Eating more?

[Lizzie]

He's the right age for hyperthyroidism but that's usually indicated by an increase in appetite and loss of weight. I've been fooled by my cats before, thinking they look and feel about the same weight, and then been shocked at the vet to find they have lost several ounces. How long has it been since he was weighed at the vet's office? With his low grade heart murmur, you do want to tackle hyperthyroidism early.

On the other hand, he could just be going through a phase - you know, the kind of thing that makes us worry and it means nothing, like the way cats stare at a door when you are all alone at night, and then they walk away nonchalantly leaving you to worry that there is a burglar out there.

[katladyd]

If Stormy is acting normally and not losing a noticable amount of weight, just keep and eye on him and try not to be overly concerned. My cat, Mac, is around 11 years old and is losing a tiny bit of weight. I've had him checked, he is fine, just getting older. Still, I keep an eye one him for any loss of energy or more weight loss. He's not skinny, just not as round as he used to be. He still plays like a kitten, so I'm not overly worried.

[Catty1]

Could be thyroid, start of diabetes or a tummy worm - or just a phase.

Make a vet appt, and take a stool sample in with you and Stormy. The sample can be checked right there.

The other stuff will need bloodwork.

I hope all turns out well.

[aTailOf2Kitties]

butt-dragging may also be a sign of anal gland issues. He's neutered, right?

[Freedom]

At my vet, I drop in with a cat and get a weight, no charge, no appointment. I usually go in the mornings when they are doing surgeries, so there are no appointments, the exam rooms are just sitting there empty.

I know it is a nuisance to get the cat in the carrier and take him over, howling all the way if he is like mine. But it is an idea, and I've done it a few times over the years when I was wondering about stuff.