My old cat is skin and bones, barely eats, and is very inactive. Help!

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I have a cat, she is 16...she has always been little, but I've noticed for the last few months she has become skin and bones.... She barely eats, acts like she can't meow... And not as active as she usually is. Pet's info: Cat | Russian Blue | Female | unspayed | 6 lbs

Stacey Anstaett, DVM · Accepted Answer

I'm so sorry Tooter isn't feeling well. My first thought in a senior cat with weight loss and inappetence and lethargy would be possibly kidney failure, or cancer. Hyperthyroidism or diabetes would also be considerations, and it could also be that she has severe dental disease that makes it painful to eat. Ideally, take her to your vet. He or she will do a thorough physical exam and likely will recommend running some bloodwork to see whats going on. At home, offer her plenty of water, keep fresh water available in multiple sources throughout the house within easy reach. Offer her a variety of foods, soft canned food, kibble, tuna, etc. Having said that, the only way to get an answer as to what is causing it (and whether or not you can do anything to treat it) is to take her to your vet. Thanks for asking Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

My old cat is skin and bones, barely eats, and is very inactive. Help!

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