Cat Losing Weight but Still Eating: 6 Causes
A cat that eats well and still loses weight is not simply getting old. That specific pattern, good appetite plus shrinking body, is one of the most useful diagnostic clues in feline medicine. It narrows the list fast, because it rules out the obvious explanation that the cat is not eating enough. Owners often notice it late. The fur hides a lot, and a cat that has always been slim can lose half a kilo without looking dramatically different. By the time the ribs feel sharp, the process has usually been running for months. Measure Before You Guess Weigh the cat on a baby scale once a week, same time of day, and write it down. A kitchen scale with a box works if the cat tolerates it. Then run your hands along the spine and hips. Fat feels soft and covers the bones. Muscle feels firm, and a cat losing muscle while eating is losing tissue, not just padding. Body condition scoring charts from your vet put a number on what your hands are feeling. A single weight is a data po...
