My 18-year-old cat eats a lot but is losing weight. What's going on?

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I have a 18 year old cat and he eats like a horse but cannot gain a ounce of weight what can I feed him to help gain weight. Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | neutered | 18 years old

Alysia Van Scoy, DVM · Accepted Answer

I would recommend taking Oliver Paul into for an exam by a veterinarian. They can do a full exam, and a geriatric blood work panel. They may also take his blood pressure. High blood pressure can cause weight loss in older kitties. It can also cause eye problems. Another common and treatable condition in older kitties is hyperthyroidism. They get benign (non-cancerous) tumors on their thyroid gland that causes them to produce too much hormone which up regulates their metabolism. They will eat a lot and continue to drop weight. A veterinarian can get Oliver on a plan to recovery! Thanks for reaching out to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

My 18-year-old cat eats a lot but is losing weight. What's going on?

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