My cat is skinny, lost a tooth, and won't gain weight. What's wrong?

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So I moved and my cat use too be all brown and black so when ever me and my family started taking all the animals to are new house my cat turned all white!! And got really skinny . So I started feeding him canned food and he still won't go back to his normal weight but is starting to slowly go to a beige color but only in spots! I have no idea what to do about the weight and do not have the money to get a check up until maybe a month for now ! He also lost one of his fangs! Is that a problem. Pet's info: Cat | Siamese | Male | neutered | 6 lbs

Sara Farmer, DVM · Accepted Answer

I'm not quite sure what would cause Noodles's fur to change colors but as long as his skin underneath looks okay I wouldn't be too concerned. I am concerned about the weight loss. If Noodles has lost a tooth it is possible that he has painful dental disease that is making him not want to eat. Other possibilities include intestinal parasites, kidney disease or even diabetes. I would encourage you to see a veterinarian as soon as you can. Blood work and a fecal test would probably be recommended. You could call your local animal shelter and see if there is any subsidized veterinary care in your area, or look into Care Credit (www.carecredit.com).

My cat is skinny, lost a tooth, and won't gain weight. What's wrong?

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