Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Mediumhair | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 5 months old | 5 lbs
Why is my cat skinny, meowing a lot (especially at night) and trembling?
1 Answer
Published on September 18th, 2018
You have an unneutered male cat. I’m sure he wants to go out and find females to mate with. He could have feline leukemia or feline aids from previous fights causing him to be thin. I recommend getting him tested for leukemia and aids and having him neutered. I would also recommend deworming him since intestinal parasites can also cause animals to be very thin. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Oliver.
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