Eliot - How thin is too thin??

**sirrahbed** · 11-19-2005, 09:12 AM

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** · 11-19-2005, 11:57 AM

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

**kimlovescats** · 11-19-2005, 02:14 PM

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** · 11-19-2005, 03:11 PM

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

**Barbara** · 11-19-2005, 03:33 PM

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

**jenluckenbach** · 11-19-2005, 03:58 PM

UPDATE?????

**sirrahbed** · 11-19-2005, 06:06 PM

Thank you so much for the comments, suggestions and folks concerned for Eliot. At the vet he was 8.2 ounces so only down one full pound but that is too much for one year. The vet checked him over really well and said that there are no outstanding indications of a potentially serious problem except for the weight loss - things like enlarged heart or thyroid, irregular heart sounds or breathing, or masses - things like that. His gums look healthy and evrything feels normal but still, a pound is too much to lose he thought - so I am really glad I brought him in. Our vet was cautious and concerned but not overly so...They drew blood to check thyroid, blood sugar and a bunch of panels and tests. I need to collect a stool and urine over the weekend and the blood results will be ready by Monday and they will call about what to do next. So, I guess this is all good news. Whew!

Eliot's fur is shedding more than normal and it feels rather coarse - like wool. Other than that - it is just that appearance of being too thin because he acts about like normal. really, the only change we notice is that he is more insistant for attention than normal but this is only since Boomer arrived and all of the kitties act a bit different with the new foster.

I will update again on Monday - hope I can write that Eliot is healthy but a bit thin. He IS a picky eater and always has been - can't be tempted with treats or wet food. Thanks!!