My picky cat is too thin and won't eat. Is this normal or concerning?

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My cat is a picky eater and only likes to be with me Doesn’t like like share or socialize with my others cats or family members. so I keep her away but is free to roam as she pleases.. her eating habits concerning att times she is too thin or refuse to eat? I usually I feed her friskies/9lives and fancy feast. What can I do? Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | spayed | 7 lbs

Penelope Graben, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi there! In the vet world, cats and dogs can range so much by size that we don't usually recommend a specific number for a weight. We generally make weight recommendations based on their fat accumulation using something called a "Body Condition Score". If you attach pictures of her standing, one side view and one top view, I can roughly visually assess if she is underweight. Many cats are picky about both their humans and their food. If she has always been a picky eater on the thin side, that is likely normal for her. If her eating and weight are steadily decreasing, that would be a time to go to the vet, where they will likely recommend bloodwork and x-rays. I hope that helps! Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

My picky cat is too thin and won't eat. Is this normal or concerning?

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