What causes sudden weight loss and weakness in a 4-month kitten?

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I have a 4 month old kitten and she has had a dramatic loss of weight in one day I had to go out of town for a day her weight was really good but when I got home I noticed that her ribs are showing and that she is having trouble walking, so I was wondering what could of caused this. Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | unspayed | 3 months and 2 days old | 5 lbs

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Many things can cause lost weight in kittens, for example- intestinal worms, gastrointestinal disease, IBD, infections, liver disease and pancreatic disease. You need to take her to the vet in order to get it checked ASAP.

What causes sudden weight loss and weakness in a 4-month kitten?

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