Dont understand

[djm123]

My cat is 8 years old, she used to eat ALL kinds of food. She lost 5 lbs, I had all bloodwork done, nothing surfaced, ultra sound also...its a 3 cat household, she has become a recluse of sort...They did mention teeth issues but I dont buy it....she will eat SOME dry food, no wet food, she was just hospitalized and had iv...

Brought her home yesterday, issues are same??? I am quite confused

[Karen]

Well, if the bloodwork doesn't show anything being wrong, did they examine her teeth? Lots of things can contribute to a lack of appetite. And if her mouth hurts, of course she wouldn't want to eat. Any other changes in behavior?

If the bloodwork says nothing's wrong, maybe ask about some appetite stimulant, or I'd get a second opinion from another vet if you can. That's a lot of weight to lose so quickly ... How much did she weigh before? And now?

[djm123]

I DONT KNOW THE PRIOR OR PAST WEIGHT....YES THE TEETH WERE MENTIONED.....Primary vet and ER came up with the same on Bloodwork. My brother just went for the appetite stimulant...There is SOME eating but its DRY food, if it were teeth totally one would think it would be the opposite?

[Karen]

Well, if one side is sore, she may be chewing on the other side, it is hard to know with cats sometimes. It sure would be easier if they could speak English sometimes! I just wondered whether she was overweight before, and so maybe the weight loss would be beneficial, but if she was a normal weight 5 pounds is a huge deal!

[djm123]

Well she FINALLY came out of hiding & is with me...I forgot to mention, the cat did & does have an ear infection, I have meds, I also have med for oral pain...the 2nd thyroid test by the ER clinic is also outstanding..and YES that would help in diagnosing...I was told a cat can eat well with NO teeth. I only hope I dont lose her..

YES she was over weight but she I can feel the spine now.

[Medusa]

Some cats prefer only dry food and even though her mouth is sore, she'll try to eat b/c she's hungry. Also, as soon as I read this, I thought of my RB Puddy. She had "burning mouth syndrome", poor little girl. Run that by your vet and see what s/he says. Good luck and please keep us posted.

[djm123]

Thank you, I do have the oral med to give her, it begins with a B..