update #16- Seine passed away

**Pembroke_Corgi** · 08-15-2009, 09:45 AM

I recently went away for 2 weeks, and when I came home Seine was very skinny. (I got home last Sunday evening). She is a little cat, so even losing a small amount of weight is a lot for her. The pets had someone watching them the whole time, so I know Seine had access to food, but for some reason lost weight. She seems to be acting fine, except that I have been trying to get her to eat more (I got her some canned food, treats, etc.) and while she is normally quite a voracious eater of treats, she will eat a small amount then leave it.

The last time she was left (only for 3 days) she also lost weight, so it's possible she was unhappy at being left for so long. I think she has put on a little weight since we've returned, but she still does look really thin. If she doesn't make any more improvement soon, I will take her to the vet, but I was hoping for suggestions or any symptoms I should look for to let me know she needs to be seen right away.

Thank you!

**Pembroke_Corgi** · 08-15-2009, 09:55 AM

I should probably also add that Seine is only 4 years old. I don't think it's hyperthyroidism because she hasn't been peeing anywhere other than the litter box and she hasn't been eating much.

**Moesha** · 08-15-2009, 10:51 AM

How is her water consumption? Has she been vomiting? Has she been peeing and pooping? It could have been stress related that she wasn't eating much. I have a friend who is gone now to Canada for her brother in law's funeral. She has a cat that gets "runny butt" every time she leaves for longer a day or two. The vet told her it is stress related.

**columbine** · 08-15-2009, 12:00 PM

It would probably be best to have her checked by a vet. Meanwhile, you could try giving her some kitten food.

Please keep us posted!

Love, Columbine

**krazyaboutkatz** · 08-15-2009, 06:51 PM

She most likely lost weight because she became stressed out and didn't like some one new feeding her. I was also going to suggest some high calorie kitten food. I hope she'll gain her weight back quickly. Good luck.

**Freedom** · 08-15-2009, 09:49 PM

With her age and history (of losing weight when left) I would just watch her. I like the kitten food idea, to try and encourage her to eat a bit more, add a bit of weight.

Is she a cat who normally plays with you? Maybe set a few play times, with a dangling toy. This will get her active which can increase her appetite.

I know taking them to the vet is also a stress for mot cats. But maybe you can take her in just for a weight? Then go back in 4 to 6 weeks to ensure she is putting it back on. At my vet, I take them in for weight during surgery hours -- the examine rooms are just sitting there empty. There is no charge. You could just call ahead and pick a time which works for them.