Eliot - How thin is too thin??

[Uabassoon]

Keeping my fingers crossed for good test results. But I also agree with some people that it could be genetic. My friend has two cats that are brothers and both are so thin, they eat well and are perfectly normal they just have very thin frames. However Corskcrew did offer to give Elliot one of his extra pounds if he wants it

[krazyaboutkatz]

Debbie, I'm so glad that you took him to the vet and had blood work done. Hopefully everything will be normal.

Does he play a lot with his younger siblings? If so, then maybe this is the reason why he's lost some weight. He may be getting more excerise than he did before you had them. Maybe he should start eating a food that's higher in calories. I know that even though my Sunny is 5 years old now, he also needs higher calories than his 3 year old brother Sky. I'll be praying for good news. Take care.

[smokey the elder]

It's interesting about his hair loss and change in coat texture. I know firsthand about changes in hair with thyroid condition in people; does the same thing happen in cats, I wonder?

Hopefully all the poking and prodding will lead to an answer!

[RedHedd]

The weight loss combined with the change in fur texture would give me cause for concern. I'm glad you took him in for testing. I hope it's nothing that can't be treated with perhaps a change in diet to improve his coat. I know you'll keep us updated.

[TopCat3]

I've only just caught up with this thread and send good wishes for Eliot and healthy blood test results.
My eldest Siamese, Cleo, has mild hyperthyroidism and has responded well to mild medication. I hope this isn't the case with Eliot but if it is, take heart. There is lots of info on the internet and I can help you find it should the need arise. Let's hope for Eliot's and your sake that it doesn't.
Keep us posted, won't you?

[sirrahbed]

the vet's office is supposed to call me today about the blood test results. They are probably still busy doing surgeries.

I don't have his urine or stool samples yet either We kept him alone in the bathroom last night - with a small litter box and some plastic pellets. He peed twice but the first one got soaked up by the bit of litter I added to let him know it was a litterbox....the 2nd time, it just gathered onto the plastic pellets.

Hmmmm......sure hope I can get those samples Eliot is in our bedroom and I have been watching TV with him - he is loving that one-on-one attention

[Kirsten]

Debbie, I know how hard it is to get urine samples! I need one from Luna, too, and still wasn't successful.

I keep my fingers crossed that you'll get good news from the vet!

Kirsten