My cat lost weight, should I be concerned about her health long-term?

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I weighed my cat today 9/10/18 and she weighs 9.5 pounds. The last time she was weighed was 2/17/17 and she weighed 10.6 pounds. Should I be concerned? Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | spayed | 6 years and 2 months old | 12.6 lbs

Dr. Davis · Accepted Answer

As long as she’s acting normally, eating and drinking fine then I’m not overly concerned about it. Cats often are more active in the spring and summer and she may have lost weight from that. I would weigh her monthly and if the weight loss continues or she is lethargic, has a poor haircoat, or isn’t eating well then take her in for an exam soon. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Gabby.

My cat lost weight, should I be concerned about her health long-term?

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