My cat has cancer and eats, but won't gain weight. What can I do?

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how to help my cat with cancer gain weight? he eats but he is not gaining weight. Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | neutered | 13 years and 4 months old | 9.6 lbs

Jenny, DVM · Accepted Answer

They make cancer specific diets such as science diet N/D. The problem is when you have cancer, the cancer cells steal the nutrients that their body needs and that helps it replicate, so you are essentially feeding the cancer. The main goal is the keep a good appetite and use small frequent meals

My cat has cancer and eats, but won't gain weight. What can I do?

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