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My 8-year-old cat is losing weight and hair. Is it serious?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Colorpoint Shorthair | Male | neutered | 8 years and 9 months old | 7 lbs

8 year old cat, losing weight and can feel backbones; losing hair in patches

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on September 29th, 2019

This isn't normal. Coreilli could have a serious disease like heart disease, diabetes, hyperthyroidism, kidney failure, or even cancer causing her symptoms. You need to take her into a vet first thing in the morning.

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