Eliot - How thin is too thin??

[Kirsten]

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]

Prayers for a good blood test result.

[catfamily]

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]

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

[krazyaboutkatz]

Debbie, I'm so glad that you took him to the vet and had blood work done. Hopefully everything will be normal.

Does he play a lot with his younger siblings? If so, then maybe this is the reason why he's lost some weight. He may be getting more excerise than he did before you had them. Maybe he should start eating a food that's higher in calories. I know that even though my Sunny is 5 years old now, he also needs higher calories than his 3 year old brother Sky. I'll be praying for good news. Take care.

[smokey the elder]

It's interesting about his hair loss and change in coat texture. I know firsthand about changes in hair with thyroid condition in people; does the same thing happen in cats, I wonder?

Hopefully all the poking and prodding will lead to an answer!

[RedHedd]

The weight loss combined with the change in fur texture would give me cause for concern. I'm glad you took him in for testing. I hope it's nothing that can't be treated with perhaps a change in diet to improve his coat. I know you'll keep us updated.