Why is my Bombay cat so thin? I can see his backbone and hips.

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I have a Bombay cat. He is neutered and spends the majority of his time outside. He is approximately two and a half years old. He eats dry and wet food and seems to be healthy. However, his backbone and hip bones are quite obvious. Is this normal for his breed or is there an issue that I am missing? Pet's info: Cat | Bombay | Male

Chad Brown, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thank you for bringing this to our attention. I do believe you have a right to be concerned because your pet seems to be thin especially when we are eating and drinking normally. It is not normal for this breed of cat to be very thin especially with the food you are giving. The best advice I can give you is to take him to the veterinarian as soon as possible to get a complete physical examination. Because he is an outdoor cat sometimes, he will also probably need to get tested for feline leukemia as well as intestinal parasites. it will definitely be in your best interest to get these things done and get him treated correctly and effectively before his weight loss gets worse or he gets sick. The veterinarian will also most likely recommend that he be placed on a monthly heartworm and flea preventative because he is an outdoor cat. This monthly preventative is also a dewormer monthly. We really appreciate you contacting our consultation service. I hope I have helped.

Why is my Bombay cat so thin? I can see his backbone and hips.

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