Why is my cat losing weight, off balance, and making strange sounds?

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Hi my names kieran. I'm just a bit worried about my cat panther. He was a stray 4 months ago and we took him in and fed him, he has had wormers and flea treatment. However he has lost weight rather than gained it, as well his balance is off. I got told by 1 vet that he had cat flue and the other said he has cancer and would need to be put down. He is very thin and you can see all of his spine and hip bones and make a very strange sound from his nose. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you. Pet's info: Cat | Bombay | Male | 4.409 lbs

Kevin Sanada, DVM · Accepted Answer

Panther has a condition known as cachexia - where they are not able to put on weight and their muscles whither away. This indicates a severe illness like cancer, so I would believe that diagnosis. Alternatively, she could also have kidney failure, FIV, FeLV, or some other debilitating condition causing the cachexia. The cat flu would be a secondary problem. It is best to get this diagnosed by a veterinarian. They can usually get some good information from blood tests. Some of the aforementioned conditions can be treated, so it's best to try and find out as soon as possible. I hope that helps.

Why is my cat losing weight, off balance, and making strange sounds?

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