is this normal?

[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.

[ashleycat]

oh nooo craftlady!! cancer??.. tell me more about it.. did the bump move or feel like bone?

[Craftlady]

I sent you pm to blog site it explains everything.