Senior cat vomiting, diarrhea, losing weight, but always hungry?

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Bee used to look for our hair bands for ponytails and eat them.as far as , we know she has not done this for a while,but all of a sudden we suspected worms so we treated her. Then about a month later she started throwing up,then diarrhea, very watery,vomit was yellow or brown,losing weight,see her bones but her stomach is fat,she's wants food all the time but then has diarrhea we gave her tuna cubes,pediolite. Won't drink it,and when she eats sounds like teeth are lose. Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | unspayed | 10 years and 3 months old | 4.5 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poot Honey Bee!! I think Honey Bee needs to see your Vet today. Losing weight, vomiting and diarrhea in an older cat can be concerning. The sound you may be hearing when she eats is grinding of her teeth which cats can do when they are nauseous or have stomach issues. Possible causes for her symptoms are: kidney failure, liver problems, an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease, cancer or possibly but less likely an obstruction (ate something that is stuck). Most of the above can be easily diagnosed on blood work. Your Vet may want to take an X-ray of her belly as well. I hope this helps and I wish Honey Bee the best!

Senior cat vomiting, diarrhea, losing weight, but always hungry?

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