missy Posted July 5, 2011 Report Share Posted July 5, 2011 Hello to all cat lovers, I have an appointment with our Vet for next week. But I was wondering if anyone knows why my cat is losing weight? She seems to be hungry alot and she eats. She is a 12 year old indoor cat, she also seems to be more lovey-dovey lately .Any thoughts???????? Missy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom and Marcia Posted July 5, 2011 Report Share Posted July 5, 2011 We had the same thing happen and even though our cats were indoors one of them managed to contract parasites. An injection, flea treatment, vitamins, and $26 later he is fine. We use Frontline regularly now. Fleas can be carried indoors on your shoes or clothing. Marcia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2fish Posted July 5, 2011 Report Share Posted July 5, 2011 sometimes it is a symtpom of worms. its very inexpensive treatment. just take her and get her checked. we have four sweet pets. one kitty name Sweet pea we rescued from the highway. and two dogs we named Faith and Hope we rescued also from the highway, and a 11 year old crippled chihuahua named Chi Chi Take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynnL Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 Since she continues to eat but lose weight, worms would be my observation. Is her belly seemly bloated? You can check her feces, there maybe worms in it or it may have a gel-like look. All it will take is a week or so of deworming meds to clear it up. Hopefully Its nothing more We use Revolution monthly because it takes care of external and internal parasites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missy Posted July 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 Thank you to all, I'm hoping it is just worms and I will buy deworming meds today. To LynnL, Can I buy Revolution in Costa Rica? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagsoul Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 If there are no signs of boils or infections the most likely thing is intestinal parasites (round or tape worms) or heart worms. At 12 years the less likely things I'll leave to your vet to look for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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