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6. Weight Loss in Senior Cats Is Never Normal
My cat's losing weight. Should I be worried? That's exactly what Dr. Amanda focuses on in this episode - senior cat weight loss and why any unexplained changes should be taken seriously.
She covers:
Why weight loss isn't normal unless it's intentional, and why weighing your cat monthly helps
The main causes of weight loss in senior cats
Hyperthyroidism, which can cause a ravenous appetite along with weight loss
Diabetes, especially in cats eating more but still losing weight, and when oral medication can work instead of insulin
For cats losing weight with a reduced appetite: dental disease…
The skinny
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