is this normal?

[Freedom]

With luck, Jake is just keeping her on her toes and active but not stressing her out.

At my vet's, I can show up and get a weight in the morning early while they are doing the surgeries. There is no cost. Maybe you could do something like that? Just to satisfy yourself if she really is losing weight and if so how much? I mean, they know that if I see a change (up or down) I am likely going to make an appointment, so they don't mind. Just an idea.

[catnapper]

All my guys lost weight with the addition of kittens from the extra activity of running around with them. In your case, Ashley's running AWAY from him!

If you're really concerned, another active kitten of the same general age is the best solution. I never ever would have gotten a single kitten by himself because I know how much they can terrorize the adult cats in the home (well I did with Pouncer and learned about kittens with fostering).

[columbine]

It might be worth taking Ashley to the vet to get a thyroid level done. When a cat loses enough weight that you can feel it, it's a good idea to get a checkup anyway, and maybe talk with the vet about supplements or a food change.

Love, Columbine

[ashleycat]

its not so much that her ribs are protruding. But the back of her head feels really bony. Like it feels weird,like a bump or something.. it's not smooth flat like Jakes. Does anyone elses cat have this? Or is the bony feeling actually a thyroid thingy.. like we have behind our ears that feels like a big bony bump when its big. I dunno. What is the back of the head supposed to feel like?

She acts like her normal self tho.


Hubby won't let me get anymore pets. Tho I wonder if he will let me foster a kitten while Jake is still in kitten mode.

[Craftlady]

Not to frighten, but bumps on heads are NOT normal.
Backs of cats head are suppose to be smooth.
I can direct you to Thumpers blog site and show you want a small bump can turn into.

Take kitty to the vets and have it check out.

[Kirsten]

I think Ashley should see a vet! The weight loss could be due to stress from the kitten, but there could be a medical reason as well. The vet should do a complete health check, blood work included. When she's healthy, you can start thinking about how to reduce the stress level for her. A 6 month old kitten can sure be a rascal, but usually they start calming down a bit at the age of 7 months.

Kirsten

[ashleycat]

whew 1 more month. yes please direct me to the blog,. I'll call vet.