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My cat lost weight after spay surgery, but eats a lot. Is this normal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 3 months and 15 days old | 3 lbs

Savvy got spayed a week ago ive noticed shes lost weight is this normal? She eats constantly!!! Poor thing looks like shes emaciated

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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on December 2nd, 2017

It’s not normal for a pet to lose weight after being spayed. In fact most cats have a weight gaining problem after they get altered. I would recommend having her examined by your vet and also to have her stool checked for parasites. Most weight loss is due to an intestinal worm in pets this young. I hope everything works out well for your pet Savannah. Best wishes and take care.

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