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Hi. My cat is very sick. He has lost a lot of weight over the past three months. This past week, he started vomiting any wet or dry food he would eat. I can feel the spine in his back and head (very bony/skinny). He has excessive thirst and is losing his fur more than usual (excessive shedding). Please help.
PLease take your cat to a vet IMMEDIATELY! You should not wait 3 months. He may have a serious kidney or liver problem and the faster you get him to the vet the better chance of being able to treat his condition.
Drinking lots of water and losing weight could indicate a thyroid problem, kidney problem or diabetes. All of these can be managed with diet changes for a while IF caught early enough.
Please do not delay taking your cat to the vet - today!
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Answers by Expert:
Tina
Expertise
I can answer questions on: cat nutrition and diet, behavior, behavior problems, training, general health, socialization/taming feral cats, TVAR, trapping feral cats, feline nutrition, and cat care. My favorite questions are on the topic of nutrition and I have special experience with hyperthyroidism in cats. Please do NOT ask me if you should take your cat to the vet - if you have any reason to suspect your cat is ill or injured please call your vet immediately!
Experience
5 years as volunteer adoption co-ordinator for a nonprofit volunteer cat rescue group. Experience working in a veterinary clinic. Current occupation: Research Scientist.
Education/Credentials
MS Biomedical Science
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