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Animal Health – General (Expert Forum)
loss of weight and balance
Answered by
Jennifer Mathis, D.V.M. - General Medicine, dogs, cats, small exotics
Family Pet Veterinary Center
West Des Moines - IA
This forum is for general pet health questions, such as questions about medications, parasites, vaccines, infectious diseases, breed specific and genetic problems.
loss of weight and balance
by poppy0203, Nov 12, 2009 04:53PM
my cat has lost a lot of weight and her balance she hadnt eaten for about 3 days but she is now eating again do you that her loss of appetite is the cause for this and now that she is eating again will she get better?
Type of Animal
:
cat
Age of Animal
:
15
Sex of Animal
:
Female
Breed of Animal
:
moggy
Last date your pet was examined by a vet?
:
November 12, 2009
Doctor's Answer
by Jennifer Mathis, D.V.M., Nov 12, 2009 07:06PM
, Nov 12, 2009 07:06PMTo: poppy0203
It states your cat was last examined on November 12th. Hopefully they did bloodwork as these symptoms suggest a full veterinary exam, comprehensive bloodwork (including thyroid test) as well as blood pressure should be checked to be sure we can rule out or find the cause of the problems so the best treatment can be initiated.
Weight loss, appetite changes, and/or balance issues can be related to any or more of the following most likely diseases: kidney changes, diabetes, hyperthyroidism, hypertension, or triaditis. Please have your veterinarian do the tests to help you get answers. The fact that she is now eating is excellent, but may not relate to the problem at hand.
Weight loss, appetite changes, and/or balance issues can be related to any or more of the following most likely diseases: kidney changes, diabetes, hyperthyroidism, hypertension, or triaditis. Please have your veterinarian do the tests to help you get answers. The fact that she is now eating is excellent, but may not relate to the problem at hand.
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