Why is my adopted senior cat so bony and not gaining weight?

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Hi, we adopted a cat from the local shelter. His name is Pimp Daddy Patches, he is 8 years old. He seems at first glance to be a large cat but petting him you can feel his boney prominent spine and his hips/thighs dip in. He is very lazy often sleeping in the closet under the shoe rack and only comes out a couple times a day. He is eating and drinking, no sudden hair loss, he isn't really lethargic or anything. I'm just concerned about him not beefing up? Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | 8 years old | 11 lbs

Ricardo Fernandez, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It is difficult to tell based on these pictures if he has a thin body condition. Weight loss or lack of weight gain can be seen with gastrointestinal disease, renal or liver disease, among many others. I would recommend that you consider having him evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment. Further diagnostics would include general labwork and possibly an abdominal ultrasound and a GI panel. Treatment if any would be based on findings. Good luck and have a great day! I hope you find this information helpful.

Why is my adopted senior cat so bony and not gaining weight?

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