My older cat eats a lot but is still skinny. Why is he underweight?

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One of my cats is Fred. He is a male. We feed him 4 times a day, but he's still "fur, skin and bones". Why is he so underweight?? Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | neutered | 13 years and 11 months old | 4 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

Since Fred is an older kitty it is likely he is suffering from an overactive thyroid. Kidney disease and diabetes can also cause this. I suggest you take him to your vet for an exam and a blood test. Hyperthyroidism is easily treated with thyreostatic medicine and is likely the most common cause for the weight loss.

My older cat eats a lot but is still skinny. Why is he underweight?

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