Eliot - How thin is too thin??

**Barbara** · 11-19-2005, 02:33 PM

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

**jenluckenbach** · 11-19-2005, 02:58 PM

UPDATE?????

**sirrahbed** · 11-19-2005, 05:06 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!!

**Kirsten** · 11-19-2005, 05:35 PM

I'm glad that Eliot has seen the vet today! Let's hope his blood test results will come back negative; I'll keep my fingers crossed! Hopefully you'll get good news on Monday!

Keeping you and Eliot in my thoughts,
Kirsten

**jenluckenbach** · 11-19-2005, 06:11 PM

Prayers for a good blood test result.

**catfamily** · 11-19-2005, 07:08 PM

I'm glad he had all kinds of tests taken.That was a great thing to do.I hope he's fine.Maybe just uptight about something.Jealousy?God... my cats get so jealous of each other.They get upset so easy.Let's hope it's that instead of a health problem.

**Uabassoon** · 11-19-2005, 08:11 PM

Keeping my fingers crossed for good test results. But I also agree with some people that it could be genetic. My friend has two cats that are brothers and both are so thin, they eat well and are perfectly normal they just have very thin frames. However Corskcrew did offer to give Elliot one of his extra pounds if he wants it