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My cat is losing weight and lethargic. When is it time to say goodbye?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 9 lbs

How will I know when to have the cat putvdown. Right now he's lost a lot of weight, still eating pretty good . Very lethargic, I Don’t want him to suffer

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Answered By Cara, DVM, cVMA

Veterinarian

Published on July 12th, 2017

I would take Kiki to your vet to be evaluated. There are a number of conditions that can cater weight loss in cats, but some are treatable. Your vet will likely want to check some blood work to try to figure out what's going on with him. In general though when they have fewer good days compared to bad days their quality of life may be declining.

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