Monday, November 16, 2009

What is wrong with a cat that is losing weight and eats alot and its hair is falling off in places o

My son has a stray cat that showed up at his barn.They have food out for him all the time but he looks like he is losing weight,his hair is falling out in places and on his tail,I was thinking of taking him but I don't want a sick cat and enormous vet bills.



What is wrong with a cat that is losing weight and eats alot and its hair is falling off in places on its tail

First try an over the counter worming preperation.



Second try food that is easier to eat like baby food soup or make his food soupy. It could be teeth that hurt.



Can you touth him. Perhaps he needs more protein. Sick cats sometimes do. I feed mine baby bites of cheese.



Between baby food chicken soup and softer well cut food you might find the answer. You could also try kitty vitamins.



Cats loose weight and hair for many reasons. This is really basic.



I have taken in strays all my life and feed others as well.



I have kept many cats alive with this formula.



Once when I was feeding a feral community a decent quality dry they were all sick like that. When I started feeding them soft canned meat as well. Some in the morning they all got better within a couple of months.



Best wishes I am feeding one of mine baby food right now.



What is wrong with a cat that is losing weight and eats alot and its hair is falling off in places on its tail

dont know...



What is wrong with a cat that is losing weight and eats alot and its hair is falling off in places on its tail

May be ring worm.



What is wrong with a cat that is losing weight and eats alot and its hair is falling off in places on its tail

No, something is wrong with the cat. Take him to a vet. If you were sick and helpless you would want someone to take you to a Dr. Don't be heartless.



What is wrong with a cat that is losing weight and eats alot and its hair is falling off in places on its tail

It could have fleas or some sort of skin infection



His hair could be falling out due to him/her trying to clean its self remember this cat has a life dont let it die..



What is wrong with a cat that is losing weight and eats alot and its hair is falling off in places on its tail

He sounds old. Also, he may have mange or worms... your best bet is to ring a veterinary hospital and ask for some advice. They should tell you what they think is wrong and what you can do to fix the problem.



What is wrong with a cat that is losing weight and eats alot and its hair is falling off in places on its tail

The cat may just have dry skin but I would get it checked out ASAP



What is wrong with a cat that is losing weight and eats alot and its hair is falling off in places on its tail

if it is a female cat..she may be in heat. it is very common for these symptoms to occur in cats in dogs in the summer. It may also be that the cat has tape worms, therefore, the stomach can't tolerate any food. If the cat won't eat, the nutrition in food is vital for the healthy shiny coat.



I may also suggest taking it to a humane society, or calling animal control to take it away, I know how heartbreaking that could be, but it may be in best interest.



Hope I was help



What is wrong with a cat that is losing weight and eats alot and its hair is falling off in places on its tail

Could be fleas or worms; either can cause hair loss and loss of weight.



Take him to the vet.



What is wrong with a cat that is losing weight and eats alot and its hair is falling off in places on its tail

Sounds like it could be a number of things. Thyroid, feline aids, or leukemia. You could at least get it dewormed. There is no cure for the luke or aids.



What is wrong with a cat that is losing weight and eats alot and its hair is falling off in places on its tail

He probably has worms... Go to Petco or a similar store and pick up something for a remedy...



poor kitty...



What is wrong with a cat that is losing weight and eats alot and its hair is falling off in places on its tail

well losing weight while eating alot means he has worms. the worms are getting all the food %26amp; the cat is getting none, hence the weight loss. poor guy needs to be wormed, or he's not gonna make it. hair loss could be allergies, a skin infection, mange...worming a cat is inexpensive, i would do that and mention to the vet about the tail while getting the worm medicine



What is wrong with a cat that is losing weight and eats alot and its hair is falling off in places on its tail

Uh oh...something's wrong. Sounds like worms to me, but PLEASE take it to a vet. The vets will understand, but this kitty is sick and helpless.



What is wrong with a cat that is losing weight and eats alot and its hair is falling off in places on its tail

Hi



A few things. You didn't mention whether he was drinking and peeing alot but being a stray, you wouldn't know that. If this is the case, the cat may have diabetes. If not, hyper thyroid may be the problem. If you are willing to take the cat in, the costs to start may be a bit high but these things can be easily controlled. I can help you with the diabetes so you don't need to go to the vets all the time and can take control yourself.email me if this is the case as alot of vets like to keep the cat in the office for a few days which is totally unnecessary The hyperthyroid can be treated with a pill mixed in food



The losing hair around the tail is most likly allergies. Dry foods are the number one cause of this as well as diabetes.



Canned foods w/o gravy would be best



What is wrong with a cat that is losing weight and eats alot and its hair is falling off in places on its tail

the hair thing can be ringworm, or flea allergy. Losing weight can be something simple like worms, or even something major like feline leukemia.



What is wrong with a cat that is losing weight and eats alot and its hair is falling off in places on its tail

I think that's mange.We had a cat named angel and she started loosing hair and was very ,very skinny.So we mentioned it to a lady who knew alot about pets and thats what she said.

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