info ).
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I am not a vet but went thru similar with my two of my adult kitties. I am not a vet , would be interested in a copy of her blood work, you can post her (edit out address/personal info ).
we are here for you... btw, what is your girl's name? photo. all paws are family.
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Did you ever find an answer? My 15 year old neutered male is having the same issue. Has gone from 11 to 8 pounds, bit he is active and always hungry. He’s going for the other cat’s meals and our plates too. All bloodwork looks good, but he has a chronic sinus issue.
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Glad the bloodwork came out well. Senior cats can lose muscle tone/weight. What exactly has your vet shared with you about the weight loss? Our breeder has a girl that is 17 and is very skinny (dropped a lot of weight over the past couple of years) all bloodwork is good, for her it is just old age.
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@Catzzzmeow Vet says that his Thyroid numbers are perfect as are all other indicators. The fact he is always hungry doesn’t seem to phase the vet, but is an indication that it’s likely not cancer or renal disease. It’s the increase in appetite that concerns me. He’s eating at least double what he used to and he is skinnier than ever. Taking him every 8 weeks to be weighed. Holding steady at last 2 weigh ins.
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You might get a second opinion since you are so concerned. With some conditions the body is not able to absorb the nutrients needed with some forms, so they eat more. Hope that makes sense. Did your vet discuss the food you are feeding…as they age sometimes their dietary needs can change.
But again if bloodwork came back fine that is usually a great indicator of what is or is not going on. Glad they are holding their weight! It could just be old age…bless that baby.
But again if bloodwork came back fine that is usually a great indicator of what is or is not going on. Glad they are holding their weight! It could just be old age…bless that baby.
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@MsWhitey , double checking to see what her blood glucose level is . results in blood work? did glucose level came back in normal range ?
sharing , lose of weight, increase appetite and increased thirst can be signs of diabetes in pets. ( have had both a diabetic kitty and a diabetic rottie). some diabetics feel under the weather from flare ups of pancreatitis. just want to make sure they ruled out diabetes or early onset with blood work. take one more thing off the list to rule out.
(@3SphynxMama , sharing, and asking too if vet ruled out diabetes?). please do not hesitate to start your own post and details with your baby so we can chime in. don't want your post lost in another members thread. we are here for you. so glad you joined us., hugs n head smooches. look foward to an introduction post too!
hugs n head smooches, following closely for updates.
sharing , lose of weight, increase appetite and increased thirst can be signs of diabetes in pets. ( have had both a diabetic kitty and a diabetic rottie). some diabetics feel under the weather from flare ups of pancreatitis. just want to make sure they ruled out diabetes or early onset with blood work. take one more thing off the list to rule out.
(@3SphynxMama , sharing, and asking too if vet ruled out diabetes?). please do not hesitate to start your own post and details with your baby so we can chime in. don't want your post lost in another members thread. we are here for you. so glad you joined us., hugs n head smooches. look foward to an introduction post too!
hugs n head smooches, following closely for updates.
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@3SphynxMama , thinking of you and your baby. please don't hesitate to start your own post ,so we can follow along. all paws are family. love to see a pic of your senior boy. we are here for you. hugs n head smooches.