Eliot - How thin is too thin??

[catfamily]

My Marshall is just like Eliot.I was very concerned.Still am sometimes but the vet reassured me he's a bit thin but is fine.It may be from being bottlefed though.Some cats are just more active that others because of their metabolism.

[BitsyNaceyDog]

I hope everything went well with Elliot. I have a skinny cat too. My cat, Kitten, is a black cat that I swear has Russian Blue in his lineage. Everything about him screams Russian Blue- his slim, sleak body, the shape and look of his head, ears, etc., and he has the attitude of a Russian Blue. The only thing with Kitten that doesn't suggest Russian Blue is that his fur is BLACK! Oh, and every Russian Blue that I've met has the same meow as Kitten. Anyway, Russian Blues are thin cats by nature, my bet is that Elliot is that way too. (I know others have suggested that too.) I hope that's the case anyway.

[sirrahbed]

I wrote the date down wrong - today (Saturday) is Eliot's appointment. I went back through his medical record and his last three visits were as follows: 9 pounds, 8.8 pounds, 8.2 pounds and this morning on our scale, he is about 7 pounds though that is not accurate I am sure. The appointment is at 11:45 today. I wish I had taken him earlier but did not want to be neurotic as usual.....am glad we are going in.

Thank you so much for the comments and I will update after we see the vet.

[catfamily]

Keep us updated.Losing 2 pounds is a lot I think.

[kimlovescats]

Like "us" people, most cat owners tend to let their kitties get overweight ... thinking that they are "fat and healthy" .... the feline is supposed to be slim and muscular, ribs easily felt, but not seen. However, if Eliot has continually lost weight at his visits, then a vet check is definitely in order.
Hoping for some positive news soon!

Hugs,
Kim

[catarius]

Glad you're taking him in. It's always best to get them checked out.
Scott

[Barbara]

I'm sorry he loses weight. 2 lb is quite a bit- hope it is nothing serious.